ASICS V-Swift FF MT 4 Volleyball Shoe

ASICS V-Swift FF MT 4 — speed first, in a mid cut

An indoor volleyball shoe built around one clear goal: foot speed and stability when you change direction. The MT in the name means a mid cut that rises over the ankle — the higher-support version of the low-cut V-Swift.

What its technology does on court

• TWISTRUSS extended to the forefoot — a structure that resists the shoe twisting when you pivot or stop suddenly. In practice: when you plant your foot to cut sideways the sole stays under you instead of twisting, so you come out of the move faster and with more confidence.
• HARD E.V.A. midfoot cushioning — a firmer layer under the arch that stops the midfoot sinking under load, and the source of that planted feeling in repeated short lateral steps.
• FLYTEFOAM through the whole midsole — a light foam that absorbs the impact of each step and landing without adding weight. Comfortable, balanced cushioning — but it is not an active rebound midsole like FF BLAST, so do not expect extra push in the jump.
• 3D Print Mesh upper — ventilation in the open areas and printed reinforcement where the tension sits, so the foot is held without heavy extra layers.
• Mid cut — it wraps the ankle and limits how far it tilts on uneven landings near the net, in exchange for slightly less freedom of movement than a low-cut shoe.

Who does it suit?

• The developing or intermediate player who wants a genuine volleyball shoe with the right specifications without paying top-tier money.
• Front-row players who rely on fast lateral movement and positioning more than on maximum jump height.
• As a second shoe for training — keep your more expensive pair for matches and wear this one down in daily sessions.

And when does it not suit you?

If most of your work on court is repeated jumping — an opposite or a middle blocker jumping dozens of times a set — you will feel that this midsole absorbs more than it returns. Anyone who wants rebound and maximum height belongs in the Metarise 2, and anyone who wants a balance of lightness, jumping and movement will find the Sky Elite is ASICS' top tier among all-round volleyball shoes.