What are indoor soccer shoes?
There are three kinds of soccer shoes (football in Europe) hey include outdoor cleats, outdoor turf and indoor. The indoor shoes are used for hard dry surfaces, so their soles are designed for that purpose. The most used shoes are futsal shoes.
What is futsal?
Futsal shoes are shoes dedicated to playing futsal. Futsal is an abridged version of soccer, it’s an indoor 5 player game, its fast and furious and is a high impact sport.
How to choose the correct shoe
When choosing a futsal or indoor soccer shoe, you have to take into consideration a number of factors.
Grip: dependent on the surface, you will need a solid grip. The worst-case scenario is constant slippage, it’s dangerous and can lead to injuries. So always chose a shoe with strong hard surface grip. Gum rubber is your best material here.
Weight: you want a light shoe, minimal weight increase on your ankles and knees, so picking a lightweight shoe is imperative for minimal strain.
Shock absorption: The shoe must have enough shock absorption technology in the heel and sides, as well as in the top (for kicking the ball) to ensure your skeletomuscular frame is not damaged over time. EVA foam is a good solution for padding and comfort.
Durability: The materials used and how they are fitted together is imperative for a shoe that will last a whole season. It’s not expected that shoes will last more than one season, and with kids it’s obvious that shoes are changed every year or sooner due to growth and over use wear and tear.
Aesthetics: well here you decide what suits your personal taste, there are so many brands and designs to choose from that only you know what is appealing in your eyes. Take into account trends set up famous soccer stars, they tend to set the design for kids.
Brands: All soccer shoe manufacturers produce futsal shoes, so you have Nike, Puma, Adidas that lead the pack with Kelme and Joma coming in right next to them. You can also buy cheap ones from China, but you won’t get the same quality and especially with shoes it’s never good to trade quality for price.
Price: Futsal shoes tend to sell around $60 for sales to $110 full price for adults and $36 to $90 for kids and youth.
