Volleyball Shoe Trends Among Professional Players
Introduction
- Discussion on shoe brands used by volleyball stars
- Personal experience with various brands: Adidas, ASICS, Mizuno, New Balance
- Noted preference for ASICS for 10 years, followed by Mizuno
Key Players in Italian Serie A1
- Overview of players from top four semifinalist teams in the Italian league:
- Trento:
- Mik Tovnia Berto (Serbian blocker)
- Kosam (Slovenian blocker)
- Ritz (opposite)
- Perugia:
- Janelli (Italian star setter)
- Kuban Leon (Polish outside)
- Plitki (Ukrainian left-handed)
- Flavio (Brazilian)
- Russo (Italian)
- Bentara (opposite)
- Milan:
- Boro (Italian star setter)
- Ishika (Japanese superstar)
- Kisi (Bulgarian veteran)
- Loser (Argentinian blocker)
- Piano (Italian blocker)
- Rers (Belgian)
- Monza:
- Kling (Brazilian)
- Tashi (Japanese)
- Mar Ital (Canadian)
- Schwartz (Canadian opposite)
Popular Shoe Brands Comparison
- Current trends show no single brand dominates among clubs
- Players often wear multiple brands:
- Perugia Players:
- 6 Nike
- 2 ASICS
- 2 Jordan
- 2 Under Armour
- 1 Mizuno
- 1 Adidas
- Trento Players:
- 7 Nike
- 3 ASICS
- 2 Adidas
- 2 Mizuno
- 1 Under Armour
- Monza Players:
- Milan Players:
- 5 Adidas
- 4 Nike
- 3 ASICS
- 1 Mizuno
Summary of Shoe Usage Among Players
- Most Popular Brands:
- Nike: 23 players (while primarily basketball shoes, suitable for volleyball)
- Adidas: 10 players
- Mizuno/ASICS: 8 players
- Under Armour: 3 players
- Jordan: 2 players
Conclusion
- Surprising results regarding Nike's popularity despite lack of volleyball-specific shoes
- Nike's strong brand image contributes to its popularity
- Mentioned interest in viewers' favorite shoes and willingness to conduct a review
Note: This summary encapsulates the trends and insights about volleyball shoes as discussed in the lecture.