Best shoes to play in Cement

Let's talk about a problem that I'm sure we've all had when buying futsal shoes. If we play in an outdoor or concrete pitch, the indoor shoes are sometimes not the best choice. Let's explore some good options.

03 July 2022 - Written by Laura Arriero

The problem that arises is very common and we have already said that it is difficult to solve, as we have to find a balance between durability, comfort and grip on difficult terrains, as often the abrasion is extreme and we can do little on a pitch in these conditions. However, there are options of different futsal shoes that are perfect or very suitable for playing on concrete or very abrasive surfaces.

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A detail that I like to point out is that we DO NOT RECOMMEND using TURF cleats on cement pitches, because, as you know, they are not prepared for those pitches, and they will also destabilise us when we are higher than we should be on futsal pitches.

Nike Lunar Gato II Futsal Shoe

Let's start off with a model that although it is a classic for indoor courts, it has flooded the street courts since its return to the market The trick lies in its versatility. Perhaps it is not the most suitable model, but it is suitable for all types of courts. The upper is made of a very soft and adaptable natural leather, which provides a perfect contact with the ball, ready to shoot, or to carry the ball glued to our foot. One of the details for which durability is not a problem is its granulated reinforcement area, both on the toecap and on the sides. A synthetic material that adheres to the leather in the form of thermo-sealing.  The sides of the shoe use panels with Hyperfuse technology, which is combined with a mesh, to make it lighter and more breathable, reinforced with lateral bands that provide rigidity, capable of withstanding all lateral movements, very common in the world of futsal.

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Let's move on to the outsole and here we find one of the biggest advances. PURE ERGONOMICS, thanks mainly to the midsole made with Lunarlon technology. This area of the shoe is divided in three big areas with different designs suitable for the needs of each area. In the front and outer area we find a design made with small holes, which, when in contact with the court, provide great grip to the court. In the front and inner area we can see a simple multilinear design, designed for the supports and finally, in the heel area, where there is a similar design to the inside of the front area but with much more separated lines to provide more stability.


Múnich Continental Futsal Shoe

We continue with one of the best options for playing on cement, and it is none other than a classic futsal shoe, the Munich Continental futsal shoe. The reason for this choice is very simple, THE SOLE, which, both for grip and surface, will withstand the abrasion of the playing fields in the best way, without losing any comfort and grip.

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As a detail, although in the first uses you will feel the boot a bit hard, don't worry, after 3-4 training sessions or matches and with a proper maintenance, the shoe will adapt to your foot and it will be perfect. One of the most durable options and if that is what you are looking for I don't think there is a better alternative.


adidas Top Sala Futsal Shoe

As always, we start with the upper. The upper is made of a very soft and adaptable synthetic leather, which provides a perfect contact with the ball, ready to shoot, or, to carry the ball stuck to our foot. One of the details for which durability is not a problem is the reinforcement area with traditional stitching along the instep, in addition to a small synthetic material adhered to the leather, in the form of thermo-sealing in the toe area.  Perhaps it is not so comfortable in the first uses but after several games, the front part yields and becomes very comfortable. 

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Let's talk about the outsole of this adidas futsal shoe. We find one of the most complete outsoles that we can remember in an indoor football shoe. This area is divided into two pronounced parts, designed appropriately for the needs of each action. In the front area, we find a material called Gel Grip, prepared for the most abrupt braking, fused with a traditional pivot point. And in the heel, we see how the protagonist is the checkered pattern, ready to withstand the abrasion characteristic of the futsal game and that adapts to a very street game, with a medium sole profile. 


We leave the most identifying part for the end, being the midsole what really gives sense to the adidas Top Sala, from my point of view. Two materials such as the Eva rubber and the adiPrene, come together to give the right cushioning to the game. This midsole has a different personality than the rest, as we can see how behind this double layer of two densities, we discover the point of shock absorption and makes them perfect for playing on cement, maybe not as durable as the Munich continental, but enough for us to use them for many and many matches. 

Joma Regate Rebound Futsal Shoe

We enter the top two with one of the latest shoes from the Spanish brand, which has in its outsole the key to this place. The shoe itself has a synthetic microfibre construction with Nylon, which blends breathability and comfort to perfection. 

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And all that comfort continues in the outsole which has a Phylon insert for the midsole, making it very adaptable and impact resistant. Furthermore, the outsole is made of rubber in two densities: softer in the front and heel area to improve support; and harder in the centre to make it more stable. Gel is inserted in the heel for a total absorption of the impacts and it is what makes us feel that ‘rebound’ in each step. Therefore, with this construction we can play and play in the street, comfortable and without any concern for wear, beyond what is natural for the shoe. 


Nike Street Gato Futsal Shoe

And now we come to the queen of the shoes for playing on cement, which is none other than the street edition of the Nike Gato. A shoe made specifically for playing on the street, and that's why it's the best option if you want to play on cement. Its leather construction makes it very durable and comfortable, and it also has some gel inserts on the suede, which will give us even a little bit more grip on the ball. 

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The key to all this is in the outsole, an outsole with Nike's best cushioning, in an intermediate profile, without being as high as some models from other brands and without being so low that you notice the ground. It also has some micro-tacos that are not as high as the ones in Turf shoes, and therefore you don't notice them in your footprint until the moment you change direction, where we do notice that extra grip on the asphalt, which makes them unique. 

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Therefore, for construction, for comfort (give it a couple of uses that it costs a little) and for design, it is the best choice if we are going to play on concrete. If you want a shoe to wear all day, play on the street, indoors and pretty much anywhere, Nike Street Gato is the shoe of choice. 

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