Mizuno Wave Lightning 5 Men's Volleyball Shoes

The Men’s Mizuno Wave Lightning 5 is our most popular volleyball shoe and for good reason: it rocks. Updated for 2009, the Wave Lightning 5 provides the utmost in innovation and design that all competitive volleyball players dream of. Its Mizuno Wave Technology comes equipped with a variety of conventional midsoles, which allow deep penetration at the time of impact, providing maximum comfort. Mizuno's unique Wave Technology minimizes excessive midsole collapse as the foot lands and rolls medially providing superior motion control. Its AP midsole is lightweight and contains high rebound midsole material to give greater momentum at take-off.

The Wave Lightning 5 VS-1 technology facilitates excellent shock absorption, while also providing an efficient and smooth toe off. The Unique shock absorbing thermoplastics elastomer positioned within the highest initial impact shock areas of the heel and forefoot. The VS-1 is known for resisting compression and the Durometer (hardness) can be adjusted to meet the specific needs for each individual athlete. This innovative technology has and will continue to shock athletes around the world.

The outsole of the Men’s Wave Lightning 5 is unmatched by its competitors due to the technical enhancements made by Mizuno. Its enhanced SAG Rubber contains the Sensor Point Stabability Traction System which has studs connected to the Wave plate directly to the ground, providing optimal stability and traction. The Wave Lightning 5's upper contains enhanced Air Mesh technology, which allows the shoe to breathe and the foot to remain cool. This helps eliminate odor and humid air, preventing blisters.

The Mizuno Wave Lightning 5 has and will continue to change the game of volleyball.