Football Cleats

Proper footwear is an absolute must on the football pitch. After all, you wouldn't dance a waltz in your workbooks or play tennis in your Louis Vuitton courts--so why would you play football in anything else but a football boot? Football boots will help you keep your grip on slippery or uneven turf.

The most important characteristic of a football boot is its sole. Different types of soles are used on different playing surfaces--longer, sharper cleats for wet mud, smaller cleats for dryer fields, and no cleats at all for indoor football. Here's how the four basic kinds stack up.

Moulded Cleats  (FG) Football boots with moulded cleats are good for both beginner and intermediate footballers. Versatile; can be used on most field types and in various conditions. The cleats come in different patterns but the cleats themselves are always made of non-detachable plastic. They have more studs on the bottom than soft ground cleats for more contact with firm ground.	Soft Ground Cleats  (SG) Detachable cleats are for the intermediate to advanced footballer playing on soft ground or wet and muddy weather. Screw-in metal or plastic studs can be removed or changed. Since the cleats are metal and can be changed, they never wear down and can be worn for a long time.	Turf Shoes  These are non-stud shoes with specialized rubber soles. Geared towards playing indoor football or on artificial turf.	Indoor Shoes  These are also football boots without cleats that are especially good for indoor use Not meant for any outdoor playing. Adidas Sambas  are a popular model, both on the pitch and on the street. These are particularly good for hardwood surfaces if you are playing futsal .

Other Features

• Round stud cleats are best for all weather conditions, while oblong moulded cleats enhance speed and forward momentum on dry turf.
• Look for heavy-duty leather uppers and a solid construction across the toe area for the best impact when kicking.
• Off-set lacing will give you better contact with the ball than centred laces.
• Kangaroo leather uppers give a great feel, but many people, including Beckham himself, no longer endorse using baby kangas for shoes.
• Look for good laces that will hold up to extreme weather.

Popular Boots

These are currently the most popular boots on the market.  Each shoe has a firm ground (FG) and soft ground (SG) edition.

Adidas Copa Mundial FG  SG  Many people swear by these timeless boots.  Dual density sole and kangaroo leather upper mould to your foot like a glove to make these the most comfortable shoes you can buy.	Nike Mercurial Vapor V FG  SG  For the blazing fast striker, these boots are a great fit. Super lightweight Teijin microfibre upper and covered laces provide a true touch on the ball.normal	Adidas Predator X FG  SG  Quilted leather upper is enhanced with Predator rubber for precise ball control and powerful shots.	PUMA v1.10 FG  SG  Carbon fibre plate on the bottom for superior, lightweight support and reduced stud pressure.  Upper is made of a thin synthetic material mix.

Nike CTR360 Maestri FG   SG   Feature revolutionary forefoot dampening pads to give the player a soft touch and a solid strike.	Adidas adiPURE II TRX FG  SG  K-leather upper give a glove like fit similar to kangaroo leather, and it is also more durable and lightweight.	Nike Tiempo FG  SG  Supersoft kangaroo leather gives you a touch on the ball like no synthetic can replicate.	Nike Total90 Laser II FG  SG  Rubber forefoot mouldings add control and swerve to the players shot.

Sizing

When possible, trying on boots before buying them is always a good idea. Always try on football boots with appropriate socks. If you have been wearing the same brand and size for a while, you can probably buy them online with no problems. Even so, different styles within brands can differ in fit. Remember that you want something that fits snugly and that gives your arches good support. Even kids who are growing need a pair of boots that that fit properly, so expect to buy new ones on a regular basis to fit growing feet. Buying boots that are too big and "leaving them room to grow" is not the best idea; that extra room could cause them to get blisters, or worse, a sprained or broken ankle.

The F50.6 TUNIT Kit

Adidas has introduced the F50i TUNIT ClimaCool Kit , which is a 3-pair set of cleats that offers all three cleat types (soft, firm, and hard ground) in one. With this kit help you adjust your cleat to the ground and weather you will be playing on. If it is too hot, use the ClimaCool upper and your foot will feel comfortable. It is a great chance to own the newest soccer footwear with TUNIT technology available.

Adidas F50.6 TUNIT Premium ClimaCool Set Kit
	The kit includes the following parts: Three pairs of exchangeable, laced cover uppers. One with ClimaCool for cool comfort and lightweight fit (white). Two standard, coloured uppers (black and royal). Two pair of exchangeable chassis: comfort chassis and lightweight chassis. Three sets of studs, for soft ground, firm ground, and hard ground. Stud Key

Football Boot Brands

• Adidas 
• Diadora 
• Hummel 
• Legend 
• Lotto 
• Nike 
• Nomis 
• Puma 
• Reebok 
• Umbro 

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