Badminton shoes size selection and Lacing.

Badminton shoes size selection and Lacing.

Generally we knew that basic design of the badminton shoe are “side tight, front loose” as the footwork mostly are in 米 pattern on the court, stepping in all directions and sudden stop while we playing.

“Side tight” on the shoe will help increase the movement speed, and as well  to prevent heel slippage which may cause injury. “Front loose” is to prevent injury on the toenails, also help in speedy net play.

To get “Front loose” on your shoes, it is important to get the right size for your foot. During the shoe size selection, make sure that your feet is deep push to the tip inside the shoe, and your heel should be left about a thumb size space(abt 1cm). During an intensive movements and exercises,  your feet will swell a bit due to the blood flow to it (this is normal). That is why we must take this into the count during shoe size selection.

“Side tight” which is the main topic we discussing here, as this can be done by different way on lacing the shoe.

LOCK LACING (Picture 1)

Lacing Technique - High Lock:lock lace
• Lace the shoe up to the second-from-top eyelets using any lacing method.
• The ends run straight up on the outside and in through the top eyelets.
• The ends are crossed, then each end is fed under the vertical section on the opposite side.
The ends are returned to the middle for tying, pulling the vertical sections inwards.

Features:
Tightens firmly
Reduces slippage
Harder to loosen

Picture 2 is suitable for flat foot or narrow back heel player.

Picture 3 is suitable for high arch, flat heel or player who always encounter numb feet.

Picture 4 is suitable for normal arch but narrow back heel player.

Reference: BADMINTON， 2014 MARCH VOL 091 (pg 90, 91, 92) by 天堂有羽


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