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Need Shoes for Volleyball or Basketball? My Recommendations as an athlete
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items As an athlete shoes are your best friend and often of times they make or break the success of a player Yes I say this because everyone needs something good on their feet). Here are some of my top picks as a volleyball player, who also often plays bas...
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In a budget?
Nike
Way of Wade/ Li-Ning
Mizuno
ASICS
Adidas
In a budget?
Sports are expensive, but that does not mean your gear has to be. Here are some budget friendly shoes you can buy to play volleyball
The ASICS upcourt line is among my favorites growing up not just because it is an incredible performer, but also because it is super cheap. Incredible court feel and top tier traction. Very minimal, but gets the job done.
UPCOURT 6 | Men | Black/White | scarpe sportive uomo
Usually the shoe is just under 100$ (depending on the site 60-90$) decent for someone not trying to break the bank. This shoe lasts fairly long, has great cushion, and has good traction. It’s a good shoe for any volleyball player.
Scarpe Nike Hyperace - Direct-Volley
Another good shoe. In most cases this shoe goes for 60-80$. For the price it is an incredible performer. The traction lasts forever. In most cases the traction lasts longer than the shoe itself. Because of this you can use it for 1-2 years. Would rec...
GEL-ROCKET 11 | Men | Black/Gunmetal | scarpe sportive uomo
These are among the few volleyball shoes Nike actually produces, but it is an incredible performer. Basketball Youtubers even recommend using it for basketball. Yet, despite its reliability it is fairly cheap making it among the best shoes to get whi...
Nike React HyperSet
Nike
Nike is one of these top brands when it comes to sports shoes. Here are my top picks from their current line of shoes.
One of my absolute favorite Nike shoes. Great cushion, incredible traction, and more than substantial support. Shoe is great for those who like to play fast. Only downside is the materials seem cheap which may affect the durability. Try not to use it...
Nike presenta LeBron 21
By far my favorite Nike shoe for volleyball. This show combines great traction, good support, incredible cushion, and sleek design. As a player who is always running it feels incredible on foot. If you want to feel wast I recommend the Kobe 11.
Nike Kobe 11 Elite Low "FTB" - Data del lancio
Again a shoe I’ve only been able to try a few times, but it is incredible. The traction, support, cushion, and durability feel very similar to that of the Kobe shoe line. In my opinion it is among the best shoes released by Nike to date.
Il lancio di Sabrina 2 rende omaggio a una superstar del basket
In my opinion this shoe was better than the LeBron 21. I still use it actually for practices and I bought when it first came out. The have among the best traction set ups ever. They are light and are incredible on court. If you can get your hands on ...
LeBron 20
I am not sure if they still sell this, but this was one of my favorite shoes to use mostly because it was so stable and the cushion was incredible. If there is one for sale within your price range I highly recommend buying.
PG 5
This shoe is by far one of the best overall shoes I have ever used from Nike. Although the materials feel cheap, the performance is absolutely top tier. The traction is extremely durable and the carbon fiber plate that runs along the middle of the sh...
LeBron NXXT Gen AMPD Basketball Shoes
This is a recent release of the GT Cut 3 Line with better modifications. The turbo has a shank plate around the mid foot allowing a good amount of bounce and stiffness to the shoe. The traction allows you to stop on the dime and because of the stiffn...
Nike G.T. Cut 3 Turbo
Way of Wade/ Li-Ning
A rising company in the sports shoe industry, but their shoes are sometimes as good or if not better than most major brands. If you want something that lasts long, but performs like a beast check out Li-Ning.
Shoe conforms perfectly to the foot, extremely durable, great court-feel, probably one of the best cushioning set-ups ever, great bounce and support, and incredible traction. Overall great shoe.
Wade 808 4 Ultra
I have only had the luxury of using this shoe a couple times, but it is among my absolute favorites to use. It is a cheaper version of many of the WOW shoes but it’s light, has incredible cushion, great support, and top tier traction. Overall great s...
Wade Son of Flash
Probably one of the most popular Way of Wade shoes and for good reason. This is among the best performers I have dealt with. Incredible cushioning, traction l, and materials. 100% would recommend.
Way of Wade 10
These shoes have been known to be the best performers of 2024/25. They feel incredible on foot, have probably the best traction set ups of the year, feels extremely bouncy, all while being made of the best materials around. Although expensive, this s...
Way of Wade 11
One of my favorites right now from Li-ning. I just got it a couple months ago, but I am extremely impressed. The performance is absolutely top tier and extremely worth the buy. It has great traction, incredible court feel, above-average impact protec...
Yushuai 18 V2 Low
Mizuno
One of the OG Volleyball Shoe brands. Their shoes conform to most volleyball players' wants and needs so if you want something reliable Mizuno has you covered.
Cushioning is among the best I have ever used. Traction is also top tier, and support is definitely above average. Only problem I had was the durability as it only lasted a couple months, but overall would recommend the shoe.
WAVE MOMENTUM 3 - Blu | scarpe pallavolo
Personally I liked the shoe for its traction and “bouncy” feel. Overall it is not a bad shoe, but the support does lack a lot. I have sprained my ankle twice in the shoe, but whenever I do use it, it performs incredibly. If you don’t mind wearing an ...
WAVE LIGHTNING Z7 - Blu | scarpe pallavolo
ASICS
Another widely known shoe brand that has a variety of volleyball shoes to select from, but in my opinion there are a few that take the cake. Here are my recommendations.
One of the more expensive ASICS shoes, but it is worth it. The cushion, support and overall performance of the shoe is top tier. Many professionals use it so of course I had to try and it did not disappoint. I would recommend for much more experience...
ASICS Sky Elite FF Tokyo, Indoor Court Shoe Donna
These are definitely an upgrade from ASICS’s previous shoes. The cushion traction and court feel all help you perform like a professional. I have had no problems using the shoe other than the fact that it looks bulky, but nonetheless I would still re...
METARISE 2 | Men | White/Indigo Fog | scarpe sportive uomo
Adidas
Adidas makes some hidden gems. I have used my fair share of the brand so I will try and share all of my favorites here.
Adidas is usually known for heavy shoes, but the Don Issue line is an exception. The lightweight design, durable materials, and overall incredible performance makes this shoe worth being on the list. I recommend especially if you want something with ...
DON Issue 6 Shoes
A pretty decent volleyball shoe. It gets the job done, but it does not have a lot of aspects that make it stand out. If you want something reliable get these.
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