Volleyball Shoes

Looking for more shoe options for volleyball? Check out our range of basketball, netball and indoor court shoes as they're all suitable for volleyball.

Volleyball players often get injuries by playing in shoes that are more designed for running, rather than fast-paced lateral movements. By playing in shoes that are specifically made to support players, your game will improve and you'll be less fatigued at the end of a match.

You can expect a good quality pair of sports shoes to last all season if you're an advanced player and are training regularly. For the more casual players, you can easily get a year or two out of a single pair depending on how well they are cared for. As these shoes have a softer sole, it is not recommended that you wear them at any other time except for on the court. For best results and shoe longevity, take a second pair with you when you're playing. This will stop rough surfaces from scoring the base of the shoes and wearing them out prematurely.

If you need more than one pair of shoes you can find many different brands in our online shop, Asics and Mizuno make excellent volleyball shoes. When you're away from the court and working on your running fitness, consider purpose-built running shoes from brands like Nike, and Brooks to give you all the support you need.

What is special about volleyball shoes?

Volleyball shoes actually look very similar to many other shoes, especially tennis shoes and netball shoes, where certain foot movements can be similar. Tennis shoes are designed to let you slide, but the grip on volleyball shoes and other types of indoor court shoes needs to be greater than standard sports shoes as they need to not slip during lateral movement and fast pivots. As with all other court-based sports, it is important that they do not leave marks on the floor. As a volleyball player spends a lot of their time on the ball of the feet, these shoes are designed with additional support in the midsole. The upper of shoes for volleyball are often made from a mesh material. This allows the shoes to breathe which will reduce sweat build up. As the shoes are lighter than many other equivalent shoes, you'll suffer less from fatigue and be able to play for longer.

Players are known to move quickly from side to side, and there is not a lot of running involved, so the shoes need to be capable of supporting you through quick short bursts of movement. Many other shoes such as running shoes are designed for forward motion only and as such are not suitable for the lateral movements associated with playing volleyball.

Where to buy volleyball shoes near me?

At Sportitude we have a large selection of shoes suitable for wearing while playing volleyball. As an online retailer, we can carry more shoes than many retail stores. You can shop from the comfort of your own home and we'll ship them directly to your door. Express delivery times are 1-2 days for capital cities and 1-5 days for all other areas. Regular shipping is free for all orders over $100 ($7.95 for under $100) and if you need the shoes quickly you can choose to purchase express. If you find that the shoes are not for you, perhaps the fit is not quite right, then you can contact us and we'll honour our 30-day returns and exchanges policy.

When you look at our volleyball shoes, you'll notice that we sell a huge variety of other shoes. In fact, you can find shoes to suit any sport or outdoor activity, we have trail running shoes, cross-training shoes. If you're a runner, you can find men's running shoes and women's running shoes and in our sports clothing section, you'll find everything you need to complete your workout ensemble.

Can you use volleyball shoes for tennis?

Standard volleyball shoes have a soft sole and they will wear very fast when used on a hard or rough outdoor surface. Even if you're playing tennis on an indoor court, the grip you have with volleyball shoes may be too great and you'll end up injuring your ankles as the shoes will stick to the court rather than slide.

These shoes are not made for speed and this can see your tennis game suffer as a result. If you play volleyball and tennis, you're better off choosing a pair of tennis shoes specifically built to protect you during the movements of tennis. Although differences in sports shoes may seem subtle, it's critical to pick the correct shoes for the specific sport that you're playing to give yourself the best chance of remaining injury-free.

How much do volleyball shoes cost?

At Sportitude we believe in offering our customers the best possible shoes for your sport. We don't sell inferior products or brands, so you can get a high-quality pair of volleyball shoes from trusted brands at a fair price. We are continually listing new products as they are released by their manufacturer, and as such we do have seasonal sales to clear out older models.

You can find shoes for volleyball players by brands such as Asics and Mizuno. These are well-known brands that have a good reputation for making quality footwear. For a quality pair of shoes from these brands, you would expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $220 depending on how often you play and your budget. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal and "buy now pay later" services like Afterpay, ZipPay and Humm.