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 ...

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 ...