The ‘Gato’ family has a new member. Today we present the latest creation from the American futsal brand, the Nike Street Gato.
03 December 2021
- Written by David del Río
Futsal is the ultimate street sport. Unlike many other sports, which require specific equipment, futsal does not. A ball is all you need to reach your full potential, and the street is often the best place to play this sport. That's where Nike's new creation for 5x5 sports comes in: shoes designed to fight any battle, with versatility and resistance as their hallmarks, but packed with specific technologies that will help us reach our full potential on the court... or on the street.
We are talking about Nike futsal shoes made from turned leather to achieve the aforementioned resistance required by players who play both indoors and outdoors. These are all-terrain shoes designed to meet the needs of all types of players, at all levels.
One of the most important parts of these Nike Street Gato futsal shoes is their sole. As we mentioned earlier, versatility is one of the hallmarks of these new boots, and this is reflected in their sole. Suitable for all types of pitches, from abrasive pavement to professional competition parquet, the range of players who can use the new Nike Street Gato boots is truly extensive.
And when it comes to the sole, we must mention the midsole, made of EVA rubber, a resistant material that provides the cushioning we need in a high-impact sport such as futsal. In addition, thanks to its profile and construction, the midsole of the Nike Street Gato shoes gives us that extra responsiveness that is so important in the many fast-paced actions that take place on the court.
Moving on to the design, we find an aesthetic that ranges from modern, with the sole edge and upturned leather stitching, to retro, with a large, classic Nike logo. These shoes were created for futsal, but could easily be worn with jeans and a sweatshirt for everyday wear.
The new Nike Street Gato shoes come in two colours. One model is black, with grey Nike branding and a white sole, and the other is maroon, with orange swoosh branding and a white sole. Two different colours, one more eye-catching and the other more discreet, so whatever type of player you are, you can find the Street Gato shoes that best suit you.
Finally, Nike has made a great gesture by including sizes for kids in this new Nike Street Gato range, something we welcome, as many kids play this sport regularly, both in clubs and at school, and the American brand has not wanted to overlook them in such an important launch.
That's all there is to say about one of the most important releases of the year, if not the most important, in terms of futsal. Of course, as you would expect, they are now available both in stores and on the Fútbol Emotion website.
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