From Mizuno Volleyball Canada’s Adam Vella, Brand Building Coordinator Team Sports:

“We are very excited about our 2013 Global and Canadian volleyball footwear line-up. I don’t think we have a hole in the entire line-up, we are just focusing on making our footwear, even more comfortable and reliable for all types of volleyball players out there, from the passionate rec league players to our National Team Members. Every shoe in our line-up got lighter this year without sacrificing any durability or support which is a major win for our R & D team.

The Tornado 8 is coming in a really cool colour way, and it includes our Power Panel technology that first surfaced in our Tornado 7, it controls rotation and limits pronation during lateral movements, which is very important for volleyball players, especially for those powers and big hitters. It also has our full length Wave Plate technology that the Tornado is famous for, which cushions your foot and breaks down evenly throughout the lifetime of the shoe.

As for our Wave Lightning RX2, our R&D team had a tough task on building upon the massive success of the original Lightning RX, but they did it! Our lightest shoe, just got lighter, And they made it look cool too. A Seamless Upper Construction basically allows this shoe to be an extension of your foot, while reducing the weight of the shoe. Dynamotion grooves on the sole give you the best possible traction on the court and increase flexibility.

The best thing about these , is that the women’s line-up comes in 8 colours for 2013! The men have fewer options in 4, but we are offering a mid cut shoe that is so popular in Europe, we couldn’t resist in Canada. Hopefully the trend continues here in North America.

For more information check out our Mizuno Volleyball Canada Facebook Page.”

Mizuno Tornado 8

The Mizuno Tornado 8 is equipped with new technology to improve performance and create the optimal fit. Designed with the new Power Panel that limits overpronation during lateral pivoting.

Features:

-Revolutionary, volleyball specific full-length Pebax Mizuno Wave® Technology providing superior stability and cushioning when jumping and landing.
-Enhanced AP midsole with increased rebound and cushion durability while maintaining lightweight performance.
-Shock-absorbing cushioning compound found in the forefoot.
-Design technology that relieves the stress the foot naturally places on footwear – eliminating distortion for the perfect fit.
-Full-length midsole ventilation system reduces heat and humidity buildup inside the shoe during performance.
-Abrasion-resistant collar lining provides improved durability.
-Triple layered mesh upper provides the utmost in breathability and comfort.
-Enhanced outsole rubber for improved traction and flexibility.

Technology:

DYNAMOTION FIT™: Combination of shoe technologies that create an upper that moves with your foot seamlessly throughout your stride, eliminating stress points and bunching for a more comfortable run.

The best running gear is gear that allows you to get the most out of your natural ability. It simply works with your body. When our engineers studied the way muscles and skin moved on the foot as you run, we realized that we could design a shoe upper that mirrored that motion so that the shoe almost feels like a second skin. That discovery was the beginning of Dynamotion Fit.

From heel strike to mid stride to toe off, Dynamotion Fit is all about creating a shoe that works with your foot through the design and materials we use to create it. As your foot twists, bends, and stretches in each step, the shoe upper moves with you. Flex Eyelets help keep your heel secure throughout your stride by allowing the upper to stretch and contract as needed. And Stretch Mesh eliminates bunching and pulling that can create discomfort and even blisters–especially at toe-off. Together, the features of Dynamotion Fit create a shoe that gets out of your way, so you can become the best runner you can be.

-Emulates the motion of your foot
-Secure fit that still freely moves
-Eliminates bunching, pulling, and sliding

AP+: It improves the quality of the running experience by offering increased rebound and a bouncier feeling run while maintaining the light weight performance you’ve come to expect from Mizuno.

Wave Lightning RX2 Mid Cut

Product Features:

-New Seamless upper provides lighter and improved fit.
-Parallel Mizuno Wave® Technology uniformly disperses shock throughout the sole, providing lightweight cushioning and enhanced stability.
-Enhanced AP midsole with increased rebound and cushion durability while maintaining lightweight performance.
-Dynamotion Fit Technology that relieves the stress the foot naturally places on footwear – eliminating distortion for the perfect fit.
-New Dynamotion Groove in the outsole that increases flexibility and agility on court, while minimizing forefoot instability.
-Midsole ventilation system reduces heat and humidity build-up inside the shoe during performance.
-Suspension system which connects the Wave plate to the ground, thereby enhancing stability and traction.
-Enhanced outsole rubber for improved traction and flexibility.

Technology:

AP+: It improves the quality of the running experience by offering increased rebound and a bouncier feeling run while maintaining the light weight performance you’ve come to expect from Mizuno.

MIZUNO WAVE TECHNOLOGY®: Inspired by nature, Wave is the industry’s most effective midsole technology. Wave’s unique shape dissipates impact forces away from the foot for a smoother, more cushioned feel on every step.

OUR FLAGSHIP RUNNING TECHNOLOGY THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING.

The genesis for Wave came as our engineers studied the way nature deals with impact forces. From sound waves to tidal waves, waveforms spread and dissipate energy incredibly quickly. Inspired by nature’s simple efficiency, we created the world’s first and most effective mechanical midsole–the Mizuno Wave.

Unlike other shoe technologies, as your foot touches the ground, Wave actually reduces and redirects impact forces away from your foot. Wave acts much like your car’s suspension—offering cushioning and keeping your foot centered in your shoe throughout your stride. Our engineers have developed multiple Wave shapes, so we can gear different shoes to fit the unique strides of different runners. And Wave’s compact form keeps the shoe sleeker and lighter than competitive systems. So whether you’re jogging around the neighborhood or blasting past the 20-mile marker, Wave always feels amazing underfoot.

-Disperses impact forces away from foot
-Progressive, tunable support
-Lightweight, compact, responsive
-Doesn’t break down over time

SMOOTHRIDE ENGINEERING™: Unique approach to the sole of the shoe designed to create a smooth, rocking-chair-like transition from heel to toe on every step.

FLUID MOTION AT EVERY STEP OF YOUR RUN.

SmoothRide is the result of years of development designed to the most fluid, smooth, rocking-chair-like motion in every step.

Smoothride begins working the moment your foot touches the ground. Flex Grooves in the heel promote natural movement from the back of your foot to the front, initiating that rocking-chair motion. Our AP+ Midsole gives the shoe a bouncier feel. And Flex Grooves and Flex Controllers in the forefoot work together to smoothly continue the roll forward to give your foot a more solid platform at toe-off. It all adds up to a more fluid, enjoyable run, every time you head out.

-Smooth, rocking motion throughout your stride
-Increased flexibility
-More power at toe-off

For more product information:

www.mizunocda.com

For order & purchase information, we suggest going to the Mizuno website in your region/ country. USA and Europe sites are very good. Style availability varies per country.