Every badminton player know the famous drill of standing in middle of court and reach each corner of court in two steps. In real match feet movements are more quick and complex. Player has to move in all direction quickly, stop suddenly, lung & jump smash. A good pair of badminton shoes make all these movements possible.   [expand title=”READ More >>” trigclass=”highlight” tag=”strong” ]

You first need to understand that badminton shoes are different than other running or training sneaker. Overtime there are some distinct design and feature of badminton shoes has emerged its sole design, cushioning, inner sole, material and breathability.

Sole of badminton shoes are made of rubber non marking material, usually hexagonal pattern for superior traction, curve edges all sides and foam cushioning for easy jump and landing. Because your toe always push harder on innersole so its material are more durable than normal shoes. The upper of shoes are made of strong PU material with more reinforcements along the ankles and toe area. Because badminton player produce lot of seat so upper also has mesh material and air vents for ventilation & breathability.

How to choose right badminton shoes…….

When it comes to choose best badminton shoes. Yonex, Victor & Lining are the most famous choices. But big brands are more expensive so we have some economical options also. Recently we have introduced Mizuno Skyblaster 2 shoes. Mizuno is a Japanese brands and famous in making very good quality shoes. Victor is also regularly offering good price and better quality badminton shoes in Pakistan. Victor A172-F is an entry level shoes very good option for club player. While Victor VG111 Shoes is middle price range shoes quality is very good.

Yonex Power Cushion+ badminton shoes are most famous in the world. Yonex claim that ‘A raw egg can be dropped from 12 meters above the POWER CUSHION+ mat, rebounding to a height of 6 meters without breaking. Cushioning Asymmetrical design with a curved eyelet creates a natural snug fit around the inner arch. Stress gets absorbed through the toes and instep for a more comfortable fit.

POWER CUSHION+ Features Power Cushion+ in the midsole and our largest amount in the heel, resulting in reduced stress on the knees and ankles. POWER GRAPHITE DRIVE- A graphite sheet is inserted along the sole for increased stability and to propel you forward to the next shot. FLEXION UPPER-Asymmetrical design with a curved eyelet creates a natural snug fit around the inner arch. Stress gets absorbed through the toes and instep for a more comfortable fit

DURABLE SKIN: Lightweight outer skin combines the stiffness of hard plastic with the flexibility of rubber for a comfortable, secure fit. A weave of varying thickness adds support and flexibility alternately where they’re needed.

TPU SUPPORT: Increased stability on the outside of the shoe, achieved without sacrificing the flexion in the forefoot.

INNER BOOTIE: A knit bootie is integrated into the shoe replacing the conventional tongue for improved comfort and better all-around fit.

3D Power Graphite Sheet Provides stability under the center of the foot and reduces shoe twist. Power Graphite Drive A graphite sheet is inserted along the sole for increased stability and to propel you forward to the next shot.

Power Graphite Lite Improved stability and reduced twist on landing. Power Graphite Sheet Inserted in the midsole, the lightweight graphite sheet provides improved stability.

Toe Assist Shape Reduces pressure on the big toe while improving support at the mid-foot and heel for increased stability. Power loss is reduced for swift footwork

Upper. Durable Skin Improves shape retention, durability and heat-resistance. Durable Skin Light A seamless construction offers natural comfort with an improved fit, eliminating discomfort from material friction. Double Raschel Mesh Highly breathable mesh for maximum ventilation. Lateral Shell Prevents foot movement at the edge of the sole for reduced power loss, allowing for fluid and agressive footwork. Ergoshape The center of gravity is shifted to the large toe – for a comfortable fit and more speed. Flexion Upper Asymmetrical design with a curved eyelet creates a natural snug fit around the inner arch. Stress gets absorbed through the toes and instep for a more comfortable fit. Tough GuardTM Extremely durable wear-resistant synthetic leather. Inner Bootie A flexible material from the metatarsal to the heel that produces a more gentle fit.

 Mid Sole: ToughBrid Light Provides cushioning, shape retention and high elasticity whilst reducing shoe weight. Hyper msLite Lightweight midsole that still maintains it shape. Feather Bounce Foam A new lightweight cushioning material designed to provide an added bounce with each step.

 Insole: Synchro-Fit Insole Reduces the gap between the foot and shoe with extra support around the heel, for maximum grip, comfort and performance.

 Sole: Hexagrip Lightweight sole material that provides greater grip for agile stable footwork. POWER CUSHION+ By improving shock absorption, our POWER CUSHION+ technology is designed for faster footwork that transforms impact into energy. POWER CUSHION A lightweight, impact-absorbing material developed independently by Yonex which quickly returns to its original shape after receiving a shock load, converting the shock energy into power for fast and light footwork. Round Sole For quick and smooth footwork ensuring maximum energy transfer into the next shot.

 Yonex POWER CUSHION 36 : COLOR: WHITE / TURQUOISE, BLACK / BLUE, RED, BRIGHT YELLOW, WHITE / BLUE (UNISEX), CHARCOAL GRAY, WHITE / PINK (WOMEN), METALLIC BLUE, NAVY BLUE (WIDE), WHITE / BLUE (JUNIOR) ITEM CODE SHB36 SHB36L SHB36W SHB36JR Affordable shoe with reliable traction and cushioning for the feet and joints

 Yones POWER CUSHION 48: ITEM CODE SHB65X2M SHB65X2L SHB65X2W ITEM CODE SHB65R3 Improved fit and better stability on landing for quicker, sharper movement. Also available in wide fit. Gentle on feet and joints with good grip. ITEM CODE SHB48 Good traction with soft cushioning for feet and joints

 POWER CUSHION COMFORT ADVANCE 3 ITEM CODE SHBCFA3 Low-cut entry model with high cushioning

 Yonex POWER CUSHION ECLIPSION Z (Give your footwork the confidence that comes with stability)

 ITEM CODE SHBELSX ITEM CODE SHBELSZM SHBELSZL SHBELSZW Remarkably improved Stability and Fit

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