# Indoor Soccer Sneakers The Nike React Gato Was Created Specifically for Futsal Players By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-react-gato References: [news.nike](https://news.nike.com/news/nike-reactgato) The Nike React Gato sneaker was expressly created for futsal, a type of soccer that's played indoors on a smaller field with a different ball size and just five players on each team. This footwear design leverages Nike's Touch360, [Flyknit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-flyknit-venture) and React technologies to enhance movement, durability and comfort. The design of the boot was created based on studies from the [Nike Sports Research Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-gold-colorway) (NSRL) that observed directional forces and player controls. After identifying that there are four times the touches, twice as many shots, and about four times as many goals scored during a game of futsol, Nike developed a footwear design with flexible “touch pods” that give wearers more feedback from the ball underfoot. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futsal-specific Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to create specialized sneakers for indoor soccer players. - **Integration of Technology:** Exploration of incorporating advanced technologies like Touch360, Flyknit, and React into sports footwear for enhanced performance. - **Data-driven Design:** Utilization of sports research and data analysis to inform the design process and create footwear tailored to specific sports. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Potential for footwear companies to target the growing market of indoor soccer players with specialized footwear. - **Sports Technology:** Opportunity for sports technology companies to collaborate with footwear brands to integrate advanced technologies into indoor soccer sneakers. - **Sports Research:** Expansion of sports research initiatives to analyze and understand the specific needs of indoor soccer players, informing the design of futsal-specific footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Indoor Soccer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-gold-colorway.md) - [High-Performance Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-furon-v7-and-tekela-v4.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo.md) - [Women-Specific Soccer Cleats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ida-sports.md) - [Snakeskin Indoor Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-olive-aura.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md) - [Speed-Aiding Advanced Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50.md) - [Soft Suede Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copa-mundial.md)