What is an indoor sport

Naturally, an indoor sport is a game or sport that you play inside, usually on a specially designed court. These types of sports can include squash, netball, volleyball, futsal and even basketball.

What are the benefits of playing indoor sports?

Indoor sports are a great alternative to staying fit and hitting your fitness goals, especially in the winter months when it’s sometimes too cold for outdoor play.

It offers an even surface of play, there’s no divots or wet turf to contend with when you’re playing inside!

An inside environment can also offer sanctum for beginners – as the even surface will have less unpredictability when it comes to springs and pivots in your game.

What is a must do?

It’s not really recommended that you can just throw on your favourite fashion sneakers, even just to play a casual game. We highly suggest investing in a specialised pair of indoor sports shoes to support your feet and lower limbs and prevent injury. Check out our tips below to help you shop for indoor sports shoes.

How to shop for indoor sports shoes

Although it’s not necessary, it is really worth looking for a pair of sports shoes that match the indoor sport or style of sport that you play. For example, Mizuno and Asics have a range of Netball sneakers specifically designed for the court.

Make sure that you take into consideration the following points when you’re shopping for your new indoor sports shoes:

·        Type of Sport

·        Comfort and Fit

If you’re still unsure and want further specialist advice, we also highly recommend booking in an appointment with a member of our instore team for a consultation if you’re feeling unsure about finding the right kinds of shoes matched for your needs as well as your sport.

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Shopping by Type of Sport

Here at The Athlete’s Foot, we have a great range of shoes designed for a whole variety of play. From the aforementioned Netball, we also have a choice of Basketball Shoes, Training Shoes and more.

If you’re looking for a new pair of Netball Shoes, here at The Athlete’s Foot we have a great range of options for women and kids of all ages across a huge range of top Netball brands. In particular, we love the Mizuno Wave Stealth Neo for Women. Ideal for end-court players – this silhouette offers platform and additional lateral support throughout. It’s also got a tailored groove in the outsole for enhanced forefront flexibility and maximum ground contact. Available in a range of colours so you can match it to your kit or your own personal style.

 

SHOP MIZUNO WAVE STEALTH

If you’re looking for specialised Netball Shoes for kids, we love the Asics Netburner range. In particular, the latest Netburner Professional 4 silhouette is a great addition to the Asics family. Available in pre-school and grade school size options across heaps of colourways, the Netburner Professional 4 is lightweight, with tech offering additional stability for smoother motions on the court.

  

SHOP KIDS NETBURNER PROFESSIONAL 4

For Basketball, we really love the Asics Nova Surge silhouette. Designed specifically for basketballers seeking to enhance their performance through unparalleled comfort, this is the perfect option for all players looking to dominate the court this season.


 

SHOP NETBALL SHOES

SHOP KIDS’ NETBALL SHOES

SHOP BASKETBALL SHOES

As well as a great range of Netball Shoes, Mizuno also offer a selection of indoor volleyball shoes too, including the Wave Momentum 3 Collection. Designed for the most powerful players on the volleyball court, seeking maximum cushioning and a stable base, perfect for intense, dynamic movement.

 


SHOP WAVE MOMENTUM 3

Finally, for the new emerging sport of Pickleball, there are a number of great tennis shoes which are very suitable. The Asics Gel-Resolution 9 Mens Tennis Shoes would be a great option, with it's DYNAWRAP™ technology in the eyestay, it provides added support right where you need it, for a locked-in feel that allows you to move with comfort.



SHOP ASICS GEL-RESOLUTION 9 MENS TENNIS SHOES

Shopping for comfort and fit

No doubt about it, comfort is key when you’re playing on your feet for extended periods. If your chosen sport involves high vertical jumps like netball or basketball, consider looking into footwear that offers supreme cushioning and comfort to support high impact landings. We love the Asics Netburner Ballistic FF3 – though primarily a netball silhouette this is a great versatile option for casual players of other indoor sports.

The Netburner is packed with tech including Flytefoam Propel Technology for impact protection, and 3D Space Construction to support stability too. Available in a huge range of colours, this is a best-selling silhouette for a reason.

 

SHOP NETBURNER BALLISTIC