Decathlon - a famous sports supermarket in France, where you can buy thousands of products in more than 80 categories of sports.
With its concept of "making sports within reach", you can buy cost-effective products here with good after-sales service, reduce decision-making time, and save selection costs. Beginners or light enthusiasts can come here to choose cost-effective products. It is the choice of many people around me.
Decathlon’s badminton brand is called PERFLY. It is famous for being friendly to novices, with cheap clothes and stable prices for rackets and shoes. However, PERFLY’s professional products have always been hard to get hold of among the player community.
PERFLY has been improving itself, hoping to change the inherent perception of professional players and increase recognition in the circle. In order to change,
released a new flagship badminton shoe in September: BS990. This flagship product has greatly improved its performance compared to the past, and the retail price is 599rmb!
Their marked price is the store transaction price, and no micro-business makes a profit from the price difference. Unless it is facing a product change and a special price, the price will be the same in stores across the country. Very few are being cut off by micro-businesses due to merchant stockpiling or network information asymmetry. They are all self-operated stores, thereby reducing decision-making time and obtaining a two-year warranty service that is rare for sports brands.
BS990 appearance design is inspired by the cybernetic machinery in the game. The main color is glare purple and the striped laser surface with a high refractive index. The irregular texture on the surface is similar to the exterior of the mecha in the game. There are several irregularities on the surface. The translucent area makes the shoe look less heavy, and the design idea is novel and unique.
The strip material of the upper is made of KPU with strong support. In terms of breathability, it is not as good as PU and knitted fabric uppers. Therefore, in order to coordinate ventilation and heat dissipation, the designer opened three skylights on the surface: the upper side, the left side, and the right side. The "skylights" are opened using the unique craft of "tearing". This asymmetrical tearing process is absolutely top-notch in terms of money consumption! The upper material of
is made of three layers of composite PU. The upper strip-shaped KPU stabilizes the upper, the middle layer of transparent TPU is breathable and improves the appearance, and the bottom layer of microfiber PU improves the sense of coverage and elasticity of the upper. The
ankle uses fly knitting technology to cover the ankle support area. The mix and match of different styles of uppers highlights the fit of the sneakers. A TPU reinforcement cage that imitates a mechanical mask is added to the back of the
heel to increase the support and stability of the heel. Highlighting the overall mechanical punk style
static wear fits the instep
BS990 shoe last is a V2.5 narrow last, which is tighter than the Falcon 2 and 88D when worn for the first time, and there is not much room for movement of the forefoot.
The combination of strip-shaped KPU and microfiber PU has good elasticity. It can fully support the instep and reduce the discomfort caused by the compression caused by KPU. It is more comfortable to wear than 9300. The integrated tongue and sock design makes the sneakers look simpler, and the use of less common flat shoelaces improves the comfort of the instep.
The large U-shaped wrapped sponge inside the heel limits unnecessary sliding of the ankle in the heel. The U-shaped wrap pillow has a longer circumference than D82 and provides better ankle protection. However, since the mouth of the shoe is made of fly knitted socks and a U-shaped pillow, and the tongue is integrated, it is a little difficult to wear.
Static wearing comfort is 8.5 points, which is above average among high-end badminton shoes
Self-developed dynamic anti-slip texture system
Sole rubber It is a traditional colored non-marking rubber with non-marking words on the forefoot in Chinese, French and English. The sole texture is a texture independently developed by Decathlon. The "hummingbird" shape on the outside and the wavy texture on the heel are designed to stabilize the heel and prevent slipping when falling. The spiral texture on the inside is designed to provide anti-slip support during startup and rotation. The forefoot cross groove stitch is designed to facilitate foot flexion. The forefoot flexes and rebounds well. It is much easier to do some curling movements than the 9300. The sole texture is slightly harder than the solid color rubber sole.
Dynamic anti-slip: 8.5 points, when exposed to moisture Slightly slipperier than the Victory Top, the anti-slip performance of the two is the same in dry conditions
There is a clear difference in the rebound buffering functions of the front and rear palms
BS99 is equipped with a new generation of buffering system: DHN.
The SCF material formed by the supercritical fluid foaming technology of the same generation as Si Lei
has much better rebound and shock absorption than its previous generation DIAPAD3 system. It feels more elastic on the foot. This is what I squatted on. A day's experience in the Decathlon store. This is also a rare benefit for large physical stores.
The high-elastic piece on the front is made of SCF material, which makes the rebound time of the forefoot shorter and faster. The heel of
is a DHN buffer system, which widens and enlarges the buffer area to make the pedaling feel stable and thick. The drop buffer is better than 920, 7800 and 922. The forefoot is fast and the backfoot is soft, following the idea of today's competitive badminton shoes. Coupled with the supercritical foaming process, PERFLY's design ideas and concepts are less different from those of first-tier brands. The
BS990 insole draws on a variety of features on the market: wavy patterns on the forefoot, dense small diamond patterns on the rear, slightly thinner insole thickness on the forefoot, slightly higher heel surrounds, and everything that should be included except for the arch support KPU piece. Personally, I feel that the cushioning of the forefoot of the insole is average. If you need cushioning, you can replace the insoles of the three major brands.
Cushioning and rebound foot feel: 8.5 points. If you need cushioning, you can replace the insoles of three major brands
Support and protection
The most important function of badminton shoes is support and protection. The support and protection of BS990 exceeds my expectations. The TPU material of the heel has high hardness, and the U-pillow sponge design can give the ankle more support. When performing sideways jumps, falling, starting, and braking on the court, the heel provides strong support and protection to the ankle. I personally feel that its heel protection performance even exceeds that of 9300 and 03
BS990. The arch of the foot uses specially reinforced TPU to connect the front and rear palms. And the sole torsion support does not use the carbon plate solution of Green Factory. I personally got the product and let some children from professional sports schools wear it and experience it. Our experience is: the arch of the foot is difficult to bend, and the anti-torsion protection is not inferior to 03, 922, and 920. Once you are familiar with it, you can make bold moves. BS990 is worn by players contracted by the brand. I believe they dare not treat it carelessly. I think carbon plates are not the only solution. As long as R&D is willing to spend money, there will be more paths to success.
The strip design and transparent area of the upper are just opened in the area where the sole of the foot is often bent, making it easier for the forefoot to bend. Repeated starting and braking experience, the bending of the forefoot is smoother than that of the 9300. When the outer foot is required to land and exert force, the upper can give better reaction force for support and protection. The overall effect is very good, and the function of the forefoot is not inferior to that of the 9300. Some high-end sneakers. Although this product uses a large area of KPU upper to ensure lateral support, the unique design of strip KPU and open "skylight" reduces the pressure of the upper on the foot caused by the KPU material. I think the forefoot side protection is better than 920 , 03, 7800
support and protection: 9 points, this kind of protection experience at this price is better than
BS990 42 size (equal to L41.5/Y41/V41 size) single shoe weight 332, the weight is medium, the whole is made of large area KPU infused TPU Wrapped in a transparent mesh and with great support, it can be defined as a stable or comprehensive badminton shoe. Since the heel is slightly higher, the center of gravity is also slightly raised. It takes time to get used to it when wearing it, but there is no such thing as the high center of gravity of the 03. The deepest impression on me of
is the support and protection and the dazzling appearance and color matching. If you have higher cushioning needs, you can replace the insoles of the three major brands by yourself, and the foot feel will be improved to a certain extent.
BS990 meets all the needs of competitive players, and its performance can also compete with some mid-to-high-end products from the three major brands. Its biggest advantage is that its price is very stable. There are not many excuses for price reductions except for removal from the shelves, replacement, or the boss having three children. You don’t have to worry about sudden depreciation during various shopping festivals. The starting price of 599 can compete with many high-end products on the market, and even surpasses many special models of the three major brands that offer 40% or 50% off in terms of protection.
After mid-September, you may see this shoe in Decathlon malls across the country. If you are not sure, you can go to the store to try it. Their independent experience service is very loose. The store also provides free returns and exchanges for purchases. It supports online purchases and mail orders, and offline Reasonable refunds and 2-year warranty and other dog-licking policies are beyond the awareness of the sports market. What they sell is experience, not limited. The soaring prices and IQ taxes on the shelves, multiple store policies and comfortable exchange experience allow you to reduce the time of selection and save money. Spend more time in the canyons and arenas.
Amateur athletes recommend purchasing top-quality sneakers. Although some functions may be overflowing for daily use, referring to the concept of the "Running Bible", overflowing is the greatest protection in critical situations. Advanced players can naturally choose according to their own needs, because they have better strength and experience. However, amateur players lack foot movement and strength, and the overflow function can protect the feet and reduce pain at critical moments. Choosing badminton shoes carefully is the best choice to extend your sports career.
