Updated 24 Oct 2026
Only shoes made in a wide fit, best rated first. A shoe that pinches makes you slower and blisters you; size up only as a last resort.
Cushioned competition shoe, including heavier players. Yonex's new flagship line, with a springy REV foam and graphite midsole that reviewers found softer than older Yonex shoes. It aims to combine cushioning, stability and launch.
From £142.95 at Badminton HQ RRP £175
Stability and protection, heavier players. Yonex's stability flagship: a stiff, snug shoe with a one-piece outsole that keeps the foot planted on hard cuts. Cushioning is firm, so it suits players who want support over softness.
From £103.83 at Central Sports RRP £170
Speed-first match play for light, fit players. Yonex's lightest shoe: very low and fast with excellent grip, but minimal cushioning. Reviewers recommend it for light players with healthy joints and warn it is tiring for heavy landers.
From £129.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £165
Light competition badminton shoe. Babolat's top badminton shoe, fifth generation, built for speed at 280 g. Michelin rubber, a rocker-shaped dual-density sole and straps for side-to-side hold.
From £72.95 at Badminton HQ RRP £125
All-round club and match play for confident movers. The fourth 65 Z is Yonex's middle-ground shoe: snug, low and quick, with cushioning focused in the heel. Strong-footed players who want speed will like it; heavy landers may find the forefoot firm.
From £84.10 at Central Sports RRP £165
Grippy, stable all-round badminton shoe. Hundred's first high-end badminton shoe (2026), with a Goodyear outsole and a carbon support plate. ckyew found the grip excellent and the fit roomy, though it is heavy at about 368 g a shoe.
From £99.99 at Central Sports RRP £140
Budget shoe with Radial Blade grip. A 2026 entry model that brings the Radial Blade outsole and a semi one-piece sole to a budget price. No independent review was found.
From £46.95 at Badminton HQ RRP £60
Snug, lace-free all-round fit. Third BOA-dial 88, with a tall, snug heel and Radial Blade grip. Beast Badminton loved the fit but found the toe box firm and thinly padded.
From £173.95 at Badminton HQ
Comfortable mid-range shoe. A soft, padded mid-range Yonex with a cushioned toe box and three widths. Beast Badminton found the midsole flat and the heel too soft and low for aggressive play.
From £82.95 at Badminton HQ RRP £105
Entry-level badminton shoe. Yonex's entry shoe for beginners, built for stability with a one-piece outsole. No independent review was found.
From £54.95 at Badminton HQ RRP £70