It's at the heel that the impact is repeated, with every landing after a jump shot, and that's where adidas has placed the cushioning of the Novaflight indoor shoes, lightweight and easy to wear.
EVA outsole, Lightstrike at the heel, non-marking Adiwear rubber: a simple model to start with, suitable for casual play or indoor training, for men, women, and children.
The Novaflight combines a lightweight EVA midsole with Lightstrike foam placed at the heel, where jumps are landed. The Adiwear outsole grips indoor surfaces without leaving marks.
Less technical than the Crazyflight, the Novaflight is aimed at players who are discovering handball, recreational players, and young people. Originally designed for volleyball, it remains a versatile indoor shoe. A handball player will appreciate its lightness, but a back or a pivot will be looking for more lateral support in a true handball shoe.
If you play several times a week or in competition, the Crazyflight, which is more technical, offers more cushioning and stability. For one session a week, the Novaflight is sufficient. For handball, take a look at the Stabil. The entire brand is gathered on the shoes adidas page.
The previous colors of the Novaflight can be found in the special shoe offers and the shoe clearance. The shoe sales are another event to keep an eye on.
Yes, the page offers children's sizes. It's a model suitable for a young person discovering handball at a club or school, to be replaced as soon as their size changes.
Measure your foot at the end of the day and compare with the adidas guide, which divides its sizes into thirds. Leave a small margin in front of the toes for landing jumps.
It's not a requirement. The Novaflight is a low, lightweight shoe that leaves the ankle free. If you have had sprains before, an ankle brace or a Mid version of another model might reassure you.
It's better to avoid it: its soft rubber wears out quickly on concrete and loses grip indoors. Save it for the court and put it on at the gym.
When the cushioning at the heel wears out and landings become hard, or when the smooth sole slips on the floor. Pain in the knees after sessions is also a sign of wear.