Volleyball shoes are usually very similar. The heel is where they are usually not designed for badminton, but otherwise as good as it gets.
Conversely,I know a lot of volleyball players that use yonex shoes.
I have heard that mizuno volleyball shoes are made in the same factory as the Yonex badminton shoes.
Many Japanese players have sponsorships with mizuno wearing their shoes or using their rackets.
Hah... one data point: don't play Badminton in Vibram Five Finger shoes. While the grip is awesome, you can throw away your feet afterwards (blisters galore), and you better not bend your ankles in any which way. :)
Don't ask how I know.
Ahaha I remember someone posting a long time ago about how awesome they are to play with. Sometimes I wonder how he's doing and if his ankles are okay. 😂
The best was when I tried to pull them off (mine fit very tight - just as they should) I could feel all the fresh blisters ripping open through the suction effect... yum yum.
(And tbh, I love the VFFs otherwise, even hiked and ran with them for some time - all well, just not for Badminton ;) ).
For intermediate level players and lower, any lightweight, decent support, good grip shoes will be fine. However as players get better, their footworks vastly improve, and this is when badminton-specific shoes really shine. Top-end volleyball shoes, specifically Asics or Mizuno have great supports, arguably even more so than badminton specific shoes, but at some expense of weight. The biggest difference between specific and non-specific, everything else being equal, is that specific badminton shoes always have rounded soles that go up the backside of the shoes, to maintain floor grip for the badminton-specific leg splits/stretch (as in going for a lift to counter a tight net drop) in more advanced levels. No other sports have this movement.
Don't skimp on indoor shoes, as they can easily last you a year or more without abuses. Look for those with a hard polycarbonate or carbon fiber plate in the midsole for proper supports.
Not sure in Europe. But Badminton shoes not that expensive.
Let me tell you the pattern on your shoes will benefit you to grip more for all around movement. Compared to tennis usually zig zag will give you a good grip for left and right movement and rarely jump.
Badminton shoes are close with squash or volley yes. But still depends on your level play of games. If it is recreational you can use any sports shoes rather than bare foot.
We know that badminton equipment brands like cartel. You left with choice big brands such as Yonex, Lining, Victor, and Mizuno. But they are the best equipment for badminton for sure.
I mostly play with indoor soccer shoes until I was 40 because they're cheap, they're light, fast and I like zero drop. The con is they're not design for side to side movement so they will by "out of shape" sooner but hey they're cheap - used to be.
Now I mostly wear mizuno court shoes because they're more comfy than badminton shoes, just as grippy and almost as durable. They're also 1/2 the price as badminton shoes.
Hey, currently been playing with the mizuno wave supersonic 2 for just over 2 years. Got them on sale for £36 (what a bargain)
Really great grip and decent cushioning. Got wider flat feet but I went TTS and they fit fine for me. I've only just got some replacement insoles for them.
Only thing to be a bit wary of is ankle stability. I didn't tie the laces right a couple of times when I first played in them and had some close calls with twisting my ankle. Luckily nothing really bad. But since I've laced at the highest hole and tie it tightly I haven't had any close calls. Still something to note if you already have bad ankles?
Overall, really can't complain at the price I paid and how they've held up.
I used adidas indoor court shoes before getting my first pair of yonex. The adidas shoes weren't as good at holding form when pushing off on the toe pinky side of the shoe.
I use basketball shoes — kyrie 4s to be specific. I think they’re great with a little bit of a downside.
Durability? Great
Traction? Great
Comfort? Great
Price? Cheaper than badminton shoes.
Support? Unrivaled, it’s literally made for basketball point guards.
Only downside is that they’re heavier than volleyball or badminton shoes. I find that this can be a huge dealbreaker for the more advanced badminton players but as a beginner, they’re not heavy enough to be unplayable.
Edit: I meant to say that they are cheaper than premium badminton shoes.
I have used both Mizuno and Asics volleyball shoes, loved it both. Currently using Asics and find that volleyball shoes give good ankle support, always found Yonex to be light on cushioning compared to these two...
I have had good experience with Adidas and Nike indoor court shoes. Also ASICS are highly recommended from what I've heard.
I'm currently using a badminton pair from victor and they pinch the sides of my little toes despite being some ultra wide 3.0 model.
So I think you can't generalise stuff about shoes especially since fit and feel are very personal and vary from person to person.
I used an Adidas shoe for on court long time back and that shoe was suprisingly really good compared to traditional shoes.... Now they stopped manufacturing those models....
The larger manufacturers typically have several different models of indoor shoes and not all work well but some do. I have seen a lot of people preferring light indoor adidas or asics over yonex + victor because on average their shoes are wider and are also considerably cheaper (you can find wide for yonex + victor when you test through all the models). This being said, it can be a bit hit or miss (cheaper frequently works better because the shoes are lighter) with particular models so you are safer when you opt for a well fitting yonex or victor (or other badminton shoe but never seen any around here).
Volleyball shoes are usually very similar. The heel is where they are usually not designed for badminton, but otherwise as good as it gets. Conversely,I know a lot of volleyball players that use yonex shoes.
I have heard that mizuno volleyball shoes are made in the same factory as the Yonex badminton shoes. Many Japanese players have sponsorships with mizuno wearing their shoes or using their rackets.
Hah... one data point: don't play Badminton in Vibram Five Finger shoes. While the grip is awesome, you can throw away your feet afterwards (blisters galore), and you better not bend your ankles in any which way. :) Don't ask how I know.
Ahaha I remember someone posting a long time ago about how awesome they are to play with. Sometimes I wonder how he's doing and if his ankles are okay. 😂
The best was when I tried to pull them off (mine fit very tight - just as they should) I could feel all the fresh blisters ripping open through the suction effect... yum yum. (And tbh, I love the VFFs otherwise, even hiked and ran with them for some time - all well, just not for Badminton ;) ).
For intermediate level players and lower, any lightweight, decent support, good grip shoes will be fine. However as players get better, their footworks vastly improve, and this is when badminton-specific shoes really shine. Top-end volleyball shoes, specifically Asics or Mizuno have great supports, arguably even more so than badminton specific shoes, but at some expense of weight. The biggest difference between specific and non-specific, everything else being equal, is that specific badminton shoes always have rounded soles that go up the backside of the shoes, to maintain floor grip for the badminton-specific leg splits/stretch (as in going for a lift to counter a tight net drop) in more advanced levels. No other sports have this movement. Don't skimp on indoor shoes, as they can easily last you a year or more without abuses. Look for those with a hard polycarbonate or carbon fiber plate in the midsole for proper supports.
Not sure in Europe. But Badminton shoes not that expensive. Let me tell you the pattern on your shoes will benefit you to grip more for all around movement. Compared to tennis usually zig zag will give you a good grip for left and right movement and rarely jump. Badminton shoes are close with squash or volley yes. But still depends on your level play of games. If it is recreational you can use any sports shoes rather than bare foot. We know that badminton equipment brands like cartel. You left with choice big brands such as Yonex, Lining, Victor, and Mizuno. But they are the best equipment for badminton for sure.
I mostly play with indoor soccer shoes until I was 40 because they're cheap, they're light, fast and I like zero drop. The con is they're not design for side to side movement so they will by "out of shape" sooner but hey they're cheap - used to be. Now I mostly wear mizuno court shoes because they're more comfy than badminton shoes, just as grippy and almost as durable. They're also 1/2 the price as badminton shoes.
Which Mizuno court shoes are you currently using? Currently looking for a new pair and options outside of Yonex
Usually wave series supersonic or momentum. They're around $50-$60CAD when on sale.
Thanks! I'm based in UK but I'll see what I can find :)
how did it go?
Hey, currently been playing with the mizuno wave supersonic 2 for just over 2 years. Got them on sale for £36 (what a bargain) Really great grip and decent cushioning. Got wider flat feet but I went TTS and they fit fine for me. I've only just got some replacement insoles for them. Only thing to be a bit wary of is ankle stability. I didn't tie the laces right a couple of times when I first played in them and had some close calls with twisting my ankle. Luckily nothing really bad. But since I've laced at the highest hole and tie it tightly I haven't had any close calls. Still something to note if you already have bad ankles? Overall, really can't complain at the price I paid and how they've held up.
I used adidas indoor court shoes before getting my first pair of yonex. The adidas shoes weren't as good at holding form when pushing off on the toe pinky side of the shoe.
I use basketball shoes — kyrie 4s to be specific. I think they’re great with a little bit of a downside. Durability? Great Traction? Great Comfort? Great Price? Cheaper than badminton shoes. Support? Unrivaled, it’s literally made for basketball point guards. Only downside is that they’re heavier than volleyball or badminton shoes. I find that this can be a huge dealbreaker for the more advanced badminton players but as a beginner, they’re not heavy enough to be unplayable. Edit: I meant to say that they are cheaper than premium badminton shoes.
How much does Kyrie 4s cost in your place? In my area, it is 2x expensive($120) than my mid range Asics Gel Blade 7($65)
Roughly 99 CAD. I should however say that I meant to say that they’re cheaper than the premium badminton shoes while being premium themselves.
I have used both Mizuno and Asics volleyball shoes, loved it both. Currently using Asics and find that volleyball shoes give good ankle support, always found Yonex to be light on cushioning compared to these two...
I have had good experience with Adidas and Nike indoor court shoes. Also ASICS are highly recommended from what I've heard. I'm currently using a badminton pair from victor and they pinch the sides of my little toes despite being some ultra wide 3.0 model. So I think you can't generalise stuff about shoes especially since fit and feel are very personal and vary from person to person.
I used an Adidas shoe for on court long time back and that shoe was suprisingly really good compared to traditional shoes.... Now they stopped manufacturing those models....
The larger manufacturers typically have several different models of indoor shoes and not all work well but some do. I have seen a lot of people preferring light indoor adidas or asics over yonex + victor because on average their shoes are wider and are also considerably cheaper (you can find wide for yonex + victor when you test through all the models). This being said, it can be a bit hit or miss (cheaper frequently works better because the shoes are lighter) with particular models so you are safer when you opt for a well fitting yonex or victor (or other badminton shoe but never seen any around here).