Cologne – Millions of children all over the world play soccer. And it feels like there are just as many football boot models.
It's easy for parents to lose track of which shoe is best for their child.
You only have to ask yourself two questions: 1. What surface does the child want to play on?2. What shape is the child's foot?
In this article we explain which football boot your child really needs.
If your child regularly plays on natural grass, the so-called FG sole is ideal. FG stands for "Firm Ground".
The lugs on these shoes are spaced wider apart to prevent turf from getting caught under the sole. In shoes with an FG sole, short and longer studs are distributed over the entire sole to spread the pressure evenly over the foot.
Mercurial Victory V by Nike
Nike's Mercurial Victory V FG shoes are ideal for narrow feet. This shoe is particularly popular with children because of its colorful design.
Price: around 20 euros
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F50 by Adidas
For children with an average wide foot, the Adidas F50 would be recommended. World footballer Lionel Messi also plays in these shoes.
Price: around 40 euros
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King by Puma
If your child has a wider foot and doesn't like parrot colors, then the Puma King model would be a good choice.
Price: approx. 52 euros
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Many football clubs have built artificial turf pitches in recent years. In order for your child to have the perfect footwear for this type of terrain, they need football boots with an AG sole. AG stands for "Artificial Ground".
The wide, short cams under these shoes are adapted to the special conditions of modern artificial turf pitches. In addition, the sole is made of very durable material because it has to have a lot of stamina on the hard surface.
Spider IX by Lotto
The Lotto Spider IX is a good choice for children with narrow feet.
Price: around 17 euros
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Magista Oonda by Nike
Children with feet of average width are well advised to wear the Magista Oonda from Nike.
Price: around 20 euros
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EvoPower by Puma
Puma's EvoPower is ideal for artificial turf if you have a wide foot.
Price: around 30 euros
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Many clubs switch to clay courts in the winter months. HG soles and TF soles are particularly suitable for this type of terrain. HG stands for "Hard Ground" (hard ground), TF stands for "Turf" (ground).
These models have many small hard cams. The sole of this model also has an enormous material thickness in order to be able to withstand maximum loads on the hard ground.
V-Kon by Puma
Children with narrow feet are very well served with the V-Kon from Puma.
Price: around 20 euros
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Tiebao
Children with an average wide foot, on the other hand, ride very well with this model from the Tiebao brand.
Price: around 110 euros
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Morelia by Mizuno
The Morelia by Mizuno is suitable for wide feet.
Price: approx. 45 euros
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Around Christmas it's that time again: the indoor season is coming up. In order for your child not to lose their footing on the slippery hall floor, they need soccer shoes with a well-profiled IN sole. IN stands for "Indoor".
Mercurial X by Nike
If your child has narrow feet, Nike's Mercurial X might do just fine.
Price: around 45 euros
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Sala by Adidas
If you have feet of average width, the Sala model by Adidas would be a good choice.
Price: around 25 euros
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EvoSpeed by Puma
Wide feet feel comfortable in the EvoSpeed by Puma.
Price: around 20 euros
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