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I don't really get why I would buy Asics when they are only 10 euro's cheaper than Butterfly, but less durable
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for what you're looking, this is your best option: "Asics Blast FF 2" (FF2 not FF, they're new and greatly improved)
https://www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/blast-ff-2/p/1071A044-001.html
they're well cushioned, breathable, very light, geat fit and beautiful!
they're also expensive, but it has all the latest shoe-technologies, amazing shoe, the best I've tried so far, and I've tried a lot (among with the "Asics Attack Dominate FF" which are even lighter, but also much less cushioned)
https://www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/blast-ff-2/p/1071A044-001.html
they're well cushioned, breathable, very light, geat fit and beautiful!
they're also expensive, but it has all the latest shoe-technologies, amazing shoe, the best I've tried so far, and I've tried a lot (among with the "Asics Attack Dominate FF" which are even lighter, but also much less cushioned)
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Thanks for the feedback. I decided to go for the butterfly shoes. The difference with the Asics seems to small and I like the look of the Lizolines more. Didn't go for the mizuno's because I have small feet and everyone seems to tell me the sizes are difficult. I don't have a local store to go and fit so ...
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I tried Asics Gel Rocket in Decathlon yesterday. Certainly not table tennis shoes. They are very very stiff (not flex) and their heel caps are very high (uncut). If you employ a lot of footwork in your play, they’re gonna slow you down. Good middle tier shoes from Donic, Yasaka etc., or even entry-level Butterfly, Stiga Ask for the same price.
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That is correct, Rockets were marketed as Volleyball shoes in my country. I feel that Blades had much better contact with the ground. They are not as cushioned though.
My friend once told me that if asics shoe has not circles on sole, it is volleyball shoe, if it has one in mid-foot area it is a squash/table tennis shoe and if it has two, one under mid-foot and one under heel it is handball shoe. For me it makes sense because you dont want your foot to rotate in volleyball and in table tennis you want your midfoot to rotate but you need to be stable on heel and handball is handball, you probably need to change directions very fast or something like this 
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The shoes arrived today. Very fast delivery by butterfly. Shoes feel great, are very light, not to flexible and give a lot of support. Sole is a little bit thick. So less of the barefoot feeling as i'm used to.
Think they will be great
Think they will be great
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i'm playing with the Mizuno Wave Medal BOA
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Mizuno-Medal-Table-Tennis-Shoes/dp/B083TYQRW2/ref=pd_sim_nf_309_7
no shoelace ! They feel like slippers, so comfortable, very light, and very easy to move with it
and they're cool.
With traditional shoelace shoes, more than once, i almost injured myself by stepping on the shoelace strings while playing and falling.... this cannot happen anymore !
I like them so much I bought a 2nd pair so that i can use it after the current one is done if the model doesn't sell anymore
Mima ITO is playing with them too (but i bought it before she did !)
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Mizuno-Medal-Table-Tennis-Shoes/dp/B083TYQRW2/ref=pd_sim_nf_309_7
no shoelace ! They feel like slippers, so comfortable, very light, and very easy to move with it
and they're cool.
With traditional shoelace shoes, more than once, i almost injured myself by stepping on the shoelace strings while playing and falling.... this cannot happen anymore !
I like them so much I bought a 2nd pair so that i can use it after the current one is done if the model doesn't sell anymore
Mima ITO is playing with them too (but i bought it before she did !)
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These are seriously cool. Good to hear your feedback on them.
I've been thinking about them for my next pair but the import tax to France would make them very expensive. Maybe I'll have them shipped to the US the next time I'm there (CoVid allowing).
I had their predecessor the Wave Medal SP3 with the BOA system and they were the best and most comfortable TT shoe I've had. https://www.mizunoshop.net/f/dsg-538034
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I checked with tabletennis11 and they seem to use the cm number on their site to match my current shoe, so my EU size is down from 42 to 40.5. I didn’t buy the shoes in the end so maybe not very helpful for you. But at least check with them.
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Guess, I can answer my own question now. My feet are 30cm, I used to play in shoes which are 305mm (adidas size EU 47 1/3). tabletennis11 guys measured innersole of Mizuno Wave Drive 8, EU 46 (which are supposed to be 30cm) and it was over 30.5cm (their ruler was not long enough, approximately 30.7 - 30.8). And after having 2 training sessions in it, I don't have problems with its length. So it looks like it is actually bigger than Mizuno states, even in mm
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The best shoes that I had was a handball specially (!!!) made, "Handball Spezial". In the handball world this model is a legendary shoes! Extremely good with any artificial surface but kinda hard and retro look.
My actual shoes are "Adidas TT10" model. Very good if you have wide feet.
Did I mention that I am an Adidas fan?
My actual shoes are "Adidas TT10" model. Very good if you have wide feet.
Did I mention that I am an Adidas fan?
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do you recommend sizing down a full size in wave drives 8 ? i got mine in 8.5 and they fit slightly big
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Yes, Mizunos seem to be bigger for the same sizing. I recommend you to only look at the size in centimeters, those are accurate. The EU and US sizing are off.
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