The Nike Skycourt Pack

Nike’s futsal shoes, particularly over the last year, have done nothing but leave us speechless. That blend of colour, quality and inspiration… To be honest, Nike’s offerings in recent years hadn’t entirely won over futsal players, but as we said, you can really see the care and determination the American brand has put into becoming number one in the 40x20.

We’ll try to be as transparent as possible with you, because before going into detail, we’ve decided to leave out the Nike React Tiempo Legend VIII. The reason is simple; of the four silos, this one is perhaps the one that most closely resembles Nike’s football boots, and we firmly believe that all the key concepts are covered by the other silos: classic style, innovation, speed…

The Skycourt Pack by Nike Football

We’re already familiar with Nike’s core philosophies. It’s not just about reaching footballers through the quality and uniqueness of their futsal shoes, but also ensuring that players feel there’s a story behind them. With this Skycourt collection, the Swoosh brand is making a bold statement, taking our sport to the very top. We must remember that, despite the popularity of our sport, we are not yet an Olympic sport; that is why they want to elevate it to the very top, to Olympus. A well-deserved place in the sporting firmament, which will come sooner or later.

Nike Tiempo Premier II Sala

Let’s start with the upper, which is made from natural leather, although there are a few nuances. Firstly, the main material is once again that ‘mesh’, which shows us that this is a model designed specifically for this sport and not an adaptation, as we see in other cases where the upper is simply copied. This mesh is found in many types of futsal shoes and, as well as making the shoe lighter, it helps with breathability. This construction is complemented by a suede overlay on the front, giving us not only excellent durability but also a truly exquisite feel.

As for the outsole, it is the same as that found on Nike’s ‘IC’ or indoor models: a hexagonal pattern that extends across the entire surface and blends seamlessly with the ‘Lunarlon’ midsole, a material that is not only responsive but also ensures the shoe fits like a glove.

Nike Lunar Gato II

As always, let’s start with the upper. The upper is crafted from an extremely soft and flexible natural leather, providing perfect ball contact, whether you’re ready to shoot or to keep the ball close to your foot. One of the features that ensures durability is the reinforced, textured panel, both on the toe and along the sides. A synthetic material bonded to the leather using heat-sealing. The sides of the boot feature panels with Hyperfuse technology, combined with a mesh to make it lighter and more breathable, reinforced with side panels that provide rigidity, capable of withstanding all the lateral movements so common in the world of futsal.

Let’s move on to the sole, where we find one of the biggest innovations: PURE ERGONOMICS. This part of the shoe is divided into three main sections, each with a different design tailored to the specific needs of that area. In the forefoot and outer area, we find a design featuring small holes which, upon contact with the track, provide excellent grip. In the forefoot and inner area, we see a simple multi-linear design, intended for foot strike, and finally, in the heel area, there is a design similar to that of the inner forefoot but with much wider spacing between the lines to provide greater stability.

Lunarlon is one of the American brand’s flagship cushioning technologies. Lunarlon first appeared in 2008 in the running sector with the Lunarglide model. At the time, Lunarlon was Nike’s most cutting-edge technology, until the highly acclaimed React was launched in 2017. The technology in the Nike Lunar Gato II shoe features a soft foam core injected into a lightweight structure. This ensures that all the impacts we receive on the pitch are distributed evenly across the entire sole, so that our heels and forefoot—the areas that usually suffer the most—are significantly relieved of pressure. Lunarlon remains a staple in the world of futsal, primarily due to its high durability.

Nike React Gato

The upper of this shoe is one of the most important parts, as it has also been completely redesigned. The React Gato is designed to withstand abrasion from the pitch, impacts and also provide better ball contact. The softness you’ll feel the moment you touch these shoes is down to their extremely soft Flyknit upper, as is the case with most Nike football boots, but at the same time they’re also more durable thanks to the protective TPU overlay.

The sole is made almost entirely of REACT foam, the material that sets these futsal shoes apart from all others, as it provides players with much more responsive cushioning whilst delivering a superbly soft and springy feel during every movement and impact. For those of you who don’t know, there’s a long-standing debate about this foam: adidas Boost vs Nike React shoes.