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    Posted: 11/05/2008 at 9:36pm

Hah!  This should be less controversial than all those forums about tensor rubbers, boosting, ITTF rules, etc.  I need a new pair of shoes.  I had three pairs that went bad: a Yasaka pair that wore out, a Joola pair where the whole side ripped out, and a Stiga pair where the sole seperated from the top.  Oh, and I've got a pair of Donic's that are splitting on the sides.  I've still got a pair of Addidas, but they fit a little tight, so I need something new.  Any recommendations?

1. I like the shoes to be light.  Nothing with heavy leather on top.

2. I like grippy soles.

3. I like durability.

4. I like real table tennis shoes, not something from another sport.

So what are your recommendations and why?
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Nike or another pair of a newer Adidas?Any of those brands made for indoor courts especially volleyball because the rubber soles are perfect for multicourt use including TT, giving not only great grip for wooden floors but excellent support with little weight.
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what size do you wear as i have a pair of mizuno's wave flick 2 size 10.5us tt shoes for sale.
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Butterfly radial.  What I have.  More durable than your past shoes sound.
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$15 Costco Court Classic! LOL  I've had the same pair for maybe 5 years.
 
I don't know how you guys buy those TT brand name shoes.  Don't you have to mail order them?  What if they don't fit?  Can you return them?
 
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I once ordered killerspin shoes that didn't fit.  I just got the next size up. They usually take returns. 

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Originally posted by Aquaman Aquaman wrote:

Don't you have to mail order them?  What if they don't fit?  Can you return them?
 
I'm gong to be at Nationals in Vegas in December.  All -the vendors will have some shoes there, so if I have any idea of what are good shoes, I'll just try them on for size and find a pair that fit well.
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What are your opinions on heel cushions. I'm using a pair of nike cross/court shoes right now but they have the huge airbags under the heel. This might not be such a bad thing as I am a big guy. Is there some advantage to having a thin under heel region?
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Originally posted by esnift esnift wrote:

What are your opinions on heel cushions. I'm using a pair of nike cross/court shoes right now but they have the huge airbags under the heel. This might not be such a bad thing as I am a big guy. Is there some advantage to having a thin under heel region?
 
As an amatuer, getting the heel cushion might be good protection for your feet and legs.  However, most serious players and pros prefer lghter shoes and a closer feel to the floor.
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Originally posted by benfb benfb wrote:

Originally posted by esnift esnift wrote:

What are your opinions on heel cushions. I'm using a pair of nike cross/court shoes right now but they have the huge airbags under the heel. This might not be such a bad thing as I am a big guy. Is there some advantage to having a thin under heel region?
 
As an amatuer, getting the heel cushion might be good protection for your feet and legs.  However, most serious players and pros prefer lghter shoes and a closer feel to the floor.
 
a friend of mine that used to play less than me( i bet easily) but he had a sister that used to be a good volleyball player and once my friends came to play with his sister shoes(asics) that day he beat me cos he could reach any ball easily, we asked have you been training? he said no its my sister shoes
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Get a hard sole as well, you need the support and feel around the floor.
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I recently bought nike multicourt very good  soft , light and  grippy  to the  surface 
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