With the fall season already upon us, it’s time to brush off those lingering grains of sand and remind ourselves how to play in shoes. In this year’s annual shoe and gear review, the VBM staff focused on the game-time essentials: jerseys, shorts, spandex, shoes, and socks. In collecting the newest gear from all your favorite brands, weve determined that sublimated jerseys are here to stay, pinhole mesh detailing is on the rise, and colorful socks are the trendiest way to add a little pop to your uniform.
Photo 2: (from left) TeamLeader custom sublimated jersey, call for pricing, 1-877-365-7555, teamleader.com; Under Armour women’s Locker t-shirt, $22.99, underarmour.com; Mizuno Flat Front Short G2, $35, mizunousa.com; Under Armour women’s Authentic t-shirt, $29.99, underarmour.com; Nfinity 3 spandex short, $24.99, nfinity.com.
Photo 3: (from left) Rox custom sublimated jersey, see website for quote, roxvolleyball.com; High 5 Sportswear women’s long sleeve Raptor jersey, $30, high5sportswear.com; Russell Athletic long sleeve sublimated jersey, $72-$90; Russell Athletic long sleeve volleyball jersey, $38, russellathletic.com.
Photo 4: (clockwise from left) High 5 Sportswear women’s Evolution top, $18, high5sportswear.com; Under Armour women’s Authentic t-shirt, $29.99, underarmour.com; Russell Athletic cap sleeve sublimated jersey, $84, russellathletic.com; Nike Volley Zoom Hyperspike, $115, nike.com; Under Armour women’s Locker t-shirt, $22.99, underarmour.com; Mizuno Performance Highlighter sock, $15; Mizuno Wave Lightning RX2, $120, mizunousa.com; Kaepa women’s Heat shoes, $87, kaepa.com; Under Armour women’s Camo crew socks, $12.99, underarmour.com; Asics women’s Gel-Volleycross Revolution volleyball shoes, $110, asicsamerica.com.
Photo 5: (clockwise from top left) High 5 Sportswear men’s short sleeve Evolution top, $18.50, high5sportswear.com; Plastic Clothing Este tank, $29.86, plasticclothing.com; Under Armour men’s Tech sleeveless t-shirt, $22.99, underarmour.com; Mizuno men’s Wave Lightning RX2, $120, mizunousa.com; Asics Hydrology crew sock, $16, asicsamerica.com; Under Armour Team UA Coach’s Short, $34.99, underarmour.com.
Photo 6: (clockwise from top) Mizuno National VI sleeveless jersey, $50, mizunousa.com; Asics men’s Gel-Sensei 4, $130, asicsamerica.com; Adidas Utility short, $31.95, 1stplacevolleyball.com; Under Armour Stars and Stripes crew socks, $14.99, underarmour.com.
Photo 7: (from left) Under Armour men’s camo crew socks, $12.99, underarmour.com; Asics men’s Gel-Sensei 4 volleyball shoes, $130, asicsamerica.com; Kaepa crew socks, $8, kaepa.com; Mizuno women’s Wave Lightning RX2 volleyball shoes, $120, mizunousa.com; Under Armour Ignite crew socks, $12.99, underarmour.com; Nike Volley Zoom Hyperspike, $115, nike.com; Under Armour Recur OTC socks, $11.99 (2-pack), underarmour.com; Kaepa women’s Heat volleyball shoes, $87, kaepa.com; Under Armour women’s camo crew socks, $12.99, underarmour.com; Asics women’s Gel-Volleycross Revolution, $110, asicsamerica.com.
Photo 8: (from front) Mizuno men’s Wave Lightning RX2 volleyball shoes, $120, mizunousa.com; Nike Volley Zoom Hyperspike volleyball shoes, $115, nike.com; Asics men’s Gel-Sensei 4 volleyball shoes, $130, asicsamerica.com; Kaepa women’s Heat volleyball shoes, $87, kaepa.com; Asics women’s Gel-Volleycross Revolution volleyball shoes, $110, asicsamerica.com; Mizuno women’s Wave Lightning RX2 volleyball shoes, $120, mizunousa.com.
Photo 9: (from left) Rox standard crew socks, $14 (2-pack), roxvolleyball.com; Kaepa women’s Heat volleyball shoes, $87, kaepa.com; Mizuno Performance Highlighter sock, $15; Mizuno women’s Wave Lightning RX2 volleyball shoes, $120, mizunousa.com.
Photo 10: (clockwise from top) Under Armour React 4 volleyball shorts, $29.99, underarmour.com; Kaepa USA long sleeve volleyball jersey, $43; Kaepa crew socks, $8, kaepa.com; Mizuno women’s Wave Lightning RX2 volleyball shoes, $120, mizunousa.com.
Photo 11: (from left) TeamLeader custom sublimated jersey, call for pricing, 1-877-365-7555, teamleader.com; Mizuno Techno Volley IV long sleeve jersey, $52, mizunousa.com; Adidas women’s Utility long sleeve jersey, $39.95, 1stplacevolleyball.com; Asics Roll Shot jersey, $46, asicsamerica.com; Nfinity Dawn long sleeve jersey, $53.99, nfinity.com.
Photo 12: (clockwise from left) Kaepa half sleeve jersey, $42, kaepa.com; Mizuno Balboa cap sleeve jersey, $30, mizunousa.com; Plastic Clothing women’s V tank, $34.90, plasticclothing.com; High 5 Sportswear sleeveless Piranha jersey, $21, high5sportswear.com; Mizuno women’s Wave Lightning RX2 volleyball shoes, $120, mizunousa.com; Kaepa women’s Heat volleyball shoes, $87, kaepa.com; Asics women’s Gel-Volleycross Revolution volleyball shoes, $110, asicsamerica.com;
Nike Volley Zoom Hyperspike volleyball shoes, $115, nike.com.
Photo 13: (clockwise from top) Kaepa men’s Eclipse shorts, $33, kaepa.com; Asics men’s Gel-Sensei 4 volleyball shoes, $130; Asics men’s Tyson sleeveless jersey, $30, asicsamerica.com; Under Armour Ignite crew socks, $12.99, underarmour.com; Mizuno National VI sleeveless jersey, $50, mizunousa.com; Under Armour Escape 7 woven shorts, $29.99; Under Armour men’s Tech sleeveless t-shirt, $22.99, underarmour.com.
