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Step 1
Understand that indoor soccer shoes go by many names including indoor cleats, turf shoes, turf boots and trainers.
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Step 2
Find indoor soccer shoes from these manufacturers: Nike, Adidas, Diadora, Kelme, Lotto, Puma and Reebok. For kids, look for indoor soccer shoes from Adidas, New Balance, Mitre, Zephz and Diadora.
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Step 3
Recognize that shoes for playing indoors have rubber soles with smaller, more rounded cleats. These types of shoes offer less traction than the traditional soccer shoe. Players play inside on a dry surface, so this is rarely a concern. Because of the minimal cleats of indoor soccer shoes, damage to indoor surfaces is negligible.
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Step 4
Get a good fit with indoor soccer shoes, which tend to be lighter and more flexible. Be sure about the correct width for your foot. As these shoes are typically made from softer materials, the fit is similar to a glove; therefore, indoor soccer shoes should feel more comfortable than regular soccer cleats.
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Step 5
Look for a good traction pattern on a rubber sole that grips hard surfaces. A gum cupsole works well on indoor surfaces.
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Step 6
Make sure your shoe provides good shock absorption. You need a good cushion for running and jumping on the harder indoor surfaces.
