Today’s volleyball shoes for men are constructed of high performance features engineered specifically for the sport of volleyball. Whether playing in college games, adult volleyball leagues or tournaments, a quality volleyball shoe is important. Competitive players demand comfort and maneuverability during indoor court games to improve game performance and reduce risk of injury.
The most popular brands for men’s volleyball shoes are Adidas, ASICS and Mizuno because of their quality, design and availability. Players should review the unique technology and features of each brand when choosing the best volleyball shoe for a particular playing style and skill level.
Adidas Offers Limited Selection of Volleyball Shoes for Men
Adidas has a limited selection of volleyball shoes or men, with a larger focus on offering basketball, soccer and running shoes. In fact, volleyball is not a featured sport for men on the Adidas web site.
The only volleyball shoe currently available for men is the Adidas 6-3-1 CC Team shoe. Offering the Adidas ClimaCool® and SpeedCut™ technology, the 6-3-1 CC Team is lightweight, well-ventilated, quick and stable. Comfort and shock absorption are improved with the 3D Torsion® midsole and adiPrene® forefoot insert. The MSRP is $94.95 USD.
ASICS Volleyball Shoes Popular for Technology and Style
With a large line of men’s and women’s ASICS volleyball shoes, ASICS has an impressive shoe offering for competitive volleyball players who are serious about style and performance technology features.
ASICS volleyball shoes for men include:
- GEL-Sensi 3 – MSRP $120 USD
- Volleycross 2 – MSRP $100 USD
- GEL-1130V - MSRP $80 USD
- GEL-Domain 2 - MSRP $90 USD
- GEL-Rocket 5 - MSRP $55 USD
Innovative sneaker technology adopted by ASICS for their volleyball shoes include:
- Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe-off
- Personal Heel Fit (PHF®) memory foam lined heel
- Biomorphic Fit® upper to reduce buckling and irritation
- Solyte® lightweight midsole material
- PGuard™ toe protector
Mizuno Men’s Volleyball Shoe Brand with Wave Technology
Known for quality running shoes, the Mizuno brand offers several volleyball shoes for men that are built with Mizuno Wave® technology. According to Mizuno, their Wave technology “uniformly disperses shock throughout the sole, providing lightweight cushioning and enhanced stability”.
The Mizuno brand includes two shoes categorized as men’s volleyball shoes: Mizuno Tornado 5 (MSRP $100 USD) and the Mizuno Lightening 6 (MSRP $80). Both Mizuno shoes are offered in sizes up to 17, whereas Adidas and ASICS volleyball shoes only go up to sizes 15 or 16 for men.
Buying Adidas, ASICS or Mizuno Men’s Volleyball Shoes Online
The best place to find the largest selection of men’s volleyball shoes is online. Volleyball specialty stores are typically only accessible online or via catalog. These stores specialize in the best volleyball brands and equipment, often offering discounts when purchasing larger quantities for a team. Online super stores like Zappos or Amazon will also likely have availability and size selection. Generous return policies (such as the free return shipping policy offered by Zappos) take the risk out of buying shoes online. This is very important when buying specialty shoes like volleyball shoes for men and investing in quality brands like Adidas, ASICS or Mizuno.
Sources: Adidas, ASICS America, Mizuno
Diane Seltzer - Diane is a branding, pr and social media marketer with experience ranging from advertising to corporate marketing and consulting.
