| Table tennis is an enjoyable sport for players of all | | | | good shock absorption. You'll need to be bouncing |
| ages and skill levels. The game can be played all year | | | | around in these without putting a lot of stress on your |
| round in the comfort of your own home. Whether | | | | skeletal structure. The traction should be allow you to |
| you're a serious or casual player, the proper equipment | | | | stop and turn on a dime. At the same time, the traction |
| will increase your enjoyment of the game. When it | | | | shouldn't cause your feet to stick to the floor too |
| comes to any sport, shoes are an important piece of | | | | much. Some table tennis shoes come with a hard |
| equipment. The right shoes are important for comfort | | | | plastic type sole instead of rubber. These will generally |
| while playing. They can also drastically affect your | | | | last longer. Leather is also your best choice as |
| game and skill level. Let's take a look at the different | | | | opposed to synthetic materials when it comes to |
| types of table tennis shoes and what you should look | | | | durability. |
| for when choosing a pair. | | | | The amount of stiffness in the shoe is also important |
| Most table tennis shows are low top style gym shoes. | | | | for your consideration. A stiffer shoe will give more |
| They are normally light and have great traction. If | | | | support, but it can hamper movement and be less |
| you're slipping and sliding around while trying to play a | | | | comfortable. The best thing for any table tennis player |
| game, it's definitely time for a new pair. The number | | | | to do is to try a lot of different styles. This way you |
| one thing to look for is a pair that feels comfortable. | | | | can find out what works best for you and your |
| Always try a pair on and walk around in them to get | | | | personal style of play. |
| an idea of how they feel. The shoes should fit snug | | | | Now that you know what to look for, let's talk about |
| and be light while also allowing your feet to breath. The | | | | some of the specific different types of shoes. Five of |
| level of ankle support the shoe gives is really a matter | | | | the most popular good quality shoes are the Stiga |
| of taste for the individual player. | | | | Wasp, Killerspin Kinetic, Mizuno, Yasaka Gatien De |
| In addition to lightness, you'll want a pair of shoes with | | | | Luxe, and Adidas table Tennis Shoes. |