How to choose badminton shoes?

　　Choose a pair of badminton shoes of the right size

　　When choosing badminton shoes, you should pay attention to looseness in the front and tightness in the sides. The sides are tight to avoid side slipping and sprains; the front is loose to act as a buffer when surfing the Internet.

Generally speaking, badminton shoes are half to one size larger than normal shoes, but remember to wear professional badminton socks. A pair of socks is half a size, leaving half a size for your feet, which is just right. During the intense badminton exercise, the blood circulation of the feet is much faster than usual, and the congestion of the feet is also more serious than usual. Not to mention the small size, even if it fits perfectly when you try it on, it may feel tight after you get off the court.

　　Many badminton enthusiasts always feel that buying shoes one size too big will be very awkward. Every time they buy shoes, they have to consider buying shoes that are just right or even slightly smaller. This is very wrong:

　　1. If the toe cap is not loose, it is very likely to hit the longest toe when surfing the Internet, and in severe cases, the toenails will be damaged.

　　2. We usually don’t wear special badminton socks to try on shoes. The feeling itself is not accurate enough.

　　If the size of the sneakers is too large, it may feel awkward to walk up the stairs, and you may even have to kick up the steps. This is because our brains have become accustomed to the size of the shoes + feet. When doing the action of going up the stairs, the brain always uses the size of our commonly used shoe sizes as the standard for the distance to lift the legs and feet. This is to save maximum energy and is instinctive.

　　But badminton footwork is completely different from walking up the stairs, nor is it the same thing as walking. This is another reason why try to change your shoes only after arriving at the venue.

　　Basics of purchasing

　　1. No matter what kind of shoes you wear, the most important thing is to have a concept: it is best to wear indoor playing shoes when you want to play. Firstly, you can avoid the shoes getting dirty. Secondly, you can prevent the soles from being covered with dust and becoming slippery, which can extend the service life of the shoes.

　　2. You should choose a pair of sneakers that are light in weight and comfortable to wear. If they are special shoes for badminton, the effect will be better.

　　3. Good badminton shoes can make your steps fly. When choosing, pay attention to the soles. It is best to use beef tendon soles, which will have better toughness and are suitable for indoor sports. If you are outdoors, you can choose high-grade rubber synthetic soles, which are also effective. The soles of badminton shoes are mostly made of raw rubber or artificial rubber. The soles of raw rubber are suitable for wooden courts because of their strong grip. Therefore, volleyball shoes can be used as dual-purpose shoes for badminton and volleyball. However, the soles of different brands will be harder due to the excessive proportion of raw rubber mixed with powder during the production process, and the soles will become very slippery after a short time without wear and tear, so you must be cautious when purchasing to avoid wasting money.

　　Artificial rubber soles are divided into hard soles and soft soles. Hard soles are like tennis shoes, suitable for cement or terrazzo grounds, while soft soles are designed to play on PU courts. The current badminton courts are divided into cement, wooden and PU courts. If a fall occurs on a cement court, the situation is often more serious than on a wooden or PU court, so it is not suitable for use as a competition venue. As for wooden floors and PU courts, they have their own advantages and disadvantages. Wooden floors are more likely to become slippery due to moisture or sweat from players during competitions. Although PU courts are as elastic as wooden floors, PU has shock-absorbing capabilities. Therefore, PU courts are used as competition venues in international competitions.

　　4. The last thing to pay attention to is that badminton shoes should fit your feet when you put them on. They should not be too big or too small. It is best to choose a size with a toe head that is a little more empty than usual casual shoes. This will provide sufficient buffer space to help you perform in sports, and secondly, it can reduce your chance of injury.