Touch
When it comes to futsal shoes, there aren’t too many options if you’re looking for premium kangaroo leather. The version of the Gresca that I tested featured a suede-finish kangaroo leather upper, with nylon inserts scattered throughout. One very important thing to keep in mind is that depending on the colorway of the Gresca, the upper materials will be different. So while the pair that I tested featured a suede-finish kangaroo leather upper, other colorways could be made from standard kangaroo leather upper or could even be full synthetic. So if you are looking to buy a pair online, make sure you know what you’re getting when it comes to upper materials (if you have a preference).
The suede-finish kangaroo leather covers all the main sections of the boot that are commonly used to make touches on the ball. The only part of the shoe that isn’t leather that will have an impact on your feel for the ball is the tongue, which is made from padded mesh. The leather itself is very soft and flexible, providing a slightly cushioned touch on the ball. The suede-finish of the leather also adds a little bit of extra grip when making very precise touches, without giving the upper a sticky feel. The mesh tongue also feels pretty good, although I would have preferred it to be leather, matching the rest of the shoe in thickness once you tie the laces tight.
One of the futsal specific features on the Gresca is the plastic strip that wraps the toe and forefoot area of the boot. This small plastic strip is designed to protect your toes, as well as provide a more solid striking surface should you need to kick the ball with your toe. While it does exactly what its supposed to do when kicking the ball, it also adds a significant amount of extra bulk to the toe area of the shoe. If you prefer to have a very low-profile toe box, than you probably won’t be a huge fan of how the Gresca feels, as the toe box is fairly tall, and will never drop because its made from plastic. If you’re looking for something that has a very traditional feel, along with some futsal specific features and don’t mind a little bit of extra bulk, than you’ll love the feel of the Gresca.