What is the most important asset for volleyball? A good coach? A good team? Good enough skills? Yes! All of those are important, but we tend to overlook a simple but crucial asset. Shoes. Yes Shoes are important, not just for volleyball, but for every subsequent high performance sport! But we’re here to talk about volleyball shoes. Specifically, the ASICS Men’s Upcourt 5 volleyball shoes. Very suitable for their intended sport.

Let's talk about traction. The ASICS Men’s Upcourt 5 shoes were designed with very good traction to allow volleyball players to stop quickly and prevent them from sliding around. These tractions also give the players better control of their movement which is ESSENTIAL for a fast movement sport like volleyball.  Playing without these shoes would be like driving a fast car with flat and smooth tires. You’ll still be able to move, but you’ll be out of control and will likely slip and crash. 

There was this player on the volleyball team, a really good hitter and server, but he never got volleyball shoes. So he was never able to save the ball or make fast enough movements that would’ve been necessary for winning. He had talent, but was held back from reaching his potential on the court. But once we acquired volleyball shoes, he was flying. 

Wearing comfortable shoes is nice, but it is a must in a sport like volleyball. Small distractions can determine how the game goes. Wearing uncomfortable shoes would be a huge hindrance. That's why the ASICS Men’s Upcourt 5’s are built with comfortable materials and features a broader section of mesh paneling that creates a softer fit. A feature that won't distract you from the game. Just imagine playing a fast movement, and a high intensity sport like volleyball, all while your shoes are stabbing at your ankles and heels like needles in your skin. It’s a horrible experience.

I was playing court volleyball with a few of my friends this one time, it wasn’t an actual game or anything, we were just playing for fun. But the shoes I had on were old and beat up. The way they fit on my feet made it so uncomfortable to play, something was poking at my ankle and that was always on my mind, distracting me. Now imagine if it was an actual school game. High intensity and movements all while something so small yet so distracting is gnawing at your mind.

Durability is very important for volleyball shoes, afterall, there is a lot of jumping and running. That's why the ASICS Men’s Upcourt 5’s are built to take a beating. Included with these shoes are enforced paneling that’ll handle all the movement and prevent your shoes from falling apart during an intense game.

I may not have a personal experience with this, but just imagine having to buy new shoes after every month or two. Having to always switch and get used to new shoe’s all while your (or your parent’s) money evaporates faster than water in a desert. Did you know most volleyball shoes cost around 30-80 dollars? Crazy right? 

If you're ever interested in volleyball, please, buy ASICS Men’s Upcourt 5 volleyball shoes. They’ll support you like no other. They’re comfortable with good fighting paneling. They’re durable and will last you for potential years if you continue to play the sport. They’ve got good traction, which is so important for the sport. Always remember, you can have the best coach, the best team, the best skills, but without good volleyball shoes, you're as good as a flat tire car, still able to move, but just way too slippery and slow.