大多數人看鞋，只看外觀或品牌。跑步鞋就跑步、走路鞋就散步、網球鞋就打網球。
但對我們這些真正打乒乓球的人來說，鞋子是沉默的武器。
它不會幫你拉弧圈，也不會給你爆衝扣殺，
但它會影響你每一步、每一次橫移、每一個急停、每一個回位。
年紀越大，我越看得清楚：
很多傷不是球造成的，是鞋造成的。
特別是 55 歲以上的球友，我看過扭傷、膝痛、滑倒⋯⋯
很多都是因為穿了不適合的鞋，最大元兇？
跑步鞋。
下面我們就把不同運動鞋的特色講清楚，
然後深入解釋：為什麼乒乓球鞋是最適合我們的選擇？
1. 不同運動鞋的用途與差異
跑步鞋
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為「向前跑」設計
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厚底緩震
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鞋跟偏高
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中底軟而彈
❌ 不適合左右移動
❌ 太高、太軟，乒乓球容易扭傷
走路鞋
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後跟較硬
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舒適耐走
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重量偏大
❌ 不靈活
❌ 側向支撐不夠
羽毛球鞋
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低重心
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側向支撐佳
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室內抓地強
✔ 和乒乓球鞋很接近，但緩震較多，因羽球跳躍較頻繁
網球鞋
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重、耐磨、適合戶外
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為大步跨與急停設計
❌ 太重
❌ 抓地花紋不適合室內木地板或 PU 地板
乒乓球鞋
三大重點：輕、薄、穩。
專為以下動作打造：
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快速小步伐
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左右爆發式橫移
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快速前後移動
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穩定重心轉換
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即時停、即時走
2. 乒乓球鞋的 5 大關鍵優勢
(1) 超低鞋底（低重心設計）
乒乓球講究「穩」。
鞋越低，越不容易扭到腳踝。
優點：
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平衡更好
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回位速度快
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對長者更安全
跑鞋太高太軟，側移時非常危險。
(2) 極輕量、極靈活
乒乓球的步伐像跳舞——一直調整、一直變化。
鞋一定要輕，不然反應會慢半拍。
輕量鞋讓你：
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向前衝更快
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左右移更靈活
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落地與起步更自然
(3) 強大的側向支撐
乒乓球的 80% 移動是側向的。
因此鞋側必須硬挺，才能保護腳踝與膝蓋。
這正是跑步鞋最缺乏的地方。
(4) 室內地板專用抓地力
乒乓球鞋的橡膠不是「黏」，而是「穩」。
適合木地板、PU、PVC、室內體育館地面。
優勢：
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快速停止
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快速橫移
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不會滑，也不會卡太緊
(5) 涼爽透氣、長時間穿也不累
乒乓球練兩三個小時很正常。
鞋不透氣會熱、會悶、會疲勞。
好鞋特點：
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網布鞋面
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包覆感佳
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長時間穿不累
3. 對 55 –70 歲球友的隱藏好處
年紀大後，我們的：
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平衡感降低
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反應變慢
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關節較脆弱
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膝蓋特別怕不穩
穿乒乓球鞋後，
很多長者都跟我說：
「腳底穩了，球自然打得順。」
「不會滑了，敢大步跨了。」
「腳踝不會痛了。」
鞋子真的可以改變你的球風。
4. 如何挑選適合自己的乒乓球鞋？
✔ 低鞋底
✔ 250–300g 輕量
✔ 室內抓地橡膠
✔ 側向支撐佳
✔ 前掌靈活
✔ 透氣網布
✔ 包覆良好
常見品牌：
Butterfly / Mizuno / Li-Ning / Tibhar / Yasaka / Donic / Stiga / Victas
對長者友好的品牌：
Mizuno、李寧、Butterfly Lezoline 系列
結語：步伐從腳下開始
乒乓球鞋不會讓你一夜變成馬龍，
但會給你最好的「移動基礎」。
腳穩，人就穩。
人穩，球就穩。
這是最小的投資，
卻帶來最大的改變。
Why Table Tennis Shoes Are Different: A Senior Player’s Guide to the Right Footwear for Maximum Control
For most people, shoes are just shoes — running shoes for running, walking shoes for strolling, tennis shoes for the court. But for us table tennis players, footwear becomes a quiet weapon. It doesn’t smash winners or loop forehands, but it affects every step, every push-off, every recovery.
Over the years of playing with senior friends (55+ or even 70+), I’ve seen many injuries caused by the wrong shoes: twisted ankles, knee strain, even slipped falls. The common mistake?
Wearing running shoes for table tennis.
Let’s break down the differences among various sports shoes — and then dive into what makes ping pong shoes uniquely suited to our fast, reactive, stop-and-go game.
1. Why Different Sports Need Different Shoes
Running Shoes
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Designed for forward motion only
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Thick heel cushioning
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Higher heel-to-toe drop
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Bigger, softer midsole
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Good for shock absorption
❌ Bad for side-to-side movement
❌ Too bouncy and unstable for table tennis
Walking Shoes
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Stiff heel support
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Comfortable cushioning
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Heavier than running shoes
❌ Not responsive enough
❌ Poor lateral stability
Badminton Shoes
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Low to the ground
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Excellent lateral movement support
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Strong grip
✔ Very similar to table tennis shoes
(But often slightly more cushioned for jumping)
Tennis Shoes
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Heavy, durable, outdoor use
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Strong outsole for hard courts
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Built for large lunges and powerful stops
❌ Too heavy for TT
❌ Grip pattern wrong for indoor wooden/PU floors
Table Tennis Shoes
Light. Flexible. Low. Grippy. Responsive.
Made specifically for:
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Explosive side steps
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Quick in-and-out footwork
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Maintaining balance during loops and counters
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Precise weight transfer
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Constant micro-adjustments
2. What Makes Table Tennis Shoes Excel — The 5 Key Attributes
(1) Ultra-Low Sole (Low-Profile Design)
Table tennis is all about stability.
The lower you stand, the less likely you are to roll your ankle during fast lateral movements.
Why it matters:
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Better balance
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Faster recovery after each stroke
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Safer movement for senior players
Running shoes often put you “high off the ground,” which is dangerous in a sideways sport.
(2) Lightweight & Flexible
Ping pong footwork is like dancing — constant small steps, adjustments, rhythm.
The shoe must “disappear” on your feet.
Table tennis shoes weigh far less than tennis or running shoes.
The flexible forefoot helps with:
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Short bursts
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Pivoting during topspin
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Sudden stops
(3) Strong Lateral Support (Side-to-Side Stability)
Unlike runners, we move:
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Sideways
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Diagonally
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Forward to the short ball
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Back to the deep ball
A proper TT shoe prevents ankle roll and knee strain.
This is why many amateur players injure themselves using running shoes — the heel is too tall, and the sides are too soft.
(4) Excellent Grip for Indoor Floors
The outsole is purpose-built for:
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Wooden sports floors
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PVC/PU table tennis floors
Not too sticky, not too slippery.
Just right for:
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Fast shuffles
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Sudden stops
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Explosive wide forehand steps
Badminton shoes also have good grip, but sometimes slightly stickier — TT shoes are tuned to allow quick releasing movements.
(5) Breathability & Comfort for Long Practice Sessions
Table tennis involves constant footwork, even for older players.
A hot, heavy shoe slows you down.
Good table tennis shoes:
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Have mesh uppers
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Keep the feet cool
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Offer snug but not tight fit
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Reduce fatigue over 2–3 hours of play
3. The Hidden Benefit for Senior Players (Age 55 –70+)
As we get older, our:
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Balance decreases
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Reaction slows a little
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Joints become more vulnerable
A proper table tennis shoe reduces injury risk and makes movement effortless.
Many of the 55 –70 year-old friends in my ping pong group switched from running shoes to proper TT shoes — and almost everyone reports better balance, more confidence, and fewer slips.
Some even said:
“I didn’t know shoes made such a big difference!”
Yes. They do.
4. So, What Should You Look for When Buying Ping Pong Shoes?
Here’s your quick checklist:
✔ Low sole
✔ Lightweight (250–300g is good)
✔ Indoor grip rubber
✔ Strong lateral support
✔ Flexible forefoot
✔ Breathable mesh upper
✔ Snug, not loose fit
Brands commonly used by pros:
Butterfly, Mizuno, Tibhar, Yasaka, Stiga, Donic, Li-Ning, Victas.
For senior players who value comfort:
Mizuno, Li-Ning, and Butterfly Lezoline series are very popular.
Final Thoughts: Footwork Starts From the Ground Up
Table tennis shoes won’t magically give you Ma Long footwork,
but they will give you the right foundation to move naturally, safely, and efficiently.
When your feet feel stable and light,
your loops improve,
your footwork flows,
your confidence increases,
and — most importantly —
your body stays injury-free.
A small investment,
but a huge upgrade for your game.
A clear, practical guide explaining the differences among running, walking, tennis, badminton, and table tennis shoes — and why proper table tennis shoes improve balance, grip, and safety, especially for senior players.
深入解析跑鞋、走路鞋、羽球鞋、網球鞋與乒乓球鞋的差異，帶你了解乒乓球鞋在穩定性、抓地力與敏捷度上的優勢，特別適合中老年球友參考。
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