Squash shoes for TT?
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Topic: Squash shoes for TT?
Posted By: ZingyDNA
Subject: Squash shoes for TT?
Date Posted: 07/22/2014 at 4:55pm
| Anyone has any experience using squash shoes for TT? They are also indoor court shoes, right? Should be pretty close to volleyball and badminton shoes that can also be used for TT? |
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Posted By: Egghead
Date Posted: 07/22/2014 at 5:01pm
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I have. A lot heavier than a regular tt shoes, and better support than tt shoes. If you play pushblocker style, I can't recommend them enough :) ------------- Aurora ST: Rhyzm / Talent OX |
Posted By: jrscatman
Date Posted: 07/22/2014 at 5:05pm
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Very similar to Badminton and Volley ball shoes - just think they are little heavier and long lasting than other shoes. I prefer volleyball shoes, although I'm planning to try out these new minimalist shoes, especially the New Balance ones. Just trying to find them on sales - crazy, they made with less material but still over $100. ------------- Butterfly MPS FH: Donic Acuda S1 BH: Palio CK531A OX |
Posted By: ZingyDNA
Date Posted: 07/22/2014 at 5:27pm
Well, I'm moving less and less so I think I'm gonna give squash shoes a try  Squash shoes are generally cheaper than volleyball and badminton shoes. Maybe not by MSRP but it seems squash websites tend to have more sales..
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Egghead wrote:Posted By: ZingyDNA
Date Posted: 07/22/2014 at 5:30pm
Minimalist shoes? I guess if you like the feeling of barefoot you'll like them. |
Posted By: jrscatman
Date Posted: 07/22/2014 at 5:45pm
Well apparently, it makes a lot of the foot problems go away, especially rolling or turning the ankle. Always thought more cushioning was best - I guess the old school TT shoes were probably very similar .... hmmm let me dig out those old Yasaka Gatient's, I discarded it because it didn't have enough cushioning! http://www.newbalance.ca/Minimus%20Zero%20v2/MR00-V2,default,pd.html?dwvar_MR00-V2_color=Black_with_Bachelor%20Button_and_Neon%20Green&start=1&cgid=167000" rel="nofollow - http://www.newbalance.ca/Minimus%20Zero%20v2/MR00-V2,default,pd.html?dwvar_MR00-V2_color=Black_with_Bachelor%20Button_and_Neon%20Green&start=1&cgid=167000 ------------- Butterfly MPS FH: Donic Acuda S1 BH: Palio CK531A OX |
Posted By: bschap
Date Posted: 07/22/2014 at 9:07pm
| I use squash shoes. Hi Tec V-Lite Crosscourt. They are good and low-to-the-ground and roomy. Not the best grip in the world and not super light. I am looking to switch to some new shoes...Asics probably. Asics has a variety of "court" shoes. Check out racquetballwarehouse.com. Doesn't seem to be that much quality in the world of TT shoes. Butterfly makes some shoes, but they are ultra-ultra light...meaning they don't have much durability. Plus they are very expensive...gear for the tournament player. |
Posted By: JacekGM
Date Posted: 07/22/2014 at 10:56pm
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If you play on concrete, they are really great! I sometimes wear Head Speed Pro II. However, they are heavy - one shoe is 440 g. For tournament play my Donic Waldner Flex are much better. I tried to purchase fancier TT shoes online, but have always had a problem finding the right size. ------------- (1) Juic SBA (Fl, 85 g) with Bluefire JP3 (red max) on FH and 0.6 mm DR N Desperado on BH; (2) Yinhe T7 (Fl, 87 g) with Bluefire M3 (red 2.0) on FH and 0.6 mm 755 on BH. |
Posted By: mark20
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 12:44am
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http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/annexsp/item/tvr458/ Check out this link |
Posted By: Imago
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 1:30am
Tried once these Excellent support and very comfortable. |
Posted By: pdotec
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 9:51am
I have Hi Tec badminton shoes. Not impressed for table tennis. Probably not great for badminton either. Asics are way better ... fit, support, quality.
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Posted By: tropic1
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 11:14am
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I have tried the Yonex SHB 800 MYEX and they finally started tearing towards the front outer toe box on both sides, I had them for a little less than a year. I use Footsteps orthotics because of my plantar fasciitis. My next shoe I am currently using is the Adidas BT Boom and they more roomy than the Yonex even with the orthotic inside. If that doesn't work out I'll try out Victor SH-8500D which says wider in the toe box area. The website I shop on is http://badmintondirect.com/. ------------- Main Blade - BTY Viscaria - FH BtyT05 Max/BH Bty T80 Max BBC Hinoki Ghost - FH/BH Bty T05FX Blade - Donic Waldner Ultra Senso Carbon AN - Rakza 7 Max/Tenergy 05FX Max |
Posted By: skip3119
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 1:05pm
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Saw several recommendations on this board of this shoes for TT. So, I bought a pair about 7 months ago and I am very happy about this shoes. It is neither light nor heavy. Btw, if the shoe is too light, it won't last. This shoe is well made, I can tell it will last a long long time. ASICS Men's GEL-Rocket 6 Volleyball Shoe ------------- skip3119 |
Posted By: mts388
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 1:17pm
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I've had my Mizuno Wave Bolt volleyball shoes for a couple of months now and love them. Great traction, comfort and durability. I've played on three types of floors and haven't slipped once. |
Posted By: pdotec
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 3:08pm
Unfortunately this shoe has been discontinued, replaced by rocket 7 for $65. those who bought them on closeout, got them as low as $35. |
Posted By: pdotec
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 3:09pm
| sorry, double post |
Posted By: skip3119
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 4:34pm
From Amazon.com.ASICS Women's GEL-Rocket 6 Volleyball Shoe.Is this shoe for WOMAN only? Man can not wear it? It is at least $15 cheaper than man's version.  ================================================================== Below is Man's version, at least $15 more expensive. ASICS Men's GEL-Rocket 6 Volleyball Shoe. ------------- skip3119 |
Posted By: in2spin
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 4:37pm
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what i have noticed is: (for mizuno, asics, anyway) women's models offer more colors, and are probably built slightly more narrow then the men's versions, although the ability to select width might take care of that and they ARE usually cheaper then the men's models
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Posted By: skip3119
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 4:42pm
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At Amazon, for ASICS Gel Rocket 6: Woman's version is much cheaper than Men's version. See my post above (with pictures). You can save money (save $15 or more) by buying woman's version. Problem: Your club members may laugh their teeth off if you wear woman's version shoes. See my posted pictures above. ======================== Honestly, I can not tell the difference. (Why that cheaper one is for woman only.) ------------- skip3119 |
Posted By: ZingyDNA
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 5:40pm
I didn't think of that. What about the size difference? What's men's size 8 in women's? |
Posted By: Egghead
Date Posted: 07/23/2014 at 6:32pm
ya, I got mine when it was on sale as well. I'm sorry I didn't make myself clear. When I mean 'pushblocker' style, I mean Olivier Mader style. ------------- Aurora ST: Rhyzm / Talent OX |