A Nike’s Guide to Indoor Soccer Shoes

No matter what sport you are playing, it's extremely important to get your footwear right. Take
soccer for example, played on a number of different surfaces, in this sport having a shoe with
the right kind of traction can really make or break your personal performance. Since the Fall is
coming so you’ll probably gonna have to transition from the outdoor game to the small sided
indoor game especially if you’re a rec player in the Northern US (north of the 49th parallel). The
today's market is flooded with a number of different options, so you'll probably have a hard time
ensuring that you are using the right kind of boots in the small sided game. And this is what
exactly i'm here for to help you with so that you make the right choice.

The indoor soccer shoes completely differs from outdoor soccer shoes and the most apparent
difference is in the lack of cleats. As on a gym floor, they are just plain clumsy. Basically the
indoor soccer shoes come in two main types, the Futsal-style and the turf cleat. Nike which is
the home of the most innovative soccer cleats provides both, today i'll give you a rundown
through some its best boots that can really enhance your performance.

Nike Elastico Finale II

As from its name Elastico Finale these are the Nike's lightest indoor boots to date. Constructed
of one piece of new soft NikeSkin upper material these Futsal-style soccer shoes are 22%
lighter than its predecessor and are more tangibly softer and flexible due to the removal of all
TPU components. On the inside the internal band support provides mid foot lockdown, allowing
it to form to the foot for a closer fit while its 3D textured surface provides these football shoes
with an incredible ball touch and a two type traction for sharp cuts and quick stops.

Nike Lunar Gato II

This is an almost one-shoe-fits-all kind of thing at least for small-sided indoor play it is if not for
the others. 16% lighter than its predecessor the Lunar Gato II are distinctly more softer and
flexible and offers an improved all around ball touch. As the breathable and lightweight fused
mesh quarter panels lockdown's the foot for snug fit while creating a cushioned, responsive feel
for quick cuts on indoor surfaces.

Making it perfect for street play and general wear as the articulated gum rubber outsole provides
these boots an improved agility, stability and traction on the court.

Nike Hypervenom Phelon IC

With a textured honeycomb pattern across the forefoot the Hypervenom Phelon is made for
agility and finishing. While its shortened lace area enhances ball control, the Non-marking
rubber outsole helps enhance movement and traction shaping up your performance.

Nike Mercurial Victory IV IC

With the Nike's new Speed Control Texture on the upper the Victory offers exceptional traction,
cushioning and control with a snug and responsive fit. It's a very lightweight shoe perfect for the
quick pace of indoor play as the court-specific pattern on the outsole delivers multidirectional
traction for speed while the synthetic contoured with the textile cloth mirrors the natural foot
shape creating a low profile cushioning.