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22 May 2026

Court shoes vs running shoes — please stop

Running shoes belong on roads. Court shoes belong on courts. The difference is your ACL.

Running shoes are built for forward motion. Badminton is lateral, explosive, multi-directional. Wearing runners on court is how you tear an ACL.

A real court shoe has a flat gum sole, reinforced lateral support, and a low profile so your ankle stays stable when you lunge. Spend the 4,000 baht. Your knees will thank you in ten years.