Best 3 Badminton Shoes to Dominate the Court
Chilly mornings call for a visit to the badminton court now and then. Especially if you have friends inviting you relentlessly for the past few weeks. I mean, there are only so many “health-related” and “work-related” issues you can come up with.
Playing badminton has been a way for me to form bonds since college. I continuously look forward to improving their game while forming bonds on the court. These bonds will pester you to show up at 7 am on a badminton court later on a chilly winter morning, but it’s alright as long you enjoy.
On this particular day, I learned that having the right badminton shoes can make a huge difference on the court. While my friend and I partnered up against two of his friends on the court, I could not help but notice one of them being extremely agile.
Later, after the game, I asked them how were they so agile on the court, and the reason was rather simple - the right shoes. I returned home to research the badminton shoes that can and will make that difference. That is when I stumbled upon some game-changers.
Here are my 3 badminton shoe recommendations based on a few metrics, such as heel support and comfort level, to dominate the court this year:
The Hundred Court Star
The Hundred Court Star is one of the bestsellers for non-marking shoes. The Court Star emanates style and functionality. This badminton shoe has a sturdy construction, which offers lateral stability to the feet. You can stride and lunge freely around the court easily wearing these shoes.
Special Features:
Lightweight
It is a lightweight shoe weighing only 300 grams.
Durable Build
Court Star is durable, with the upper section built from a fusion of materials like synthetic leather, fabric, and mesh attached to a cushioned midsole.
Internal Cushioning Plate
Internal cushion plating enhanced with active grip helps players maintain their balance throughout steps. The internal cushioning also reduces the impact of high-intensity jumps on the heels.
Whole Foot Support with Breathable Body
The mesh lining on the shoe's upper helps reduce heat build-up and allows airflow. The enhanced air flow provides comfort, helping you stay focused on the game. The cushioning of the shoes helps provide whole-foot support to help you avoid the strains of intensive footwork.
Price: 1499/- INR
The Hundred Raze
The Hundred Raze has a multilayered sole design, which gives absolute support to a player’s feet. With cushioned midsoles and support plates, the Raze shoes are built for long rallies and endless plays.
Special Features:
X-Cushion Protection
The Hundred Raze has a special density foam cut to about 1” thick and attached underneath its midsole for smoother movements and better landings. The X cushion protection supports the whole foot, especially the heels, for power smashes, extraordinary lunges, and greater strides on the court.
Active Grip with High-Performance Sole
Raze is a shoe built with Active grip technology. The Active grip technology helps badminton shoes fit snugly to the player’s feet, offering them superior stability with a multi-layered build. The outsole has a 2+2 design with the X-cushion, and a support plate is integrated within the midsole for better support under the feet.
Longevity
The X-cushion and support plate integrated with the midsole help increase the shoe's wear resistance by providing the player with proper heel support and placement. Hence, these shoes have great longevity unless used to hunt bears!
Impact Disbursal
The shoes’ construction helps disburse the power of impactful landings on the heels. Hence, players are at a lesser risk of getting injuries due to the impact of high jumps or lunges.
Price: 1599/- INR
The Hundred Infinity Pro
The Hundred Infinity Pro is famous for its ability to provide total support and comfort to the entire foot. Weighing only 324 grams, these shoes are aptly named Infinity because of the endless plays they can help you dominate.
Special Features:
X-Cushioning
This shoe takes the Hundred’s signature X-cushion to the next level. The X-cushioning of the midsole helps reduce shocks from highly intensive impact because of high jumps and protects the players’ joints from long-term injuries.
Sturdy Heel
The Infinity Pro shoes have sturdy heels. Sturdy heels combined with the X-cushion give a player the ultimate foot support mid-game, helping them retain balance and stability.
Knitted Skin
These shoes have a knit textured outer skin manufactured from superfine yarn to increase durability and comfort. These textures have naturally occurring pores for better airflow, making the Infinity Pro a beast on the court.
Price: 1990/- INR
Lunging Off
After extensive research on the Internet, I started using the Hundred Infinity Pro. It works the best for me as I like to play attack in a doubles setting. So, playing from the back of the court means longer lunges and higher jumps.
The Hundred Infinity Pro provides amazing support to my feet. I love the knitted skin as it tends to warm-up my feet before matches, preventing them from spraining mid-match. The time I invested in finding my ideal badminton shoes paid off with better performance and comfort.
I no longer worry about slipping or injuries. So don't settle for basic gym shoes - find the pair that makes you unstoppable! I hope my journey helped provide a starting point for discovering your perfect match.
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