- The Adidas Samba was produced in 1950 and became a popular indoor soccer shoe because of its design and the traction it provided. When you have the proper shoe, you reduce your risk of injury, which is more common and can be more severe--especially to your joints--in an indoor soccer arena.
- There are two types of indoor soccer shoes. If you are playing on an artificial turf, you will want a pair of turf indoor soccer shoes. These have patterns built into the soles to prevent you from slipping. When playing soccer on artificial turf, it's easier to slide and fall, since the turf is created from man-made plastic-like materials. There are plain indoor soccer shoes that have a hard, flat rubber sole, which is designed to support your feet on a gym floor. The inside and outside of all indoor soccer shoes are flexible yet stabilizing.
- Indoor soccer shoes are lightweight and don't have cleats. The sole is rubber and also padded inside to provide proper arch support. The rest of the shoe is often made of leather, since this material forms to the foot while also enabling movement. Most soccer shoes have the same upper (top of the shoe) and midsole (inside of the shoe), so when you are looking for an indoor soccer shoe, pay attention to the outsole (bottom of the shoe).
- Wearing indoor soccer shoes on an artificial turf enables you to show off your skills and keep you balanced, because they are more low-cut and flat-surfaced than regular gym shoes. When you can't manipulate your foot the way you want in order to kick, dribble or pass the ball, you are not able to play at your best level.
- Indoor soccer shoes are expensive, because they are high-quality shoes produced for a specific purpose. However, many sporting goods stores do provide sales, and you can always look for used shoes at thrift or secondhand stores. If you do end up having to buy a new pair, they can be worn on a day-to-day basis, so you can get the most out of your purchase.
