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I bought these because I liked the design and they felt comfortable when I tried them on. The heel is stiff, so they're hard to get on, but once they're on, they fit really nicely. The grip is good too, so you can plant your feet firmly. However, with just light middle-aged-guy practice about twice a week (casual doubles games only), after 3 months the bond between the upper and the sole started coming apart. I wrote it off as a defective pair by bad luck and bought the same model number in a different color. That pair also came apart in the same spot after about the same time. The design was my favorite, but the durability is so bad that I don't think I'll ever buy these shoes again. Very disappointing. Maybe I should try wearing them again after going on a diet???

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My feet have a typical Japanese shape, so I decided to try a Japanese shoe brand, and the fit is just as good as I'd hoped.
That said, the grip is so strong that at first I almost pitched forward.
If you have back problems, you may run into some tough moments unless you properly strengthen your core.
The weight doesn't really bother me, but for ease of moving your feet out, I feel Brand Y's lightweight models might be better?

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Among MIZUNO shoes, the fit is very good. I used to wear the WAVE FANG XT series and the YONEX 65 series, but compared to those the fit is far better.

The stability when landing and the feel for the floor are also excellent. The grip is very good, so when you push off, you can transfer the power from your toes firmly into the floor.

The downsides are the weight and the cushioning. The shoes are a bit heavy. You can't really call them light. The cushioning also feels firm and stable rather than soft. Then again, that means there's stability that doesn't wobble with small impacts, and you could say the reduced cushioning gives a better feel for the floor.

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I bought them because Setiawan was wearing them. They're incredibly comfortable! They might be the easiest badminton shoes to wear. I bought the blue ones. I wear them once a week and they feel totally natural!

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MIZUNO shoes have thin soles and give a strong feel for the ground, which I really like. These shoes have the grip I expected, too. On top of that, the fit is snug, and they feel like they're one with your foot.

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