When adidas launched the Adilette, the slider designed for locker rooms, it became a sports reflex: you can find it on this page with all the adidas gear that surrounds the game of volleyball, from game socks to water bottles and caps.
The socks take up the largest part of the page. The Team Sleeve, with no foot, are worn over a thin sock to create a club outfit in the team's colours, in orange, blue, green, yellow or black. The packs of six pairs cover a week of training. The plain, colourful match socks match the jersey and shorts of the outfit.
The Adilette, with their wide strap featuring three stripes, are the second main family on the page. They are slipped on after the shower, worn on the way back and are perfect for the beach. They come in adult, junior, and baby sizes.
adidas completes the range with water bottles to take to training, caps for beach-volley or outdoor tournaments, bibs for training matches, and a few accessories like a skipping rope, a pouch or a pump. These are useful additions to a volley player's bag.
The adidas socks are sold in size ranges. Take the range that includes your size: if it's too big, it twists in the shoe and rubs with every step. The junior and baby sizes on the page cover the youngest, which is useful for a volley school.
Plain or Team Sleeve, these pairs adidas reflect the most common shades found on club jerseys. They allow you to complete an outfit from another brand without disrupting the harmony of the jersey. For a group, order the same colour for all players, and a distinct colour for the libero if your team desires.
For comparison, the equipment Errea offers club socks and bibs, the equipment Nike focuses on water bottles and towels, and the page Mikasa mainly features balls. The page Macron and the page Erima round off the range of brands.
The socks and slides adidas on promotion appear on the page special equipment offers. During the end-of-year operation, the page Black Friday equipment takes over, followed by the equipment sales.
They cover the calf in the club colours while allowing the choice of a thinner sock worn underneath. Many players keep their preferred technical sock in their shoes. They also prevent the need to buy a complete match pair in every colour.
Most athletes take their usual size. The size chart on the shoe page helps with any uncertainties, and a half-size margin allows you to wear them with socks.
A moderate wash is sufficient and preserves the elasticity of the technical fibres. Avoid the tumble dryer, which wears out the elastic. Wash them inside out to keep the club colours longer.
A high sock works very well with a volley outfit, especially for players who like to cover their calves. Choose a thickness suited to your indoor shoes. A shorter sock keeps you cooler during training.
A lightweight, breathable, and adjustable cap that stays on during dives and jumps. A long enough visor protects your eyes from the sun while serving. It washes easily by hand after a day on the sand.