Butterfly Asics vs Mizuno Wave Drive Sizing

Hey guys,

I looked extensively for info on this, and had really mixed opinions which didn't help.

I have worn Butterfly Energyforce VIII for the past few years, and had stuck with Butterfly shoes before that.

I'd always ordered a UK11 (even though in 99% of all other trainers/sneakers I'm a UK12). Anyway, Butterfly UK11 were perfect.

Since Asics stopped making the Butterfly shoes, I figured I'd switch to the Mizuno Wave Drive, but couldn't get any info on sizing.

In the end, I went for a UK12/US13/JPN 31.0/EUR 47..... Well, these are MASSIVE - A good inch too long.

I've just ordered a pair of UK 11's and 10.5's to see which one's fit better - I'll report back afterwards.

For reference, this photo is a Butterfly Asics in a UK11, and Mizuno Wave Drive in a UK12 - It looks like there is much more than 1 size difference here, but I'll find out for definite tomorrow.



******* UPDATE *******

Ok, so I now have all 3 pairs - A UK 10.5, 11 and 12 - Quite frankly, it's all a bit of an anti climax.

I don't think there is "1 rule" to follow, but I'd recommend you buy the same size as other brands of Table Tennis shoes - But 1 whole size DOWN from your typical trainer/sneaker.

So - For reference, my shoe sizes are:

Sneaker/Trainer (Nike, Adidas, Under Armour etc) - UK12
"Smart" Leather Shoe - UK11 (Typically)
Butterfly Asics TT Shoe - UK11
Mizuno Wave Drive 7 - UK11

The Mizuno Wave Drive 7 and Butterfly Asics are almost identical in sizing (the Mizuno is perhaps half a cm longer - But it's not obvious).

The below photo shoes (from left to right):

Wave Drive 7 UK 12
Wave Drive 7 UK 11
Wave Drive 7 UK 10.5
Butterfly EnergyForce XIII UK 11

The tape measure is to give a point of reference rather than a width measurement.

Hopefully this helps people down the line.

Xylit said:

Butterfly shoes are made by Asics?

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They were (some of them at least) - But not anymore.

At the price they are, I'd want someone as good as Asics making them - I'm not prepared to spend that cash on Butterfly own shoes.

It's the length which is the issue for me - It would annoy me having so much room at the end.

Hopefully tomorrow will bring the right size!

XO21 said:

I bought my Wave Drive's 1/2 a size smaller than my UK size as I read somewhere that Mizuno shoes are slightly larger in size. I'm usually a size 9 but bought 8.5 (27.5 Japn size) and they fit perfectly!! I hope that helps somewhat

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Out of curiosity, are you normally a UK9 in TT shoes or general shoes?

I'm a UK12 in most trainers, but wore a UK11 in Butterfly TT shoes.

I've updated the original post with all 3 sizes - Bit of an anti climax in the end!