What kind of soccer cleats should you buy?
There are so many choices. And all this marketing nonsense out there. Exactly. There is no simple answer to this question. How to buy proper soccer cleats could be very challenging but it does not have to become a nightmare. With the adequate knowledge you can easily choose the right soccer shoes for yourself or your child, if that’s the case.
So, let’s see what should you look for while buying soccer cleats? Besides the price, you want to make sure they are comfortable. But how would you know if they give you enough comfort, before you play in them at least few times?
You won’t.
But you can increase your chances of buying comfortable soccer cleats by considering the following factors:
1. Manufacturer.
2. True Leather or Synthetic.
3. Studs Type.
4. Size.
Let's talk about these factors a little bit more.
Manufacturer Adidas and Nike are the 2 most popular. For a good reason. They are probably the best on the market.
While Adidas has manufactured soccer shoes “forever”, Nike has made great strides over the last few years. Both companies make equally good quality soccer shoes.
I personally never played in Nike's shoes, so I can’t tell you about this brand from my experience. My sons played soccer using both brands. After trying them for a while, the younger son sticks to Nike while Pat (older) uses Adidas shoes only. They both are very happy with their selections. Do you know why?
Their feet are build differently. Pat has a much wider foot than his brother. Adidas makes its cleats bigger in width than Nike.
Basically if you have:
· Wide foot - look for a pair of Adidas Soccer Cleats.
· Skinny foot - look for a pair of Nike Soccer Cleats.
It wouldn’t be fair not to mention 2 other brands, almost as good as the above two: Diadora and Puma. Other brands like: Umbro, Kelme, Mitre, Lotto - only if you really can’t afford the brands mentioned above or if you just simply like these brands.
True Leather or Synthetic
