Badminton Shoes

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Badminton has emerged as one of the most liked Racket Sport in India. Especially after the emergence of players like P.V. Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Srikanth Kidambi & Ashwini Ponnappa who have inspired many youngsters to pursue Badminton as their career.

Badminton is a fast game and requires players to move quickly and make quick directional changes. Like every other game, playing badminton also needs proper sports equipment which includes a badminton racket, shuttlecock, dress & most important a good pair of badminton shoes that should easily provide the wearer with agility, flexibility, and comfort while playing the game.

Badminton shoes are different than other sports shoes as they are specifically designed to lower the center of gravity resulting in lesser chances of injuries. They have thin soles for this purpose while normal sports shoes are made using thick soles. So if you are looking for a wide range of badminton shoes for men from Yonex, li ning, Asics, Adidas, Nivia shoes, Victor or women then buy them here on SportsUncle at the best price. Young badminton shoes and non-marking rubber outsole shoes all are here.

In many sports stores, you will find only UK8, UK9, and UK 10 shoe sizes, but your feet are not limited to these sizes only, so we try to keep stock of UK5, UK6, UK7, UK8, UK9, UK10, UK11, above this size is not easily available in India for men's badminton shoes in most brands.

Q. How To Select The Right Badminton Shoes for your court?

It is very important to select the right pair of shoes to maximize performance during the game and reduce the risk of injury. Below are some of the qualities that need to be taken care of while buying badminton shoes:-

1. Traction & Grip
2. Good Cushioning
3. Lightweight

Traction & Grip in Shoes

Also, the definition of best badminton shoes differs as per the court you are playing on. Like...

1. Cement Courts - You can play with normal gum rubber soles shoes or gum soles.
   
   
2. Wood or PU courts - One can play with badminton shoes having a gum rubber sole which provides high levels of grip and traction. However, there is a problem with this kind of shoe as their soles easily accumulate dust which affects the grip a lot. In order to avoid it, you must carry a small moisturized towel using which you can clean the sole at regular intervals and gives you a great grip. Also, you should make sure that you are only using badminton shoes while you are playing on the court.
   
   

Cushioning in Shoes

Another very important aspect to look after while choosing the best badminton shoes for men is cushioning. As badminton is a fast-paced game and requires the player to move & quickly change direction, proper cushion in the shoe helps absorb the impact and prevents injuries.

Those badminton players who feel less cushioning in their shoes or have thin soles can add insoles or silicone heel cups for better cushioning. Yonex called Power Cushion to own cushion technology.

Shoes Weight

Badminton requires shoes that need to be lighter so that movement is easier and doesn't cause any injury while quick movement and directional changes. There are several technologies integrated into the badminton shoes available in the market such as:-

MsLite - Shoes with this technology are light weighted and help fast footwork. They are durable as well.

Lateral Claw – This helps with added power and quicker foot movement in the game.

Hexagrip Sole – This is made up of a newly developed material that is comparatively lighter than others and also provides better gripping which helps with stable footwork.

Super MsLite – This is lighter than the MsLite mentioned above. It is made up of polymer-based material. It highly enhances performance.

Round Soles – These soles are highly comfortable, especially under the foot. This also helps maximize the transfer of body energy into movements around the court.

Here are a few more points that one should keep in mind when planning to buy badminton shoes.

1. Shoes That Fit right – If that’s not the case then your feet will move inside causing friction resulting in blisters.
   
   
2. Let Your Shoes “Season” – Sports shoes loosen a bit after you wear them a few times. So if you are wearing the right size shoes and feel that it’s a little tight don’t go for the next size. Bear with it for a few days and it will fit well.
   
   You also need to maintain and care about your badminton shoes so you don't need to buy new ones soon. Read this article on Maintain and Take care of your Badminton Shoe

Q. Non-Marking Shoes a must for every Badminton Court?

Many first-timers hear this term for the first time when they visit Professional Badminton Courts / Premises. You will not be allowed to enter if you are not wearing “Non-Marking Badminton Shoes”. Basically, these badminton shoes don’t leave any mark/scratch on Synthetic Turfs or Wooden Courts. Also, all badminton players are requested to wear the shoes only at the Venue and not to walk in with the shoes as that may leave mark on the court.

Whether you are a newbie or an advanced player, such badminton shoe is needed in order to avoid damage (scratch/shoe marks) to the playing surface. It makes the turf look bad as well as lowers the quality of play. Regular shoes, Running Shoes have a tough sole which would definitely leave marks so in order to avoid it nonmarking shoes are needed. These badminton shoes don’t come with a soft sole and are also very comfortable. Mostly these shoes come with non-black soles however if you like black, you will find plenty of them. 

Q. How To Find out If your Badminton shoes have a Non-Marking sole?

Below are two easy ways to find out whether the shoes you have are non-marking shoes or not. Here's the article which helps badminton players in understanding shoes in a much better way.

1.      Press the sole of your shoes with your fingernails and if the sole gets dented then your shoe is Non Marking as it has a soft sole & wouldn’t leave any mark on the surface.

2.      Place a white paper on the floor and rub your shoe sole on it. Check out the paper, if there are no scuff marks then you have the right pair of shoes which will not cause any damage to the badminton court surface.

These shoes are not just a requirement in Badminton but in most sports. Not only it helps keep the court safe but it is also comfortable and durable. If you are looking for the Best sports shoes for your child then read this article.

SportsUncle has a variety of badminton shoes available in different colors, sizes, brands, etc. If you are a beginner then you can go for Nivia badminton shoes, Iaka, Proase shoes who manufacture budget badminton shoes with proper research but must avoid badminton shoes from local brands like Thrax Shoes here you will not find any cushioning technology, shock absorption, or RnD, such so-called badminton shoes are available on the roadside in less than Rs.500, just upper color/design is changed/copied from different popular brands for sake of different model and you can confirm this by looking the sole which is similar in all these shoes or Asics design which is bluntly copied. These types of shoes are made in Punjab and are very cheaply available. If you are that type of badminton player for which all these things don't matter then think again, raise your playing Standard.

Always remember good footwork can be achieved with better shoes and in the game of badminton half battle is won if you wear the correct badminton shoes.

If you are an Intermediate or a Professional badminton player then you must go for quality shoes like Yonex badminton shoes, IAKA shoes, or Lining badminton shoes. They are made to improve comfort and provide good durability. Lots of Research and Development is behind these shoes. These shoes enhance your gameplay as well and the chances of injuries during the game will be less.

So what are you waiting for? Now you have all the information available which helps you in buying badminton shoes online on Sportuncle at the best price.

We have a wide range of premium and exclusive Badminton shoes available which are tested for quality, durability, and comfort. Good cushioning and the latest shape technology are used which gives protection and is less fatiguing to your feet. Poor Quality models and cheap brands in quality will never find a space in Sportsuncle.

Q. How to select the correct size for your badminton shoes?

This is the most important question in everyone's mind when buying shoes online, will we need to return the shoes, or do we have to take a size replacement to get the shoes in which our feet are comfortable?

That's why we always select a shoe based on UK or EUR as per the country, and when that does not fit, you will find people saying every brand shoe size is a little different.

Always select a shoe size in "centimeters", so you will not get the wrong shoe size ever, and always check if you are buying a narrow shoe from the front or wide because this also affects the shoe's size. Narrow shoes require 0.5cm, a little more than a regular one, to be more comfortable.

Next time you select badminton shoes online, buy a pair of shoes based on centimeter, and you will get the correct shoes on the first attempt and not require any return or replacement.

Q. Why so much important to have proper badminton shoes?

This is the question in everyone’s mind why so much concentrate on badminton shoes, after all this is just a shoe and any shoe will work, and if something here and there then our feet will adjust accordingly and an Rs.1000 worth of shoe is enough or use the running shoes from the big brand in the game of badminton.

Definitely, budget is the big factor here but you should choose shoes that meet the specific needs of the sport as well for…

• Preventing ankle injuries
• Reducing the chance of blisters
• Improving performance

Always remember good badminton shoes allow you to perform complex footwork. Try to buy a shoe that is near 300gm maximum or you will start to feel like a drag toward the end of a long match. Ideally, you should be looking for shoes with a relatively thin sole and good ventilation which keeps you stable and low to the ground, and heat generated during the game not allows your feet to sweat more.

When you buy badminton shoes for men or women (not easily available specifically) then you will read lots of jargon related to badminton shoes like Power Cushion, Bounce+, Gel-based, Wide Comfort, Extra Wide, Seamless, Carbon sheet, and so on.. Don’t get so confused with these as we are covering some of them.

Power Cushion, Bounce+, TruCushion, Gel Based – These all are cushioning technologies and every brand gave some different name to their own technology, which helps in the lateral movement and provides extra comfort.

In layman's language, the meaning of these is providing proper cushioning when you play on the badminton court.

Wide Comfort, Extra Wide – Some shoe front is narrow and some have wide, Asian feet have a wider feet, so in those shoes, this is mentioned those are providing you a wider shoe from the front so more comfort to your feet.

Seamless – This means no stitching is used in that part of the shoe, which makes it lighter and better looking.

Carbon Sheet, Power Graphite - A carbon plate is inserted in the midsole of the shoe, reducing weight and reinforcing your stability when landing and improving agility.

So, many badminton players buy badminton shoes from Sportsuncle, because they know whom they can trust and where the online shopping experience will be best. So, what are you waiting for Whether you need badminton shoe for girls or children's badminton shoes, this is the best shop near you !!! Get the newest collections, the best experience, and many benefits of ordering from here.