Nike Lunar Gato II takes the small-sided game from the court to the street

Performance Design Innovation for Competon Complimented With Iconic Street Footwear.

Football is simply the biggest sport on the planet. Enjoyed on every street corner, small-sided court, pitch, beach and park, the game is played with the same level of universal dedication, passion and flair no matter the venue. 

Some of the best players in the world including Neymar, honed their skills playing street football and five-a-side games as aspiring young players. Fast tempo matches with limited space demanded instinctive touch and control with split second decision-making – skills that translate seamlessly to eleven-a-side elite games around the world today.

To enhance the game, Nike is introducing the Lunar Gato II, a new performance and street shoe that is part of the Nike FC247 collection – the Bomba Finale II, Elastico Finale II will be released later this year.

The Nike Lunar Gato II delivers design innovation that allow players to amplify their skills on specific surfaces and provides a balance of speed, control, comfort and precision based on varying court surfaces.

The Gato II feature a new outsole that houses a flexible groove along the first metatarsal, which helps free up that part of the foot for a quicker first step to improve agility in tight spaces.

The Lunar Gato II, launching in a distinctive blue and yellow, is a product designed for a fast and dynamic game on all surfaces. Featuring 33 percent less components than its predecessor, it is also 16 percent lighter.

The supple leather used on the upper improves the ball-to-foot feel. The soft and supple leather eliminates a break-in period and the contoured sock liner supplies an anatomical fit. 

Fused mesh panels lock down the mid-foot to maximize lateral support and gives the Lunar Gato II a fine balance of lightweight and comfort.  

The new Nike Lunar Gato II retails at $160 and will be available from selected stockists beginning April 1.