Yonex Aerus Z2 Women's Badminton Court Shoe - Mint

The Yonex Power Cushion Aerus Z2 Women's Badminton Court Shoe in Mint (Item Code: SHBAZ2L) is a clean, refreshing colorway in Yonex’s premiere ultra-lightweight performance lineup. Tailored to the anatomical demands of female players, this shoe balances minimalist weight optimization with robust court stability, offering a fast, low-to-the-ground, barefoot feel that clocks in at a mere 240 grams per shoe.

Core Performance Technologies

1. Feather Light X Midsole (msLITE X): As the foundation of Yonex's lightest shoe series, this chemical foam blend is 12% lighter than standard lightweight midsoles. It dramatically minimizes leg fatigue during marathon training sessions and speeds up recovery positioning between intense rallies.
2. POWER CUSHION+: Embedded as a targeted shock-absorbing wedge in the heel. Compared to standard EVA, this premium formulation improves shock absorption by 28% and propulsion by 62%. It captures the hard downward force of defensive lunges or rear-court jump smash landings, converting that impact into a quick spring-forward effect.
3. Radial Blade Sole Pattern: Moving away from standard hexagonal traction, this non-marking rubber outsole features a finely tuned "windmill" tread that alternates deep and shallow channels. This spreads out court impact pressure evenly and boosts multi-directional traction by approximately 3%, ensuring a reliable bite for sudden stops and starts.
4. 3D Power Graphite Sheet: A structural carbon-composite plate running through the midfoot chassis. It provides superior torsional rigidity, keeping the ultra-light shoe from bowing or twisting inward under severe lateral forces.

Upper Engineering & Women's Fit Profile

1. Seamless Air-Exchange Upper: Constructed by vacuum-pressing Durable Skin Light (a tough, flexible polyurethane material) with Double Raschel Mesh. This 100% recycled eco-friendly upper drops heavy stitched overlays entirely, lowering weight while allowing moisture and heat to vent 8 times faster than conventional fabrics.
2. Women’s Specific Last (2E Width): Molded to accommodate a female footprint, this 2E width structure incorporates a narrower, more contoured heel cup and arch alignment compared to unisex or standard men's models, entirely eliminating heel slippage.
3. Toe Assist Shape & Synchro-Fit Insole: The toe-centric box layout reduces friction and impact pressure on the big toe, while the elevated mid-to-heel insole contour secures the bottom of your foot against forward sliding inside the shoe.

Court Persona

The Mint edition delivers a highly stylized, clean aesthetic to the court. It is a premier choice for competitive female athletes—especially quick-reacting doubles net players or deceptive singles players—who want an incredibly fast, lightweight feel without exposing themselves to heavy impact fatigue.

Specifications

• Colorway: Mint / Mint Blue.
• Fit Profile: Women's Standard Fit (2E Width).
• Upper Material: Synthetic Fiber.
• Midsole: Synthetic Resin (msLITE X + Power Cushion+).
• Outsole: Non-marking Radial Blade Rubber.
• Weight: ~240g (Per shoe, based on standard women's sample sizes).