November 28, 2024 2 min read
Badminton is an intense game, so you need to make sure you have the right equipment to play at your best level. Badminton shoes are an important part of your equipment. Badminton is not like other sports; it's very fast-paced, there's a lot to think about, and you need the right gear for this.
Badminton shoes are specially designed for this sport, but not all badminton shoes are the same so you need to make sure that they fit your needs. Badminton is also a great cardio workout, which means it's very tiring and can cause pain in the feet if not wearing proper footwear.
Here are some things to consider when choosing badminton shoes:
The first thing you should look at is whether or not the shoe has good ankle support because having weak ankles will hurt your performance on the court.
Badminton requires quick movements with pivots and changes of direction often. Most players have flat arches but do keep in mind that there are different types of foot arch shapes out there. Because the sport involves jumping frequently during play, so you want to look for a shoe that has good cushioning. Shoes designed specifically for the sport are lightweight but make sure the one you choose doesn't have too much mesh or it won't be able to support you properly during play.
Because the sport is most commonly played indoors, they must have a good grip. Badminton requires dynamic and varied movement often during play which means it's important that your shoe has traction when moving in various directions. Badminton is also a sport that requires lateral movements and sudden changes of direction, so you want to make sure your shoe has good flexibility.
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Badminton players spend money on their racket but it's important not to neglect the footwear because this can affect your performance during play too!
So remember these tips when choosing badminton shoes: consider what type of arch you have (most people need flat-footed shoes), consider your level of play, look at the ankle support needed for playing badminton and lastly remember to check on grip (which is easier said than done!).
Badminton is a fast-paced game so you need to make sure that you have shoes that can keep up with your pace!
Jeff is an ex-international badminton player who represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games (twice as a player & once as a coach), World Championships, All England Championships and multiple Thomas and Sudirman Cups. He was the Australian National Coach, Senior State Head Coach and is the co-founder of Volant badminton & The Badminton Podcast. Jeff is extremely passionate about building the worldwide badminton community & showing the world how incredible our sport really is.
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