Volleyball shoes

The popularity of volleyball, not only as a spectacular sports spectacle, but also as an active hobby for people who are far from big sports, only grows every year. And if professional volleyball players have no problems with the choice of special shoes, then amateur players sometimes find it difficult to decide which shoes to wear for a match or training.

Volleyball is one of the most mobile and energetic sports, so the shoes in which the player goes on the floor should not only be comfortable, but also safe from the point of view of injury risk.

Sudden changes in the direction of movement, jumping from a place and risky touchdowns are best done in the right shoes, designed taking into account all the features of the game.

The main difference between volleyball sneakers from running or universal running shoes is in their highly specialized nature. This allows us to consider them the same full-fledged element of a sports uniform, as well as shorts with a T-shirt, which athletes put on before the match.

The sole of such sneakers is made of materials that make this shoe “sharpened” for the highest possible jump and excellent cushioning during the landing. Manufacturers, as a rule, use rubber for this purpose, as well as carbon or unfilled rubber.

In addition, the use of sneakers and silicone when creating sneakers is also aimed at increasing operational safety. It allows to reduce the load on the knee joints of the athlete, as well as on the spine and ankle.To provide better protection for both the volleyball player and the shoe itself, its inside can be reinforced with foam rubber drapes.

In the manufacture of ordinary sneakers, their creators strive to give them a spectacular appearance, often using familiar, expensive-looking materials - genuine leather or at least its high-quality imitation.

In the case of volleyball shoes, this cannot be of benefit. The fact is that with active movement during episodes of the game or during training, a person increases sweating, which poses a completely different task for the developers of sports shoes. The sneaker should "breathe", so the use of such textures that resemble a thin mesh is recognized as the optimal solution.

The most widely used top is made of durable nylon. Leather and other familiar materials in this case can be used as rather decorative elements. Leather inserts also help increase the elasticity of the upper part of the shoe.

Special requirements are also imposed on the strength of volleyball shoes. According to professional athletes, one of the main advantages of correct sneakers is their “indestructibility”.

Given the harsh conditions in which these shoes are used, which are subjected to bending, stretching, folding and twisting during the game, designers are required to follow not only the image component in the development of new models, but also work closely with engineers. This is the only way to ensure that even after the longest game or workout, the athlete’s shoes take their original form for as long as possible.

When it comes to running shoes for volleyball, it should be understood that even the so-called amateur models can be considered professional - too high demands are placed on this type of sports shoe.

Whoever the sneakers are designed for: for a young beginner player, for a fragile graceful girl or for a athlete’s athletic complexion, in any case, they will be a clear example of a combination of design ideas and the most modern technological solutions.

In the right volleyball sneakers, any nuance matters. For example, a colored sole or a bright gamut of the upper part of the shoe is not only a visual “chip”, but also a way to distract the opponent’s attention from the ball, forcing him to react to colorful flickering on the floor.

• Firstly, it is traumatic and fraught with dislocations or even fractures if the landing is unsuccessful.
• And secondly, given the features of the sole, designed for the highest possible jump, such a hybrid of sneakers and sneakers would look extremely strange.

Another thing is high modifications. They are more suitable for beginner volleyball players, as they additionally protect the foot from possible damage. At the same time, one should not forget that high sneakers restrict freedom of movement, significantly reducing the possibility for sharp maneuvers and deceptive feints. Professional athletes and amateurs who seriously engage in volleyball as a hobby prefer medium-high sneakers.

Any professional or semi-professional sports shoes are created by specialized units of serious brands. Volleyball shoes in this context are no exception. This segment of the ammunition market for athletes is almost equally divided between the two "giants" - Asics and Mizuno.

Other world-famous brands of sportswear and shoes (the same Nike, Adidas and Reebok, for example) are also involved in the development and production of volleyball shoes, however, these two logos are most often flaunted on volleyball shoes.

The vast majority of products in this category both in Russian-language online stores and on foreign online trading sites - produced either by Mizuno or Asics.

For example, the assortment of volleyball shoes on the Kinash.ru and ProBall.ru websites consists entirely of products from these two companies.

Both companies are Japanese brands and constantly compete with each other in the field of high-tech developments and advanced solutions. So, in response to new products from Mizuno (such as the concept of improved traction of the sole with Sensor Point flooring and Mizuno Intercool technology, designed to absorb excess air inside the shoe), Asics specialists introduced the Gel system, which protects volleyball players from foot injuries and other most frequent damage.

In addition to the obvious requirements for highly specialized sports shoes, volleyball sneakers have a number of features that an unprepared buyer may not even be aware of. Let us dwell on the most important details, the knowledge of which will make the right choice.

Given the specifics of volleyball as an extremely mobile sport, you must responsibly approach the search for the perfect pair of sneakers. The primary filter will be excellent cushioning, an elastic sole and a reliable “grip” that fixes the foot and protects it from sprains and injuries. If the model meets all these requirements, it is important to make sure that ventilation and removal of excess moisture is also at the right level. And only after this should go directly to the fitting.

No less than the exact fit in size, the weight of the sneakers also matters. Real volleyball shoes simply do not have the right to be too heavy - otherwise a high jump, allowing you to set a quality block, will not work. Experts agree that 260-310 grams will be optimal for a women's sneaker. Male models, which is understandable, should be a bit more massive: experts advise paying attention to shoes weighing from 315 to 425 grams. In any case, the denser and heavier the athlete is, the more massive the shoes are recommended. Depreciation upon landing directly depends on this.

The sole of the sneaker is responsible for the record high jumps. The most popular materials for its production in recent years are rubber and two types of rubber: carbon or unfilled. The latest options for raw materials allow you to play volleyball in outdoor venues, while shoes with rubber soles are “sharpened” exclusively for the hall and parquet.

An important detail that directly affects the "tactical and technical characteristics" of the shoe is the tread pattern and its structure. The soles of the most popular pairs of shoes among volleyball players are equipped with either special air sprays or helium blocks. Both of these innovations allow not only to maximize grip on the surface of the site, but also to increase the cushioning properties of the sneakers.

A clear proof that volleyball sneakers are the perfect sports shoe can be a special attention to detail. So, for example, like shoelaces. It would seem that it could be easier - tighten the shoes tightly? But manufacturers care not only that the foot is tightly clasped by the sneaker, but also about the reliable fixation of the lace itself. The peculiarity of high-quality volleyball shoes is that spontaneous loosening of the lacing is completely eliminated thanks to special clips.

For a person who is first faced with the purchase of volleyball sneakers, their price can be a pleasant surprise. The thing is that the price tags even for the most “advanced” models may well be at the level of 10-12 thousand rubles. The most budget versions of such shoes can be purchased for two to three thousand rubles. Moreover, such a purchase does not mean a loss in quality or a less prestigious analogue - the manufacturing company will be the same.

Of course, in the sports shoes market there are also exclusive models of volleyball sneakers. Their cost can be completely different, up to several tens of thousands of rubles. In this case, you need to be aware that this is more of an image component, a kind of indicator of involvement in sports topics, and not some solution that gives significant advantages over strictly gaming variations of sneakers.

Despite the fact that this kind of shoe has a rather narrow specialization, the price for it is quite comparable with more versatile, running sneakers. In addition, due to seasonal updates to the collections of leading brands creating volleyball shoes, models from past "lines" are usually available at significant discounts, which can save a lot of money, while becoming the owner of professional volleyball shoes.

Most Network users with experience in buying and operating high-quality volleyball sneakers leave positive feedback about them.

Many note their reliability and “indestructibility”, some complain about the insufficient, in their opinion, variety of color solutions.

An extremely small number of reviews are negative. For example, one girl noted that the sneakers came up to her, it was convenient to play them, but at some point the upper part of the shoe began to be wiped, which eventually ended up with a hole in the contact point of the “top” of the sneaker and thumb. This problem is most likely due to the fact that when trying on, the future owner of a pair of shoes did not guess with the size and bought sneakers not by the foot, but a little less.

Part of the reviews begins almost the same: a person says that he began to play volleyball spontaneously, without special equipment. As sports shoes I used ordinary sneakers or running modifications of sneakers, which often led to injuries of varying severity. As a result, after trying to put on sneakers specially created for playing volleyball, fans of this sport describe the difference in sensations and success on the court as enormous.