best tt shoe?

[K.K]

... and are they true to size or similar to #8? I use EU 45 in #8, which means I have a full width of my thumbprint of open space infront of my foot in the shoe, just to make sure they are not too narrow. The weight of them are 330 grams.

If I measure the widest part of my forefoot straight across, I get 11 cm (4.33 inches)

the newer mizuno model 9 are a bit wider so i went with half a size smaller. my wave drive 8 are in 26.0JP/40.5 and weigh 275g

 

[dave_dd]

Another vote for Mizuno Wave Drive (7,8,9). I have wide feet and these shoes are so far the best I have had.
I used to play with BFY Lezoline Mach. First model I had, the tounge just fell off after wearing it once - bad sewing I guess. Second ones I had to throw out after like 1 year. I would not recommend Butterfly shoes.

A lot of players in my club are using Asics shoes, I guess those are alright.

 

[Arch]

I own a 2 year old pair of Mizuno wave drive 6 and they're great. I've had to change the insole, but the shoe itself is built to last. I train ~3-4 hours a week on vinyl floor.

 

[kaisersoze]

my feet hurt af everytime i buy a new pair in the first month, any idea?

 

[z0uLess]

also, I have tried to find information about if there is a height difference between the heel and the ball of the foot in mizuno shoes, but have not been able to find anything and I dont know how to measure it.

 

[TTWiz]

Used to play in Wave drive 8 and loved it but now I play in Wave drive neo 3 and love it even more.

 

[chiefvevo]

I ordered the Nittaku x yonex moving aero and a used mizuno drive 7 from buyee. They should come next month and I'm excited. I been using asics gel rocket 11 (a volleyball shoes) and I hate it.

 

[Zwill]

Well look at that, Yasaka is paying attention.

 

[Leno]

Well look at that, Yasaka is paying attention.
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looks 1 to 1 like my speedart shoes

 

[NetProphet]

Well look at that, Yasaka is paying attention.
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Those are the Sanwei shoes, rebranded.

 

[Zwill]

Those are the Sanwei shoes, rebranded.

looks 1 to 1 like my speedart shoes

Yup these are the exact same shoes as Speed Art and Sanwei. The original maker is Speed Art, and Sanwei rebranded it first and someone at Yasaka is smart enough to ask to rebrand it as theirs.

Nothing new about this, there are dozens of Mizuno Wave Drive rebrands and those are dogshit in comparison to this.

 

[K.K]

any longevity review of the sanwei/speedart shoe? i didn’t order due to the high price for sending it back and that mizuno wave drive 9 are now only 80€ in germany so same price. but mizunos grip just not work on every floor sadly…

 

[Leno]

any longevity review of the sanwei/speedart shoe? i didn’t order due to the high price for sending it back and that mizuno wave drive 9 are now only 80€ in germany so same price. but mizunos grip just not work on every floor sadly…

Having speedart for 5+ month now. Still really really really grippy and the boa is still working. The only thing that might be a downside is that they absorb moisture, so I bought some silicia gel beads for my blades and shoes to avoid the huminidity after playing.

There is also slight dust stain where the glue job was done on top of the shoe. Doesn't bother me that much, since you expect white shoes to get dirty.

 

[K.K]

Having speedart for 5+ month now. Still really really really grippy and the boa is still working. The only thing that might be a downside is that they absorb moisture, so I bought some silicia gel beads for my blades and shoes to avoid the huminidity after playing.

There is also slight dust stain where the glue job was done on top of the shoe. Doesn't bother me that much, since you expect white shoes to get dirty.

thanks a lot! then i will order it

 

[NetProphet]

Which table tennis shoes are the most breathable? All the Li Ning shoes I’ve tried are not

The Mizuno WaveDrive 8 has plenty of mesh and so it's got good breathability. I can't compare it to many other TT specific shoes but against most tennis shoes and runners I've owned they stack up favourably. My feet sweat alot and I find them good. I powder them once a week and after 2 yrs they're still in great shape

 

[K.K]

The Mizuno WaveDrive 8 has plenty of mesh and so it's got good breathability. I can't compare it to many other TT specific shoes but against most tennis shoes and runners I've owned they stack up favourably. My feet sweat alot and I find them good. I powder them once a week and after 2 yrs they're still in great shape

i played mizuno wave drive 8 and 9 and they are both breathable and don't start to smell if you just let them dry for one night. asics are horrible compared to them. i think it is a really good tabletennis shoe, only that it is designed for proper TT flooring and sometimes has problems with grip in some courts.

 

[Silver Server]

Well look at that, Yasaka is paying attention.
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What’s the name of the Yasaka version? Wish these came with laces, because I feel like the boa system will fail eventually, and laces just look better imo, but I still might cop.

 

[CallMeZaddy]

one does not need to be FZD to get injured like above, just a wrong step/jump and a pair of high (running) shoe will work, especially while standing straight.

I've prefer any cheap low sneakers over expensive high running shoes for TT.

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I'm leaving this one also for better demonstration (TMI: I've injured like this years ago, it sucks) For me, a proper TT shoe is the most important TT equipment rather than blade, rubber etc.

Agree strongly with this. Once you injure/sprain your anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), it's so much more prone to injury. This is such a common injury and probably one of the most common patient reasons for coming to foot and ankle clinic.

If you do sprain your ankle, we generally recommend resting, icing, and using an ankle brace for a few weeks. Of course, this information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

 

[Zwill]

What’s the name of the Yasaka version? Wish these came with laces, because I feel like the boa system will fail eventually, and laces just look better imo, but I still might cop.

It should be Yasaka Jet something something. Like it's written on the box. Since then I also saw some Tibhar branded shoe, but that had a bit different upper part than the usual Speed Art/Sanwei shoe. Still it was very obvious that it's the same Speed Art base.

Good to see that this model is catching on.

 

[Silver Server]

It should be Yasaka Jet something something. Like it's written on the box. Since then I also saw some Tibhar branded shoe, but that had a bit different upper part than the usual Speed Art/Sanwei shoe. Still it was very obvious that it's the same Speed Art base.

Good to see that this model is catching on.

The only other word I can make out on the box is something Warrior. I just wanted to see if they had other colors from the Speed Arts and a lower price. Might just cop the Sanwei's tho.