If you are looking for the best futsal shoes, below we’ve given you our current top picks and I’m fortunate to know a thing or two about the indoor game, having played for teams in both Australia & New Zealand, as well as playing internationally for the NZ University Futsal team at the World Champs and the Futsal Whites.
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Futsal comes a close second to traditional outdooor football, with the indoor game also having its own version of the World Cup, Champions League, and Euro games. Its scale and setting mean it also has its own set of top boots that cater the needs and demands of the sport. As such, here are our list of recommended shoes for your Futsal games.
Top 10 Futsal Boots
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1. Nike Lunar Gato II | So in-demand Nike brought them back into production; soft premium leather on the forefoot for comfort and dampened ball touch |  >> Get Nike Lunar Gato II at Nike | |
2. Nike React Gato | Unique underfoot technology is aimed to assist your control when trapping the ball |  >> Get Nike React Gato at Nike | |
3. Nike Vapor 16 Academy | Improves the application of the heel Air Zoom unit from the previous generation |  >> Get Nike Vapor 16 Academy IC at Nike | |
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adidas Mundial Goal | Inspired by the iconic Copa Mundial, bring that exquisite German leather craftsmanship to futsal |  | |
5. Mizuno Sala Elite | Worth it if you can find a pair, as the Japan leather experience is a class of its own |  | |
6. Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Academy | Good entry-level option; synthetic leather is pliable and gives a preview of the experience offered by more premium leather futsal boots |  >> Get Tiempo Legend 10 Academy at Nike | |
7. New Balance Audazo V6 Pro | Stands out as one of the go-to boots for those with wide feet, following the wide bias of New Balance boots |  >> Get New Balance Audazo V6 Pro from New Balance | |
8. Nike Street Gato | Look good, feel good and perform well with this performance futsal boot carrying a streetwear vibe |  >> Get Street Gato at Nike | |
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| Only hardcore futsal boot fans would know this gem of a sala pair | 
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10.  adidas Predator Freestyle | The father of grip silos enters the futsal world with its own wonders to bring to the table |  | |
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Nike T90 III | Channel the striking capabilities of this 2000s power boot into the realm of flat, indoor courts | 
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If I were to recommend just one pair of shoes to play Futsal in, the Premium leather on the forefoot of the Lunar Gato gives you a soft ball touch and the mesh midfoot panels for breath-ability. Nike stopped making these for a while, but they were so good and in such demand that they brought them back. Don’t miss out on the ideal Futsal shoe.
This Nike indoor boot keeps the energy going with a full-length React cushioning technology, plus flexible underfoot rubber pods help increase ball position awareness. I’m not sure really if anyone would be sensitive enough to the activation of the pods, but hey, still good to have something unique at least. Also helps that its Flyknit makes it distinct from the Luna Gato.
That flat surface in futsal gives you that stable platform to truly maximise the bounce of the heel Zoom Air unit, keeping you on-the-go and ready to explode at any given second. The last has that anatomical feel, slimming down towards the midfoot from its relatively wide heel and forefoot. Nike gets that shape partnered with a form-fitting Nikeskin that offers a secure wrap on your feet, yet pliable enough to accommodate wider foot types.
The Stripes brand’s indoor boot comes in with the known Mundial K-leather upper, partnered with an EVA cushioning and non-marking rubber outsole to make it a quality futsal boot. The three stripes iconic boot, comes as an indoor shoe too.
5. Mizuno Morelia Sale Elite
Arguably slightly ahead in comfort and nimbleness relative to the suede-supported Mundial goal, which has a more structured feel, they’re just a little harder to find and will cost you that bit more, but if you can get them, they’re worth it!
6. Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Academy IC
A good starter option; you get the benefit of soft engineered synthetic leather on the outside, so long as you can live with the cheaper materials for the internal liner and midsole cushion. If you want something wider than the Vapor 16 Academy, the Tiempo Academy IC is your best bet.
A lightweight, high-performance pair of shoes, the Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Academy indoor court deliver a low profile design with a precision strike zone for aggressive play.
7. New Balance Audazo V6 Pro
Brings in New Balance’s Fresh Foam midsole cushioning technology and partners it up with a full-grain leather upper. If I were you and have a widefeet, I would consider this pair. It just has that feeling as an all-rounder option that does good in a lot of respects, but without necessarily standing out in one.
Suede upper build applies a street wear look to a performance boot, you can go from walking around to playing in no time with a pair of shoes that look casual, but are anything but when you start playing. Ideal for outdoor or impromptu games.
9. Joma Regate
The Regate is a sleek futsal shoe with a lovely breathable mesh upper and a very flexible sole. The upper is thin and soft on-feet, and that jives well with the flexibility of the sole. I like that despite that, the heel is padded and has great lockdown. Length-wise though, you might need to consider going half-a-size down.
There’s a lot to like with the Predator’s latest entry to the futsal category. Influenced by the Samba, it has that suede material forming a lip around the toe of its leather upper. And the gum rubber of course is one of the best in the business. You can also bring out the Freestyle outdoors and match it with your casual attire for the day.
No one can say no to summoning a popular football boot in the past into today’s indoor and/or small-sided games. That quilted forefoot of the glossy synthetic upper is always a sight to behold, and the off-centred lacing system makes sure that you have the cleanest of striking surfaces. The adaptation to small-sided or indoor games means the boots have toe pick reinforcements. This can also be good as a lifestyle/casual footwear.
Final Thoughts…
If I were to recommend just one pair of shoes to play Futsal in, the Premium leather on the forefoot of the Lunar Gato gives you a soft ball touch and the mesh midfoot panels for breath-ability. Nike stopped making these for a while, but they were so good and in such demand that they brought them back. Don’t miss out on the ideal Futsal shoe.
What Shoes Do You Need For Futsal?
Indoor boots use a flat outsole that generates traction through its actual material build, which is rubber more often than not. You also need a secure lockdown to avoid internal slipping and generate responsiveness. Futsal shoes also have decent upper flexibility to allow them to move naturally with your feet and accompany your explosion.
What is Futsal?
Futsal is a form of football that is typically played on a smaller field and with fewer players. The ball used for Futsal is smaller and heavier than a regular ball. It was developed in South America in the 1930s and 1940s, growing to be popular around the world.
The game is typically played indoors, but it can be played outdoors as well. Futsal matches have small dimensions for the goal and court, and are played on flat hard surfaces.
The action is usually fast-paced and relies heavily on quick cuts and short passes. Futsal is popular among children because it requires less equipment than traditional outdoor soccer and because it can be played on any surface that has enough room for a small court or field.
What shoes should I wear for futsal?
The best futsal shoes are indoor sneakers, you have a big range of options from the regular options of Nike, adidas and Puma to specific Futsal brands like Munich and Desporte. Whichever brand you choose your futsal shoes need to have a flat rubber sole, for the indoor court or hard court surfaces.
Are futsal shoes worth it?
A specific indoor football shoe give you better ball control than a trainer or running shoe and will allow you to make cuts, sprint, strike the ball and dribble more easily. The right shoes also won’t mark the indoor surface or violate an indoor soccer facility’s rules around footwear for your game.
