When the spring-summer time comes, many football fans start running around the shops and choose their own shoes. Recently, the proposals of the Nike firm have gained increasing popularity: centipedes, futsals, boots, etc. Let us consider in more detail how these models differ and what are their main characteristics.
general description
Centipedes is special football shoes. It is practiced both on artificial turf and on crushed stone, earth and mixed surfaces. Among the manufacturers of such shoes, the leading positions are held by the companies Nike, Adidas, Lotto and Joma.
What is special about centipedes and why are they called that? If we analyze the models of the brand "Nike", centipedes are somewhere in the middle between futsals and boots. They are universal because they are suitable for indoor and outdoor football pitches. Centipedes called these shoes for the presence of many small rubber spikes on the soles, making it more convenient to play sports. For this reason, this shoe has other names: bumps and multi-studs.
Centipedes for Nike football are not only comfortable and practical, but also provide great security. Due to the fact that the company works closely with orthopedics specialists, a special insole called EVA has been developed. It has a number of positive properties: moisture resistance, depreciation of the foot, heat preservation. In newer models, the insole is made perforated so that it enhances ventilation and prevents pain.
What is the difference between centipedes?
If you analyze different types of sports shoes, then each of them has its own characteristics and purposes. So, futsals have a flatter sole and are suitable for playing futsal. It is convenient to play them on such hard surfaces as parquet, rubber, concrete. Sometimes they train on trimmed artificial grass. It is better not to use futsals for playing outdoors , since the probability of slipping legs and falling is very high.
Centipedes are another matter. Nike and other leading sports brands today have released models that are equipped with soft spikes. They make it possible to play on artificial turf, earthen surfaces and natural lawns, planted with fine grass.
The most rigid in the nature of the soles are boots. Impressive spikes allow you to play on tall grass due to its excellent grip. However, it is considered bad form to put on boots for playing on the ground, and even more so they are not suitable for parquet floors.
Shoe material
Many experts agree that the best materials for mnogoshipovki - quality leatherette or genuine leather. The company "Nike" produces centipedes from a special leatherette, which has increased wear resistance. Also, in the manufacture of more expensive models, kangaroo leather is used - athletes praise this material most for its long service.
Often, many manufacturers try to save money and produce cheap models made of synthetic materials. However, there is no guarantee on these shoes, and they may tear or fall apart completely after the first two or three trainings.
Centipedes design
At the moment, there are a lot of models, colors and design options for centipedes. After all, manufacturers are trying to attract the maximum number of customers, and therefore fashion trends change almost every year. However, models of dark colors are always popular among the male population. Dark blue, brown, black - these color schemes hide pollution, because shoes get dirty very quickly when playing soccer. Representatives of the fair sex, on the contrary, choose bright, catchy colors of shoes.
As for the design, here it is better to bet on the ergonomics of shoes. So, the Nike brand makes centipedes and boots based on practicality and convenience. The latest models of multi-studs completely repeat the design of the top boots, including elastic socks, pad, lacing, tailoring technology. The only exception is the sole, which is many times softer and has smaller rubber spikes.
The lineup
Most recently, Nike introduced the latest multi-stud models, including: Hypervenom Proximo X, Magista Proximo X, Mercurial X Proximo.
Nike Tempo models are considered classic in their characteristics - centipedes made of genuine leather with a familiar design. Classic lovers often choose this option, which has already been tested in practice.
Among these models, one of the budget offers is Tiempo Natural TF Bumps. Profitability was achieved by combining genuine leather and synthetic materials for the production of top. Rounded spikes allow you to play on a low-quality field.
Children's sports shoes
Children's centipedes โNikeโ have special characteristics: high-quality grip, comfortable movement during the game. But most importantly - for children, a dangerous load on the foot should be excluded.
Recently, the company produces children's sports shoes not only with an orthopedic insole, but also with an intermediate sole. It is made of Phylon material in the heel area. This had a positive effect on the cushioning properties of centipedes, since contact with the field surface and in working with the ball improved. The main part of the sole in multi-studs is made of polyurethane with the addition of a filon layer.