Good table tennis shoes (that lasts)

Chairman Meow wrote: I've tried basketball shoes, volleyball shoes, badminton shoes, handball shoes, tennis shoes, tt shoes, you name it. I have tried asics, mizuno, yonex, bty, etc. It doesn't matter what I wear. After a month, I wear through the sole. I use them exclusively on Taraflex flooring, and take good care of them. Despite this, the soles are gone within a month. I play every day, 3-4 hours a day. The amount of money I am putting in to shoes is almost as much as if I bought a new sheet of Tenergy every month. It is ridiculous, I am sure that this is a case of 'engineered weakness'.

Chairman Meow wrote: I move a lot. My forehand loop/kill is my best shot, so I try to use my fh as much as possible. I am also taller than average, and have long arms, so I need to move more. I play very often as well, and Taraflex is abrasive.

It sounds like the problem is with the floor, not you shoes.

Buy China Warriors canvas shoe ..US10...durable as hell...

mts388 wrote: Chairman Meow wrote: I move a lot. My forehand loop/kill is my best shot, so I try to use my fh as much as possible. I am also taller than average, and have long arms, so I need to move more. I play very often as well, and Taraflex is abrasive. It sounds like the problem is with the floor, not you shoes.

This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, and I'm sure many players on this forum. It's hard to find good TT shoes because you usually have to order them online and then if they don't fit just right you have to send them back. I currently have about 3 pairs of shoes for TT that fit pretty well but they are just slightly too large, but I didn't send them back in time, so I wear them sometimes in my basement. I've given away a couple pairs of TT shoes that I wasn't wearing so at least someone got some good use out of them. 

AcudaDave wrote: This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, and I'm sure many players on this forum. It's hard to find good TT shoes because you usually have to order them online and then if they don't fit just right you have to send them back. I currently have about 3 pairs of shoes for TT that fit pretty well but they are just slightly too large, but I didn't send them back in time, so I wear them sometimes in my basement. I've given away a couple pairs of TT shoes that I wasn't wearing so at least someone got some good use out of them.  The 2 best pair of TT shoes that I've had over the last 4-5 years were a pair of Yonex badminton shoes that I bought at a Chinese mall in Vancouver, and a pair of Adidas indoor court shoes that are like volleyball shoes. They both lasted a couple of years. Many of the players at my club wear the Asics shoes as they seem to fit pretty well and have good cushioning. Many of the Stiga and Yasaka shoes don't have as much cushion and therefore don't last as well. I would definitely stay away from basketball shoes as they are definitely too heavy. Good luck, Dave

For me only TT shoes will work since I need them to be flexible enough that I can kind of dig my toes in. 

Once you find something you really like, it is a good idea to buy as many pairs as you can afford.  Because sure as anything they will be discontinued soon and if you wear a larger size it can be really hard to find them.

Professionals dont want much support actually. They want light shoes.

See indoor football shoes,they are like socks.
Support is key for those with various issues, those not in their teens or 20s and those with a belly.

Most pros dont fall in that category, they want fast, thin shoes. Worry about knees after retirement

Pros equipment is typically unbalanced. See an f1 car. When you want peak performance sacrifices must be made, starting with safety and durability.

See high string tensions in badminton, or speed glued rubber in the past...or PEDs.

Get wave medals, care with sizing. Great support and durability. Wave drives are less so (still good but not exceptional in those 2 traits)

Edited by Basquests - 08/16/2017 at 8:00am

Edited by htfu - 08/16/2017 at 11:38am

Arpi wrote: Basquests wrote: Get wave medals, care with sizing. Great support and durability. Wave drives are less so (still good but not exceptional in those 2 traits) What do you mean by "care with sizing"? Do they run on smaller size, are they too narrow etc, unfortunately I cant find a store selling them in my area and can't try them on. I will have to order them online.

Edited by Basquests - 08/17/2017 at 4:14pm

For me the mizuno run tight, and the build up on the sides of the soles rub me wrong.