To relax your feet after two hours of jumping and landing, the adidas accessories from Black Friday focus on recovery: Adilette sliders, Purechill shoes and sandals, available in children's and baby sizes.
Bands, water bottles, and head coverings complete the selection, designed more for post-match than for the field.
The Adilette is the classic slider from adidas, identifiable by its wide strap with three stripes. It's the most featured range on the page, available in several versions: the Comfort for everyday use, the Shower made for the shower, and trendier models for the city. It slips into the bag without taking up space and can be rinsed off in one motion.
Purechill is the recovery line from adidas. The recovery shoe is moulded from a single piece of EVA foam, with small perforations at the front to allow airflow to the foot. The range also comes in sandals and sliders, and in children's sizes. It's the pair to slip on right after taking off your indoor shoes.
A volleyball match involves dozens of jumps and movements that put stress on the arches and ankles. Taking off your indoor shoes right after the session allows your foot to relax and the shoes to dry. Keeping a pair reserved for the gym also preserves the grip of your soles, which parking dust can wear down quickly.
The young ones aren't forgotten: junior models and a few baby sizes are included in the promotion. The children’s Purechill carry over the concept of the adult version. Handy for equipping the little sister who watches the matches from the stands.
Apart from the sliders, adidas includes headbands, water bottles, and a cap in the promotion. These are simple additions for the bag, which can be paired with accessories from other brands if you’re looking for more variety in these categories.
A slider can be chosen more freely than a match shoe, but size still matters. The foot should be held by the strap without sticking out at the front, with a small gap behind the heel. The brand's size guide provides the equivalent between European and UK sizes.
If you want to compare, Hummel sandals and towels also cover children's sizes, and Erima accessories have their own sliders. For sweat, check out the Nike headbands, for beach sun go for Errea caps. The packs from Macron target teams, while the equipment from Tremblay CT focuses on physical preparation. The entire promotion is on the Black Friday accessories page, and the accessories clearance will take over afterwards.
All the adidas sliders in the promotion are on this page, both Adilette and Purechill. The product type filter distinguishes between sliders, sandals, and recovery shoes; then refine by size.
The Adilette is an open slider, with a strap over the top of the foot. The Purechill shoe wraps the whole foot in a single piece of foam, more like a slipper. The former dries faster after a shower; the latter holds the foot better for walking.
Yes, that's actually their intended use, and the Shower version is designed for that. Rinse them with clear water after use and let them dry in the open air.
Yes, as long as you choose the right size: a slider that’s too big can trip a child up. The selection includes children’s Purechill and models in junior and baby sizes.
A little warm water and mild soap will do, with a soft brush for the sole. Avoid the washing machine and heat sources like radiators, which can deform the foam.