Replace your badminton shoes on time

How much attention do you actually pay to your feet? Very probably not enough, because they have to endure much more than most people think. Your entire body weight constantly presses down on your feet, from the moment you get up, get out of bed, until you get back in bed. On average, people walk at least 4,000 steps per day. This is already quite a lot, but still far too little, since it should actually be at least 10,000 steps for your health.

Feet are special

Did you know that your beautiful feet contain 26 bones and are held together by tendons, ligaments, cartilage and muscles? That's where this unprecedented mobility comes from. All day long you run, bounce, jump up and down with your weight and in the evening you put extra strain on them by playing badminton. Even more jumping, stopping, lunges, stepping out etc. Your feet take it all in stride.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to 'just' replace them and buy a pair of new feet.

How to help your feet

By taking good care of your feet and helping them as much as possible, you can prevent many complaints. But how do you do that?

Put your feet in good shoes, which are perfectly suited to your feet and playing style. 

Shoes for badminton that fit, will support your feet in the right places, absorb shocks, are ergonomic and wonderful to wear. And of course, you can always find a sport shoe that also looks good and your favorite color, although this is secondary to the quality of the shoe.

What to look out for when buying

Hardly anyone enjoys looking at other people's feet, but if you do, chances are you'll never find 2 identical pairs. So why are there so few sizes of each Badminton shoe available? Because it is very important to consider the length of the shoe, but also the width, height, fit, shock absorption, support, ergonomic design and durability. If a pair of each combination were to be made, stores as large as department stores would not be large enough, and the costs would be far too high.

Therefore, compromises must be made. 

The length of the shoe is the most important factor, because you notice it immediately. In addition, as many other factors as possible must be taken into account. All badminton brands use their own methods, series and technologies, which you should inform yourself about when you buy your new shoes.

• Yonex badminton shoes
• Victor badminton shoes
• FZ Forza Badminton shoes
• Adidas badminton shoes

Filter options KW FLEX

To find the ideal badminton shoe, you can use several filters in the KW FLEX webshop. You can first make a selection based on mens badminton shoes, womens badmintonshoes and children's badminton shoes.

After that, you can make a selection by using the following filters:

• The right size
• The fit/width
• Favorite color

To be sure, you can also contact our specialist by phone, WhatsApp or come by in our badminton store in Rijen.

Lifespan of badminton shoes

In terms of lifespan, the shoes of many players are long past their useful life. There are thousands of sweat glands on your feet, which pour water from the body into socks and shoes. You wash your socks, but the poor old shoes rot away in the weekend bag until the next time.

Take them out, ventilate them, give them a chance.

The design of the shoes looks good and that's what sells them, so the hard exterior often doesn't wear out much. But internally, things are very different. The soft inside breaks down faster, the support disappears, and your feet suffer. It looks good from the outside, but if you look inside from time to time, you'll see countless hours of heat, sweat, stress and bacteria.

If you play badminton once or twice a week, it is recommended that you buy a new pair of shoes every year. This may sound like a lot, but how much are your feet, knees and other joints worth to you? It is better to take measures in advance instead of having to go to the physical therapist later on.

Matching socks

Besides replacing your sports shoes on time, it is also very important to wear good badminton socks, because they partly determine the final comfort etc. of the shoes. By wearing socks with too little grip, you will move more in your badminton shoes. This increases the risk of injuries and reduces the positive characteristics. You can prevent this by wearing well-fitting sports socks.

View all badminton socks or KW FLEX Premium Protect socks here.

Insoles extend the badminton shoes life

Your faithful sports shoes unfortunately do not last forever, and so you will have to replace them once. Don't have enough budget at the moment to buy the right shoes or don't want to get rid of your current badminton shoes just yet? Extend their life with a pair of new sport insoles. This will give your shoe back some of its stability, cushioning, resilience and comfort. Enjoy your favorite shoe a little longer with these badminton insoles. But eventually, you would be wise to buy a new pair of shoes for badminton.

Consider your other joints as well

By considering all these factors, you can help your feet, but indirectly and more importantly, they can affect your knees and other parts of your body. More subtly and possibly unnoticeably over a long period of time. How many badminton players do you know who suffer from serious knee or hip problems, are in pain and may not even be able to play anymore? Your shoes are critical to help prevent these types of injuries, maybe not immediately, but certainly in the long run.

Please don't skimp on this and get good advice!

Get good advice

Despite the fact that you now have the necessary information, and you know what to look out for, it is wise to get advice from a real badminton expert. Fortunately, we at KW FLEX can help you with this. When you buy new badminton shoes, don't just accept a 'vague' fit because you like the color or the design. Make sure you're getting real value for your money. The right choice can influence your feet and physique for the rest of your life and can prevent many injuries.

For advice, you can always contact us at [email protected], Facebook and phone/WhatsApp: +31-616501686. We will always help you choose the right shoe! 

Order your badminton shoes now at KW FLEX Badminton Specialist online or visit us in our badminton store in Rijen! Today, ordered before 12.00 p.m., is today shipped.