How to choose boots for mini football

Gone are the days when football fans had one universal pair of shoes for playing outdoors and indoors. Nowadays, it is possible to purchase special boots for playing on any type of surface: sand, parquet, grass, asphalt, etc. It is important to understand and understand which shoes are best suited for a particular surface. The choice of boots for mini-football deserves special attention, since this type of game is becoming more popular every year.

Differences between mini-football shoes

The main distinctive characteristics of shoes designed for futsal or futsal are:

• “futsal shoes” have less weight;
• are an order of magnitude lower;
• absence of metal spikes;
• the sole should not leave marks.

What criteria should you use to choose boots?

Today we can come across three types of futsal boots: professional, semi-professional and for amateurs who are new to the sport of football. Each of them has its own characteristics and properties.

Sole

The main thing for futsal shoes is the sole material, which should have increased grip on different surfaces. With the right choice, you will be able to fully control your actions on the field, which will ensure comfort and bring maximum pleasure from the game.

It is important to pay attention to the thickness of the sole and the presence of foam material between it and the insole. Experts recommend choosing a medium thickness to avoid foot injury. The presence of a foam layer will help relieve the load during jumps and sudden jolts.

We advise you to pay attention to the “pattern” of the sole. It must be applied evenly over the entire surface of the base, because its absence can cause severe slipping. The most common embossing is considered to be a pattern in the form of a honeycomb.

Upper part of the boots

Modern technologies make it possible to produce various materials for the upper part of shoes.

• The most common of them is synthetics. The advantages of choice are: wear resistance, lightness, low cost.

Important! When purchasing synthetic futsal shoes, give preference to shoes one size larger to avoid troubles with calluses, injured nails, and corns.

• The textile upper of the boots does not crack over time, is flexible and pliable to wear. However, it is not durable and may stretch over time.
• Genuine leather (most often calf leather, kangaroo leather) has a relatively low cost. Shoes made from it will last a long time. The downside is a noticeable difference in weight; this type of material is not light.

Selection advice. Natural materials tend to stretch a little along the foot, so purchase the “cuffs” in accordance with your standard size or half a size larger.

Another important positive quality of genuine leather is its flexibility, which will allow the player to feel maximum comfort.

Tips for choosing

As practice and reviews show, high-top futsal shoes reliably fix the ankle. In this case, the likelihood of muscle dislocation or strain is significantly reduced. However, football players often find it uncomfortable to wear such shoes and play in them. Rely on your feelings.

An important aspect is the time of fitting and purchasing futsal boots. We recommend choosing an evening time, since in the afternoon the legs are prone to slight swelling. This way, you eliminate the possibility of buying shoes that are too small.

Important! Always wear both boots when trying them on. If you ignore this rule, you can choose the wrong size.

And most importantly, don’t chase your idols. Do not buy football shoes worn by world-famous idols. In this case, the individual physiological characteristics of the structure of the foot should be taken into account.