Xiom Footwork Shoes
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Topic: Xiom Footwork Shoes
Posted By: AndySmith
Subject: Xiom Footwork Shoes
Date Posted: 04/21/2017 at 3:42pm
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Anyone tried these yet? The one-piece sole looks interesting. ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
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Posted By: vic#74
Date Posted: 04/21/2017 at 11:27pm
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+1. Looks attractive. ------------- ITC Premier XR Nittaku Sieger Pk50 Tibhar Evolution EL-S |
Posted By: Crowsfeather
Date Posted: 04/22/2017 at 12:40am
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http://xiom.co.kr/product/product_detail.aspx?catCode=91&prdCode=1001459 nice color ------------- I'm no longer an EJ and I'm proud . |
Posted By: AndySmith
Date Posted: 04/22/2017 at 4:40am
Yeah, I like the purple/pink ones. Shame that's the only colour TT11 isn't stocking at the mo. Was hoping to find out how they compare to the usual suspects in terms of weight, grip and cushioning. That one-piece sole could be very thin. ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
Crowsfeather wrote:Posted By: Kolev
Date Posted: 04/22/2017 at 6:13am
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Do you feel better with thin soles? ------------- Hallmark Carbon Extreme (x3) FH: D05/G1/RX BH: Z2/D64/Ω7Pro |
Posted By: kolevtt
Date Posted: 04/22/2017 at 7:04am
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122 EUR for unknown tt shoes ? |
Posted By: AndySmith
Date Posted: 04/22/2017 at 7:36am
You can get them much cheaper than that. ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
Posted By: Kolev
Date Posted: 04/22/2017 at 7:57am
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I wonder what is the advantage of one piece sole? ------------- Hallmark Carbon Extreme (x3) FH: D05/G1/RX BH: Z2/D64/Ω7Pro |
Posted By: Kolev
Date Posted: 04/22/2017 at 7:59am
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Really nice colours ------------- Hallmark Carbon Extreme (x3) FH: D05/G1/RX BH: Z2/D64/Ω7Pro |
Posted By: Rich215
Date Posted: 04/22/2017 at 10:20am
It is very cheap to produce.......also the quality of these shoes for materials looks poor. Actually these shoes look like they had one big design target....low weight. That said....they look ugly and cheap. Sorry..... ------------- |
Posted By: AndySmith
Date Posted: 04/22/2017 at 12:01pm
There is no accounting for taste - or my lack of it! I like the look of em, but I'm concerned they will lack grip or be uncomfortable in comparison with my current Wave Medal 5. Hence the questions, but I guess no one has taken the plunge yet. ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
Posted By: Rich215
Date Posted: 04/23/2017 at 10:23am
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They look like they will grip well actually. If you are the type that can wear the "slipper" type of TT shoes...these probably feel like wearing almost nothing. Will be interesting to see how they wear and feel after a month or two of use. ------------- |
Posted By: Baal
Date Posted: 04/23/2017 at 10:41am
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I have always been surprised that the prices of shoes and clothes from Xiom are so high given that their rubbers and blades are often lower than some of their main competitors. |
Posted By: berndt_mann
Date Posted: 04/23/2017 at 11:30am
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"Footwork shoes" aren't a bad idea, but you gotta have footwork or at least be willing to acquire it. The Koyo Bears I wore in the early 1970s were fine on wooden floors, but I would definitely not recommend such a shoe if you play on concrete or linoleum. ------------- bmann1942 Setup: Mark Bellamy Master Craftsman blade, British Leyland hard rubber |
Posted By: h0n1g
Date Posted: 04/23/2017 at 12:24pm
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http://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/xiom-shoes-footwork-blue
seems like in-stock?
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Posted By: AndySmith
Date Posted: 04/23/2017 at 12:55pm
Their rubbers are priced like most of the other ESN options, but their blades are generally a bit cheaper yeah. Their clothes are very pricey as you say. I've picked up a few xiom shirts and shorts in sales (where the price is approaching average for the market) and they're really well made with some interesting ideas like concealed air flaps. But pretty crazy prices at full retail. I'm holding off on the shoes until I hear some feedback one way or another. Expensive experiment, and I got my Medal 5 for less. And they're great.
Wrong colour for me.
------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
Posted By: Crowsfeather
Date Posted: 04/23/2017 at 10:18pm
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I'm considering white-blue / white-orange. Shoes color shine from distance !!!!! ------------- I'm no longer an EJ and I'm proud . |
Posted By: gianquittia
Date Posted: 04/25/2017 at 12:41am
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Hi. Has anyone purchased these or other Xiom shoes. I wear a 10 in an Asic and have reasonably high arches. Was wondering what Xiom size you wear compared to an Asic, New balance, Adidas or Puma. ------------- Timo Boll Zlf FH Yasaka Rakza 7 1.9 BH Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft 1.9 |
Posted By: Sedis
Date Posted: 04/28/2017 at 2:22pm
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Just received my pair of these. Weight wise they are pretty similar to other Table tennis shoes - 279g for one shoe, with inner sole and laces (size EU42/UK8/JP26.5) Size wise the Japanese size (26.5) seems pretty accurate. I won't get a chance to play in them until Sunday, but they seem really, really grippy on my wooden floor, if anything I'm more worried about more grip than I am used to, rather than a lack of it. I am also not sure how long this will last for as the tread is made up of very small hexagons, which unless the sole material is very hardwearing, don't look that substantial
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Posted By: balldance
Date Posted: 05/20/2017 at 1:05pm
hello, how is it going? please share a review if possible. I'm interested in these shoes. I care most about grip and durability. Just like you, I'm not sure how long the sole will last. anyone else tried these shoes yet? |
Posted By: gekogark1212
Date Posted: 10/05/2017 at 6:30am
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Just bought a pair. Will post when I can train ------------- (\__/) (='.'=) But there's no sense crying over every mistake, (")_(") You just keep on trying till you run out of cake. |
Posted By: AndiHL
Date Posted: 11/17/2017 at 10:16am
| some new experiences? |
Posted By: Sedis
Date Posted: 11/17/2017 at 1:24pm
| Mine seem to be lasting up very well. Only very minor signs of wear after using them twice a week for nearly 7 months now. |
Posted By: h0n1g
Date Posted: 11/17/2017 at 6:39pm
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The cushioning in these is terrible. In my opinion not usable if you are above 190 pounds. ------------- --- http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71705&title=feeback-h0n1g" rel="nofollow - My Feedback Thread |
Posted By: Chewy
Date Posted: 11/28/2017 at 3:17am
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In my honest opinion, I totally agree with Honig. These shoes do not have the best cushioning, especially on the sole area. If you are heavy on your feet or are particular about cushion/ comfort. You might want to look at other options. From a direct comparison, Mizuno shoes are of better quality overall. I do maintain and clean my shoes regularly. Below in the pictures you can see, I’ve taken out the insoles, the Xiom Footwork still has some sloppy finishing with thread dangling around. Whereas the Mizuno is completed very nicely. Price-wise the Xiom Footwork shoes were not exactly much cheaper either. Therefore considering the value for money and workmanship, i’d rate it 4/10 in this department.   
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Posted By: wanchope
Date Posted: 02/06/2018 at 6:26am
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Any follow up reviews? Now they are sold at discount at tt11. Worth to buy? ------------- Barwell fleet, Omega 7 Pro & Fastarc S1 |
Posted By: gianquittia
Date Posted: 02/06/2018 at 9:54pm
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Not comfortable at all. Very little cushioning. I don't play on rubber floors, so,that would probably help. If you play on hard floors I recommend Salming Kobra squash shoes. Insanely comfortable. Order a half size up. ------------- Timo Boll Zlf FH Yasaka Rakza 7 1.9 BH Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft 1.9 |
Posted By: wanchope
Date Posted: 02/06/2018 at 10:34pm
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Thanks for the info. I'll just keep to the Mizuno models ------------- Barwell fleet, Omega 7 Pro & Fastarc S1 |
Posted By: mts388
Date Posted: 02/07/2018 at 12:40am
I just ordered a pair. I'll give a review when I get them. |
Posted By: emihet
Date Posted: 02/08/2018 at 1:59pm
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did these shoes improve anyone's footwork? ------------- Viscaria, Ma Long 5, Old Clippers, BTY Ovtcharov and Various Custom blades |
Posted By: wanchope
Date Posted: 02/20/2018 at 3:26pm
Any comments so far? ------------- Barwell fleet, Omega 7 Pro & Fastarc S1 |
Posted By: mts388
Date Posted: 02/20/2018 at 4:34pm
I just got them and will try them at the club tomorrow night. Best looking shoes I've ever seen. |
Posted By: wanchope
Date Posted: 02/24/2018 at 9:23pm
Did you try them out?  ------------- Barwell fleet, Omega 7 Pro & Fastarc S1 |
Posted By: mts388
Date Posted: 02/25/2018 at 1:06am
I tried them and they didn't fit. I even got a 1/2 size larger, but after about an hour I get pain across the balls of my feet. It could be because my feet are wider than usual. I can't seem to find wider shoes. I really wanted them to work. They're really beautiful. |