The new Yonex AERUS Z badminton shoe is the lightest badminton shoe yet from Yonex. Weighing only 250 gms, the Aerus Z badminton shoe allows for a slimmer structure by adopting a new sole made of Feather Bounce FOAM, a material that is 8% lighter in weight, while still generating more repulsion than the previous AERUS models. With a new seamless upper design, the Durable Skin Light and Double Raschel Mesh bring less weight with better fit, flexibility, and breathability. Modern badminton continues to become a faster and faster game, and players need shoes to meet the demands of the more intense footwork. Adopting Yonex’s proprietary shock-absorbing material, Power Cushion+, the AERUS Z also features a redesigned midsole structure, further increasing shock-absorption and resilience, while remaining lighter and allowing for greater agility than ever before. The upper part of the shoe realizes improved fit and decreased weight by adopting a new material that combines elasticity and toughness. Additionally, weight is reduced by the upper part of the shoe is one seamless piece, eliminating the need for fabric overlap and seams.