Top 5 best football boots adapted for futsal

The trend among brands has been to produce football boots first, and then use these models as a basis for creating futsal shoes. This trend has been criticised in the world of 4x40, but it has also given us some excellent shoes for playing the sport. Join us in this post and discover some of the best adaptations for futsal

31 August 2021 - Written by David del Río

The world of futsal has, unfortunately, always been one that has been relegated to the role of a ‘supporting act’ to 11-a-side football. These are sports which, despite being different, many regard as counterparts but on a different scale. This ‘role’ is particularly evident in the importance that sports equipment brands attach to them. The trend, which seems to have become the norm, is to produce football boots and then use those designs as a basis for producing futsal shoes.

Nike React Tiempo Legend Pro 9 IC

The recent generational update to the Tiempo range has also led to changes in its 40x20 counterpart. In this case, the upper of the shoe's top-of-the-range model is now made from kangaroo leather. Furthermore, the Lunarlon cushioning has been modified, reducing its thickness and thereby enhancing the feel of the ball. However, it is true that not all fans of the Tiempo range have welcomed this change in performance profile, and some regular users have opted for the Nike Tiempo LegendX 9 Academy IC model. A high-performance boot featuring synthetic leather for the upper and Phylon for the midsole. 

Futsal Shoes Tiempo Legend 9 Academy IC White-Bright Crimson-Black
Futsal Shoes Tiempo Legend 9 Academy IC White-Bright Crimson-Black
-31%
€51.99
€74.99
Futsal Shoes Tiempo Legend 9 Pro IC White-Bright Crimson-Black
Futsal Shoes Tiempo Legend 9 Pro IC White-Bright Crimson-Black
-18%
€89.99
€109.99
Futsal Shoes Tiempo Legend 9 Pro IC Black-Iron Grey-University Blue
Futsal Shoes Tiempo Legend 9 Pro IC Black-Iron Grey-University Blue
-45%
€59.99
€109.99

adidas Predator Freak.3 LL IN

The 2014 World Cup marked a turning point in the way football boots were made. Nike, adidas’s direct competitor, created the first ‘sock-like’ football boots made from a fabric called Flyknit, which gave the boots a very comfortable, snug fit for the wearer. In this case, the brand with the three stripes had two options: to follow in Nike’s footsteps or to be trailblazers and innovate even further. The Germans opted for the latter, launching the adidas Ace 16+ Purecontrol. This boot, made from Primeknit—adidas’s equivalent of Flyknit—offered users a completely new experience by allowing them to take to the pitch in a laceless football boot.

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It wasn’t long before this technology made its way into the world of futsal with the launch of the first laceless shoe for the sport: the adidas Ace Tango 17+ Purecontrol IN. This shoe continued to evolve alongside its football counterparts right up until 2018. This was the year a model was launched that many fans of the three-stripe brand had been missing from their collection: the Predator range. This classic returned to the courts with a restyled design reminiscent of the past, incorporating some of the technologies left behind by its predecessor, the adidas Ace. Thus, the Predator line returned to indoor courts with the adidas Predator Tango 18+ IN. A shoe featuring a design highlighted by Purecut technology, which offers an adaptable upper and a laceless, seamless design. Furthermore, this upper is combined with Boost technology in the midsole, ensuring excellent cushioning and optimal energy return with every step. In short, a very bold boot due to the lack of laces, but one that won’t disappoint those brave enough to wear it.

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Puma Ultra 1.3 Pro Court

The German brand Puma is one of the best-known names in the world of football. The Ultra and Future models are two of the most iconic boots in the beautiful game. Puma has also sought to bring these two ranges to futsal, and the Ultra, with its new 1.3 version, strikes us as a fine effort by the Germans to establish their boots on the futsal courts once and for all. Their minimalist upper, combined with knit fabric on the instep and the finishes on both the toe box and midsole, leads us to believe that this time Puma has really paid attention to the world of 5-a-side, and has brought us shoes that can truly compete with the rest of the brands.


adidas Copa Mundial PK TR

The arrival of the Copa range in football was simply confirmation of one thing: the need for a classic range. Classic in design yet packed with technology. A range that bridges the gap between the traditional adidas Copa Mundial and the company’s newer models. The first generation of the adidas Gloro was a fine boot: a kangaroo leather upper, a Comfort Frame sole inherited from the adidas 11pro and, the feature that most won over the brand’s purists, a reversible tongue with elastic. But this changed with the second generation. A boot that did not seem to win over the German brand’s fans quite as much.

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In this limited edition, adidas has given the Copa a fresh new look, transforming these natural leather boots into a PrimeKnit boot and applying some extremely eye-catching colours that look great on the German brand’s most classic silhouette. 


Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor

Nike’s flagship model aims to set the standard on futsal pitches too. It’s true that with the Nike React Gato, we already have a lightweight shoe made from materials very similar to those used in this Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor, but that doesn’t mean these shoes aren’t a great choice for competition at any level. 

Futsal Shoes Zoom Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro IC Volt-Black
Futsal Shoes Zoom Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro IC Volt-Black
-32%
€81.99
€119.99
Futsal Shoes Zoom Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro IC Black-Iron Grey-University Blue
Futsal Shoes Zoom Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro IC Black-Iron Grey-University Blue
-37%
€75.99
€119.99
Futsal Shoes Mercurial Vapor 14 Academy IC White-Black-Metallic Silver-Volt
Futsal Shoes Mercurial Vapor 14 Academy IC White-Black-Metallic Silver-Volt
-45%
€43.99
€79.99

A one-piece boot designed with a focus on fit and lightness, yet the different layers of material provide the support we need on the pitch. Without a doubt, this is a brilliant adaptation by Nike of its most iconic football boot into a futsal shoe. 

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In short, a wide range of shoes for a variety of playing styles. But if you had to choose just one model, which one would you go for? Remember that you can buy all the products mentioned in this review, as well as many others, on the Fútbol Emotion website.

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