beating the wear factors in netball

BEATING
THE
WEAR
FACTORS
IN
NETBALL
THE OUTSOLE WEAR FACTOR GUIDE JANUARY - JUNE 2016
*
It is no secret that netball is one of the most punishing sports on footwear and the lower limbs. When it comes to the comfort
and durability of your ASICS netball shoes it is vital to consider two very important factors: your technique and the surface
that you are playing on. Identifying these will help you to purchase a shoe that is going to feel better and last longer.
LOW-MEDIUM WEAR
LOW WEAR
Players who show even wear in
all areas of the outsole.
For players who like to use
a running shoe but find it
wears prematurely.
Players who have little toe
drag issues on any part of
their shoes. They tend to
like the feel and performance
of a running type shoe
for netball.
MEDIUM WEAR
Players who wear the front
toe and medial (inside)
forefoot area quite severely
compared to the other
portions of the outsole.
MEDIUM-HIGH WEAR
Players who wear the front toe
and medial (inside) forefoot
area before other areas of the
shoe. Other portions of the
shoe may also show signs
of wear.
HIGH WEAR
Players who wear out the
outsole completely in all areas
including the toe and medial
(inside) forefoot area, the ball
of the foot and the heel area
of the shoe.
GEL-Netburner Super 6
GEL-Netburner Professional 12
GEL-Netburner Ballistic/Ballistic MT
GEL-Netburner 18
GEL-Academy 6
*This chart is intended as a guide for netballers
who are aware of their own wear factor. If you’re
in doubt as to your wear factor, ask the ASICS
salesperson for assistance.
GEL-Pivot 10
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