It's also the founding ethos (and acronym) behind Asics, one of the most popular running shoe brands in the world. The Kobe-based sportswear company's first shoe (way back in 1950) was for ...

But again, they tend to be heavier than shoes engineered for volleyball. The Asics Metarise 2 is beloved ... midsole that has proven itself in the running arena for its energy return capabilities ...