by twospikers
Jan 2 09 7:18 AM
they are different
I have had a daughter (sometimes 2) play volleyball on club through D-I teams for 8 years. There is definitely a big difference between brands and styles of volleyball shoes in our experience. While recently having orthotics made for one who was recovering from a stress fracture the pedorthist noted that there was a big difference in support and cushioning between the shoe she had been wearing (Lightening) and the shoe we were switching to ( Tornado). My advice to you especially if your daughter is a hitter is to go with the Tornado to get as much cushioning as possible.