best tt shoe?

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Asics has som great TT shoes. Hard to get outside Japan.


Butterflys new Lezoline Vilata has a wider fit.

 
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I have never bought dedicated table tennis shoes, mostly because the shapes do not suit.
From all the shoes I have used, my current Asics Gel Dedicate 7 shoes are the best. They last forever, offer good grip and have excellent stability. Oh, and they are reasonably priced as well.

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I have tried a number of gum sole (yellowish) court shoes in the past. They offer very good grip initially, but I find that the soles eventually harden and offer poor grip.
 
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I have to give the best of props to Speed Art/Sanwei as their Fireflash shoe is amazing.

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https://sanweisport.com/en/product/...is-shoes/sanwei-fireflash-table-tennis-shoes/

It looks sick, it feels sick and it performs sick. Before I kept two shoes in my bag, one for wood floor and one for PVC floor. Now I don't need that at all since this shoe works on both and it works amazingly. The grip is outstanding, honestly second to none. Take Mizuno, Butterfly, Asics, they are not even in the same dimension.
The only shoe that is in the same dimension is the Yonex Aureus Z copy from Kawasaki (maybe the original too) but I think even that doesn't match the grip.

This Sanwei/Speed Art shoe has the best grip ever, a hard boost foam midsole, has a carbon plate, it is lightweight, and had BOA lace. I have never seen a more modern shoe for table tennis ever and it is lovely.
But still it's by far, non contested feature is it's sole grip in every situation. This feature alone would make it the best table tennis shoe.
 
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I have tried Butterfly (horrible sizing and fit), Mizuno (same-do they make Butterfly shoes?),Euro brands like Stiga and Tibhar fit too long but tight.
I am looking for a shoe with some cushioning that fits like a normal sneaker.
Any suggestions?
You should try Yonex. They have great cushioning and models in wide fit.
 
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I have to give the best of props to Speed Art/Sanwei as their Fireflash shoe is amazing.

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https://sanweisport.com/en/product/...is-shoes/sanwei-fireflash-table-tennis-shoes/

It looks sick, it feels sick and it performs sick. Before I kept two shoes in my bag, one for wood floor and one for PVC floor. Now I don't need that at all since this shoe works on both and it works amazingly. The grip is outstanding, honestly second to none. Take Mizuno, Butterfly, Asics, they are not even in the same dimension.
The only shoe that is in the same dimension is the Yonex Aureus Z copy from Kawasaki (maybe the original too) but I think even that doesn't match the grip.

This Sanwei/Speed Art shoe has the best grip ever, a hard boost foam midsole, has a carbon plate, it is lightweight, and had BOA lace. I have never seen a more modern shoe for table tennis ever and it is lovely.
But still it's by far, non contested feature is it's sole grip in every situation. This feature alone would make it the best table tennis shoe.
Nice, just ordered a pair, thanks!
 
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I have to give the best of props to Speed Art/Sanwei as their Fireflash shoe is amazing.

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https://sanweisport.com/en/product/...is-shoes/sanwei-fireflash-table-tennis-shoes/

It looks sick, it feels sick and it performs sick. Before I kept two shoes in my bag, one for wood floor and one for PVC floor. Now I don't need that at all since this shoe works on both and it works amazingly. The grip is outstanding, honestly second to none. Take Mizuno, Butterfly, Asics, they are not even in the same dimension.
The only shoe that is in the same dimension is the Yonex Aureus Z copy from Kawasaki (maybe the original too) but I think even that doesn't match the grip.

This Sanwei/Speed Art shoe has the best grip ever, a hard boost foam midsole, has a carbon plate, it is lightweight, and had BOA lace. I have never seen a more modern shoe for table tennis ever and it is lovely.
But still it's by far, non contested feature is it's sole grip in every situation. This feature alone would make it the best table tennis shoe.
How long does this excellent sole grip last?
 
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Found them at Ping Passion in France, they have the blue version.

 
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How long does this excellent sole grip last?
I've been using it for a month now, even in dusty places it's great. Like between the threads there is dust, which I could clean but I don't since the grip is still the same.

I play on very slippery hard floors, Butterfly, Mizuno shoes are like ice skating unless you put out a wet rag and use it every 2-3 points. This one and the Kawasaki grip there really well, they squeak. I don't really see much wear on the sole either.
 
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