Top ten rankings of special sports shoes

1. Nike Zoom Trainer/997 Golf Series (Specialized for Racing/Golf), 5. Li Ning Technology Feidian/Yu Shuai Series (Specialized for Racing/Basketball), 6. Mizuno WAVE RIDER/Zero 2 Volleyball Series (Specialized for Jogging/Volleyball), 7. Puma Ultra Ultimate/Nitro series (specialized for football/running), 8. Yonex SHB-65Z series (specialized for badminton), 9. Anta Nitro Tech Frenzy/Mach series (specialized for basketball/road running), 10. Salomon XT-6/Speedcross series (specialized for outdoor cross-country/hiking).

Let me first say that this ranking is a comprehensive weighted result of the global market. When placed on people with different sports scenes and different foot types, the reference value is very different. I have been playing amateur badminton for 8 years, and I am surrounded by veterans who have been running marathons for 10 years, and juniors who play CUBA. Over the years, I have talked about shoes not 100 times but 80 times. I have walked through half a wall of pits. Next, I will explain to everyone the details of this ranking to save you from blindly buying the wrong shoes.

There is actually no controversy that Nike can firmly occupy the first place. To be honest, the threshold of ZoomX technology is still half a head higher than other companies. I went to the North Marathon last year as a volunteer. I glanced at the starting line and saw that half of the professional runners were wearing ZoomX Vaporfly Next%2. Anyone who has stepped on the carbon plate knows the propulsive feeling and saves a lot of energy during the entire race. Not to mention the basketball field, one-third of NBA players regularly use the Zoom series, and the grip and anti-rollover are at full levels. But there are a lot of people complaining about it. The most criticized thing is that the shoe last is too narrow. My brother, who has 10cm wide feet, bought a Zoom BB for half a game because of his brain fever. He developed three blisters in an hour. When he got home, he cut it out half-heartedly.

When it comes to shoe lasts, ASICS is too friendly. People with wide feet and high arches will basically not step into trouble when wearing its road running shoes. The cushioning of GEL rubber is famous for being soft but not collapsing. My mother has bad knees and she likes to wear the GEL-NIMBUS 24 that I have eliminated when doing square dances. She said that it is more comfortable than the slippers at home. Its tennis shoes are the hard currency in the professional circle. They are worn by a lot of ATP professional players. Their wear resistance is more than 30% higher than ordinary sports shoes. However, they are a bit heavy and a bit clumsy when running.

Some people may ask, as I specialize in badminton, can I just buy according to the top few? But don’t forget, those previous models can’t even beat the eighth-ranked Yonex 65Z in the badminton field. I have been wearing this series for three years. Last year, my ball foot slipped halfway out before saving the net in the unit league. I relied on the support piece on the side of the shoe to pull it back. I didn't sprain my foot. The startup speed is also fast. I can rush into place with one step. Of course, there are also opponents. My 180-pound golfer friend said that the 65Z cushioning is too strong and his knees hurt after playing for two hours. He would rather wear ASICS tennis shoes on the court. Except for a slower start, everything else is suitable. He has not been injured after playing for three years.

When it comes to domestic brands, Li Ning really deserves to be ranked fifth. When I ran the half marathon last year, I wore Feidian 3 Challenger, which is half the price of Nike with the same configuration. The feeling of propulsion is not bad at all, and the soles of my feet did not feel sore during the entire race. The only small problem is that the heel falls a bit, so I need to wear thicker sports socks to fit it properly. I just bought a pair of Anta's Frenzy series recently. They are great for outfield play. The price is more than 300 yuan. The sole texture of the shoes has not been smoothed out after half a year on the cement floor. However, the weight is dozens of grams heavier than Nike's defender shoes. Those who pursue the ultimate disguised speed may find it a bit dragging. If we only count the sales volume and reputation in the domestic market, these two brands can move up at least two places in the rankings. Now, their overseas market share has not yet increased, which has lowered the overall score.

If you are looking for a niche specialization, you can actually just look for models in the corresponding field, regardless of the overall ranking. For example, those who play volleyball go directly to Mizuno. The training shoes of the men's and women's volleyball national teams are basically made by Mizuno. The cushioning of WAVE technology is very good at protecting the landing of jump shots. I used to go to the provincial team to play with friends, and the whole team had at least two pairs of Mizuno volleyball shoes in the shoe cabinet. If you are into cross-country hiking, you can just buy Salomon with your eyes closed. Last year I went hiking in Wugong Mountain and walked on the dirt road when it rained. The XT-6 I wore had a stable grip. My friend wearing ordinary sneakers next to me fell twice, but I didn't slip during the whole process. Of course, if you mainly wear them for walking on the road, don’t buy them. The soles are as hard as bricks and your feet will hurt after walking for a long time.

In fact, to put it bluntly, all rankings are only for reference. The one that suits your own feet is the best. If you usually run three kilometers after get off work to exercise, there is no need to spend more than 1,000 yuan to buy top-notch racing shoes. Domestic cushioning shoes worth 300 to 400 yuan are more comfortable to wear. If you are playing professional games, then it is right to choose the top model corresponding to the specific sport. After all, compared with the small budget, not getting injured and being able to perform at your level are the most important.