Mizuno's position in China is a bit embarrassing, it has a reputation but sales are not high, and many people don't even know that it makes badminton shoes. In fact, as the leader of Japanese sneakers, Mizuno is not only the main boot brand of the Japanese badminton team, but also the super anti-slip force and mechanical cushioning of the high-end FANG series are enough to make it enter the altar.
Fang means fang, which grips the ground firmly like fangs and claws, and Mizuno's anti-slip power is the best among major feather shoe manufacturers. The Wave Fang RX2 is hailed as a new boot that surpasses the existence of YONEX, Nozomi Okuhara and Ken Hayakawa. The WAVE structure provides excellent take-off cushioning, and the moderate hardness makes the starting speed fast enough, and the stability and shock absorption are excellent; The outer foot adopts a fully enclosed design, which supports and wraps the sole of the foot during the pedal step, and the inner side adopts 3D breathable PU to quickly dissipate heat and enhance wear resistance in high-intensity exercise. The XG rubber outsole perfectly combines grip and durability, and the friction between the sole and the ground can be clearly felt at the moment of landing start, making the smash more rapid; The RX2 uses the AP high-elastic EVA midsole on the heel to improve the shoe's shock absorption and comfort, while ensuring the shoe's light weight. However, the midsole and insole of Mei Kee sneakers are thin, which is conducive to fast movement, but it is not recommended to play on bad courts for a long time or people with large weight.
The Wave Fang SS is also a mythical existence, focusing on speed, and the lightweight single shoe weighs only 310g. The split sole design separates the forefoot and heel into two sections, and the forefoot is divided into four power zones, namely the thumb, the four little toes, the sole of the foot and the edge of the sole of the foot. The heel shock absorption area is U-shaped, and when the heel force is downward, the vertical pressure of the downward pressure is distributed around the U-shaped groove to avoid direct collision when jumping and falling, and reduce the damage to the center. D-Flex Groove technology provides a midsole that supports and resists torsion, which is by no means matched by other brands with a single piece of carbon fiber cloth embedded in the sole. Thanks to the midsole torsion technology, the INTERCOOL internal drying system technology opens the hole between the forefoot and midsole for ventilation without compromising support. KENE, a composite cushioning material added to the WAVE structural interval, is 15% lighter than the previous generation AP outsole, but the elasticity is greatly improved, and it can quickly recover after efficiently absorbing impact pressure, and at the same time, it has extremely high durability and will not lose its cushioning performance after long-term use. However, the wear resistance of SS is poor, and it is easy to cause wear marks, and the shoe cost rate is high.
The price of Mizuno's high-end series is not outrageous, and you can get it at about 500 yuan to 800 yuan. The 7KM-74009, which belongs to the WAVE GATE series, also has excellent slip resistance, lateral stability and abrasion resistance, but due to the bulky sole and slightly slower start-up, the price of the 300 is also very cost-effective as an entry option.