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The 5 best indoor shoes (men and women) at a glance.

Do you regularly play handball, tennis or basketball in the hall? Then you need non-slip indoor shoes that allow you to change direction quickly. In addition to the right size and fit, the material of the sole should also be decisive for the purchase.

Choose indoor shoes with a flexible synthetic sole or an abrasion-resistant rubber sole from our test or comparison table. Also pay attention to one Breathable upper so that your feet don’t sweat during sports.

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Illustration *	Compare winner				Price-performance winner
Model *	Nike T-Lite Xi low-top	Reebok Princess	Puma Women’s Pulse Xt V2	Adidas vs Coneo Qt	Pamray indoor shoes
valuation at Amazon *	321 reviews	116 reviews	13 reviews	204 ratings	184 ratings
operation area	Gym, crossfit	Gym, crossfit	Fitness Studio	Gym, crossfit	Gym, crossfit
fit	turns out a bit big	normal	normal	turns out a bit small	normal
Upper material Synthetic textiles such as nylon or polyurethane and the mesh material are often meant. The latter gives the shoe its breathable properties. For indoor soccer shoes, leather is occasionally used because it is durable and robust. But the material is not so breathable.	leather	leather	synthetic	synthetic	Canvas
Shoe sole The rubber sole material ensures grip on the floor. Rubber soles are non-slip and abrasion-resistant and ensure stability or a stable stand. Shoes with synthetic soles, on the other hand, are non-slip and flexible. Such shoes are used for training in the gym, i.e. for fitness courses, strength training or cardio training.	synthetic non-slip and flexible	rubber non-slip and flexible	synthetic non-slip and flexible	synthetic non-slip and flexible	rubber non-slip and flexible
Shock absorbing padding
breathable
Available in different sizes
Other colors or designs
benefits	particularly robust Durable real leather upper Sole is particularly grippy	particularly robust Durable leather upper	light and breathable comfortable footbed	pleasantly light	pleasantly light good workmanship particularly inexpensive
Questions and answers about the product	Questions and answers about Nike T-Lite Xi Low-Top	Questions and answers about Reebok Princess	Questions and answers about Puma Women’s Pulse Xt V2	Questions and answers about Adidas Vs Coneo Qt	Questions and answers about Pamray indoor shoes
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Indoor shoes are special sports shoes that were designed for indoor and indoor sports.
The peculiarity of the indoor sneakers lies in their sole. They are flat, smooth and particularly non-slip. In addition, the soles of the shoes are particularly stable compared to running shoes, so that abrupt movements or changes of direction are possible.
Basically, there are special sports shoes for every indoor sport, such as handball, soccer or basketball.

Sports in the spare time is in trend – this is confirmed by the results of a current survey by the consumption and media analysis (VuMA). According to the, there were around 10.36 million people aged 14 and over in 2016 who stated that they did sports several times a week in their free time. About 15.03 million Germans were active in sports at least several times a month.

What keeps motivation high when doing sports? The variety. The training program of many amateur athletes also looks similar: running on Mondays, club sports on Wednesdays and strength training in the gym on Fridays.

A problem that many recreational athletes should be aware of: the search for the right shoes for indoor and outdoor sports.

Especially in indoor sports such as basketball, handball, badminton or tennis, certain requirements are placed on footwear.

In our indoor shoe comparison 2019/2020 we will tell you what distinguishes shoes for indoor sports, which shoes are best suited for which sport and what you should pay particular attention to when buying indoor sneakers.

1. The special something – what distinguishes indoor shoes?

The difference between indoor and outdoor shoes lies primarily in the different sole properties. While running shoes have a rough sole so that they can survive on uneven or damp surfaces, indoor sports shoes have a flat and smooth sole, usually made of rubber or synthetic materials.

Jens Schreiber (Director adidas Football) said in an interview with Comparison.org:

"The outsole for indoor flooring should be as flat as possible so that the player maximizes contact with the ground. The "low to the ground feeling" is the main characteristic of a good sole. The material properties are selected using appropriate rubber mixtures so that maximum grip is ensured."

Jens Schreiber
(Director adidas Football)

Show profile: Whether indoor shoes for girls, boys or adults – everyone has a similarly smooth and non-slip profile.

According to Schreiber, damping also plays an important role. This would be realized at adidas with insoles, EVA or the so-called boost technology, which are also used for running shoes.

This means that the training shoes have good contact with the ground and prevent slipping. In addition, their sole is abrasion-resistant so that the shoes do not leave streaks on the hall floor.

In the same way, sneakers for the hall are characterized by a solid upper material – for example synthetic textiles, leather or the mesh material mesh.

Prof. Dr. Ingo Froböse, head of the "Center for Health through Sport and Exercise" at the German Sport University Cologne, said in an interview in 2012:

"The upper material of the indoor shoes has to be significantly more durable, because there is simply more romping around in the hall. Fast sideways movements and abrupt stopping are typical in the hall, but the shoe must have good stability."

Prof. Dr. Ingo Froböse
(Head of the "Center for Health through Sport and Exercise" at the German Sport University Cologne, Source: n-tv.de )

The expert further explained that mid-high training shoes are also popular with athletes because they provide additional lateral support. Basically, the expert advises that versatile athletes always a good You should have a pair of indoor shoes and a good pair of running shoes.

The advantages and disadvantages of indoor shoes in a nutshell:

non-slip and stable
enable fast and abrupt movements
suitable for various indoor and indoor sports

not suitable for outdoor sports – not water resistant

2. What types of indoor shoes are there??

Basically there is a specific type of sneaker for every indoor sport or for every indoor sport. The following table provides an overview of the most common types of indoor shoes:

category	description
Handball, volleyball, badminton

Synthetic materials (nylon and polyurethane) and mesh material
light and breathable
shock-absorbing padding to stabilize the ankle and ankle
flat rubber sole – non-slip and abrasion-resistant
other sports: squash, table tennis, boxing
to our handball shoe comparison

Fitness Studio

Synthetic materials (nylon and polyurethane) and mesh material
light and breathable
shock-absorbing padding to stabilize the ankle and ankle
flat sole or with wedge heel made of rubber or synthetic – non-slip and flexible
Sports direction: fitness courses, strength training, cardio training

basketball

mostly leather and mesh material; higher Stem for stability
light
shock-absorbing padding to stabilize the ankle and ankle
flat rubber sole – non-slip and abrasion-resistant

Indoor soccer shoes

mostly made of leather and synthetic materials
lighter than normal soccer shoes
narrow and somewhat tapered, no damping properties
Rubber sole – non-slip and abrasion-resistant

3. Buying advice: You have to pay attention to this when you buy indoor shoes

3.1. material

gender issues

If you are looking for the right sneakers for the hall, you will find that there are both indoor shoes for women and indoor shoes for men. You will also find children’s indoor shoes. Mostly the indoor shoes for women differ from those for men only in their design, occasionally also in their shape. The training shoes for women are often a bit narrower. Nevertheless, there is also Indoor shoes that can be worn by both men and women.

For the upper material of the indoor sports shoes, the manufacturers rely on synthetic textiles, such as nylon or polyurethane, as well as mesh materials. In the case of soccer indoor shoes, on the other hand, leather is often used as the upper, since it is durable and robust. But leather is less breathable.

It is often a secret of the manufacturers from which substances the synthetic substances mostly consist exactly. What is certain is that the upper is particularly stable. After all, sports in which indoor shoes are worn are often characterized by frequent and abrupt movements and changes of direction. The mesh material, on the other hand, ensures the breathable properties. This prevents heat from building up in the shoe.

The manufacturers are also reluctant to state the material of the lining of the indoor sports shoes. Because of this, customers have to be satisfied with information such as synthetics or textiles. It is not unlikely that the latter is cotton or viscose. Both textiles are among the most important representatives for the lining of shoes because they are breathable and have a high absorbency.

3.2. sole

As already mentioned in our indoor shoe comparison, the sole of indoor sneakers is flat and smooth, so that the feet have firm contact with the ground and prevent slipping. The sole material provides additional grip on the floor. Most shoes used in sports such as volleyball, handball, basketball, badminton or squash have a rubber sole. It is non-slip and abrasion-resistant and also ensures stability or a stable stand.

Shoes with synthetic soles, on the other hand, are non-slip and flexible. Such shoes are preferably used as fitness shoes for training in the sports studio, that is for fitness courses, for strength training or for cardio training. In contrast to shoes with a rubber sole, the fitness shoes are not quite as stable. As a result, they are not suitable for sports with fast and abrupt movements.

Note: In many sports halls, it is mandatory to wear sports shoes with natural-colored or light-colored soles, as they do not leave stripes on the hall floor. In the meantime, there are also colored shoe soles that are also resistant to abrasion.

3.3. A damper

The Salming handball shoe can be used in other indoor sports, but not in basketball as a basketball shoe.

Whether an indoor shoe with cushioning is an advantage depends primarily on the type of sport you want to do. The basic function of shock-absorbing padding is to stabilize the ankle and ankle as well as protecting the back and the joints.

Sports such as tennis, badminton or table tennis are played without pronounced jumps. Therefore, sneakers with shock-absorbing padding are not necessary, but they cannot do any harm here either.

In sports such as handball, basketball or volleyball, the ankles and ankles are particularly stressed by jumps and landings, which is why sports shoes with cushioning are advantageous in such sports.

The following video shows you an exercise that you can do to strengthen your calf muscles and thereby support the ankle:

4. Questions and answers about indoor shoes

4.1. Sports shoes on the test bench – who tested it??

The quick lacing system enables quick putting on and taking off. Every indoor shoe can be upgraded with this practical lacing technique.

The Stiftung Warentest has not yet carried out any relevant indoor shoe test and has not chosen an indoor shoe comparison winner, but the testing institute has one for that interesting article on "lacing systems" published.

In the issue of 12/2016, the Stiftung Warentest presented quick lacing systems, with the help of which athletes, for example in a triathlon, can quickly change shoes without the hassle of lacing. Click here for the full article .

4.2. Which brands and manufacturers are there?

Asics indoor shoes for men: the indoor shoes can be worn with volleyball, handball or badminton.

As well as the selection of indoor shoes, the number of brands and manufacturers is also large. As a layperson, you can quickly lose track. Puma, Nike, Kempa, Hummel or Asics indoor shoes are particularly popular, especially among handball and volleyball players.

For athletes who regularly go to the gym, brands such as Under Armor or Reebok are very popular. In addition, inexpensive indoor shoes from lesser known manufacturers like Brütting or Lico were able to convince a large number of customers.

The most important brands and manufacturers at a glance, which also appear in almost every indoor shoe test:

adidas
Nike
puma
Asics
Kempa
bumblebee
New Balance
Mizuno
KangaROOS
Reebok
New Balance
Under Armor
Brütting

4.3. How do you get indoor shoes non-slip?

Dust and dirt on the hall floor can make even the most grippy indoor shoes slippery. To make your indoor sports shoes non-slip again, you can use a few useful household funds. The best known is hairspray or hair lacquer – simply spray or smear on the sole and the shoe is again pleasant to grip.

Another variant is moistening the sole with water. Some athletes even use sweet drinks such as cola, specialty or lemonade. Simply place a cloth moistened with water or a sweet drink next to the edge of the game, put it on and off you go.

4.4. You can wash indoor shoes?

With a dirt eraser you can remove simple dirt from indoor sports shoes for women, men and children.

As a rule, indoor shoes are easy to care for because they only get a little dirty – at least if they are only worn for indoor sports. For unsightly stripes on the upper, you can use a special dirt eraser from your personal indoor shoe comparison winner.

Our expert Jens Schreiber advised on washing machine cleaning as follows:

"In general, you should never put leather shoes (…) in the washing machine. As with all other leather products, appropriate leather care is recommended.

Indoor shoes without leather (…), on the other hand, can easily be washed in the washing machine. Mesh does not lose its quality and functionality."

Jens Schreiber
(Director adidas Football)

Nevertheless, when it comes to washing the washing machine, opinions are often divided. While Jens Schreiber sees no problems with washing machines in indoor shoes without leather, there are other manufacturers who generally advise against machine cleaning. We therefore recommend that you always follow the care instructions of the respective manufacturer. Then you are on the safe side!

Stinkfuß? Even the best indoor shoes will develop an unpleasant smell of sweat when used frequently. So that this does not gain the upper hand, you should keep your indoor sneakers fresh after this Dry sports in an airy and shady place. You can also stuff wet shoes with newspaper.