Indoor Asics handball shoes

Jumping, speeding up, staying stable: three needs, three types of indoor shoes

Indoor Asics are chosen based on playing style. For jumping a lot and absorbing tough landings: Sky Elite FF or Beyond FF MT. For quick movements in all directions: Netburner Ballistic FF and Blade FF. To stay close to the ground and seek stability in rotations: Gel-Tactic and Powerbreak FF.

Asics and handball: the most logical models

Asics presents most of the models on the page as volleyball or indoor sports shoes. However, specialists mention handball among the recommended uses for the Gel-Tactic, Powerbreak FF, Gel-Rocket, Upcourt, Netburner Ballistic, or Sky Elite. For a handball player, the stability models, Gel-Tactic and Powerbreak FF, are the most logical: they hold the foot better in feints and duels than jump-oriented models.

Gel, FlyteFoam, Truss: the Asics technologies decoded

Gel is the historical cushioning of Asics, a silicone-based material that appeared in the mid-eighties and is placed in the sole to reduce impacts. The FF abbreviation stands for FlyteFoam, the brand's range of lightweight foams, including FF Blast, FF Blast Plus, and FF Blast Max. Truss pieces are reinforcements: the Trusstic, made of TPU under the arch, limits twisting, the Risetruss helps with jumping, and the Speedtruss aids in acceleration.

MT, GS, FF: reading the name of an Asics

Three abbreviations often come up. MT indicates a mid-top upper, which wraps the ankle more than the low version of the same model. GS, for Grade School, refers to children's sizes. FF, as we've seen, refers to FlyteFoam cushioning. Therefore, a Sky Elite FF MT is a Sky Elite with FlyteFoam cushioning and a mid-top upper.

Skyhand OG, when Asics draws from its handball archives

The Skyhand OG is born from Asics' handball archives: the brand takes inspiration from its old handball shoes. With its synthetic leather and suede upper and gum-colored sole, it is now a sportstyle model, made for the city rather than competition.

A page for each Asics range

• The Sky Elite includes models designed for jumping, in low or MT versions.
• The Gel Netburner features the Netburner Ballistic and its variations, for quick players.
• The Gel Beyond brings together the Beyond FF, designed for cushioning and comfort throughout a match.
• The Gel Tactic presents the most stability-oriented indoor shoe that meets handball needs.
• The Powerbreak offers the Powerbreak FF and its children's GS version.
• The Gel Rocket focuses on balancing stability and flexibility.
• The Gel Task combines comfort and support, in low or MT versions.
• The Upcourt aims for lightweight, available in adult and children's sizes.
• The Metarise takes the idea of jumping further, with a carbon fibre reinforced plate.

Asics: separate size charts for men and women

Asics publishes distinct size charts for men and women: at the same European size, the foot length isn't quite the same. To get it right, compare the length of your foot in centimeters with the chart of the model you choose, male or female.

Cheaper Asics, all year round

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Asics to choose for playing handball?

Start with the stability models: the Gel-Tactic and Powerbreak FF are designed for stability in dynamic movements, which suits handball footwork. A back player who jumps a lot might also consider the Sky Elite FF, which offers more cushioning on landings.

Why does the Gel-Tactic often come up for handball?

Because it is one of the stability models: it stays close to the ground and seeks stability in rotations, which corresponds to feints and duels. The Powerbreak FF follows the same logic.

Do Asics run small or large?

Buyer reviews vary by model, with some recommending a half-size down on the Sky Elite. It's better to compare the length of your foot in centimeters with the male or female chart on the product page.

Does Asics make handball shoes for children?

Yes, several models are available in GS versions, such as the Gel-Powerbreak GS or Upcourt 6 GS. Filter the page by junior age to find them.

Where does the Asics brand come from?

It was born in Kobe, Japan, in the late forties when Kihachiro Onitsuka founded his first sports shoe company. The name Asics came later, during a merger in the late seventies. The headquarters are still in Kobe.