Anonymous
09/17/2024 23:57
Subject: Input on cleats?
Anonymous wrote:Not enough info.
How old is your player? Feet still growing?
Players tend to find a brand and line that is comfortable, and stick with it. Comparing a Nike to an Adidas for buying decisions isn’t really apt because the brands all use similar lasts, the brands tend to had a fit.
Better comparisons are the lines within the brand; like F50 vs Predator vs Copa.
My player is an Adidas player, so DC likes the predator line for FG and Indoor / Futsal. But prefers the F50 for wall-work / homework due to the thinner upper.
Some people say Nikes have gotten narrower. Adidas toe box is small IMO, and Nike too thin, so I’ve moved to New Balance for example.
Best advice is to add on above:
1) go to a soccer store and find your brand, then line. Try them out on the mini pitch at the store. (Dick’s has an awful selection)
2) buy a branock device from Amazon so you can size them yourself as your DCs feet grow.
3) Price shop online and get the best shoe you can afford at the best price.
4) Don’t go cheap on boots. Anyone who says boots quality doesn't matter until X age, doesn’t understand touch. That said the youth sizes all use one or two sole-plates for their shoes (it’s why the top of the line isn’t $250 but $150 usually). Just make sure you’re getting the better sole plate if you have to value engineer your purchase. FWIW Nike has a lifetime guarantee on their shoes, if Nike is the line DC likes, use it religiously to replace shoes that wear out early.
To clarify. Each brand uses a similar last for all the lines within the brand. The last for adidas is different from Puma, or Nike, or Mizuno,
Etc.
Anonymous
09/17/2024 23:55
Subject: Input on cleats?
Not enough info.
How old is your player? Feet still growing?
Players tend to find a brand and line that is comfortable, and stick with it. Comparing a Nike to an Adidas for buying decisions isn’t really apt because the brands all use similar lasts, the brands tend to had a fit.
Better comparisons are the lines within the brand; like F50 vs Predator vs Copa.
My player is an Adidas player, so DC likes the predator line for FG and Indoor / Futsal. But prefers the F50 for wall-work / homework due to the thinner upper.
Some people say Nikes have gotten narrower. Adidas toe box is small IMO, and Nike too thin, so I’ve moved to New Balance for example.
Best advice is to add on above:
1) go to a soccer store and find your brand, then line. Try them out on the mini pitch at the store. (Dick’s has an awful selection)
2) buy a branock device from Amazon so you can size them yourself as your DCs feet grow.
3) Price shop online and get the best shoe you can afford at the best price.
4) Don’t go cheap on boots. Anyone who says boots quality doesn't matter until X age, doesn’t understand touch. That said the youth sizes all use one or two sole-plates for their shoes (it’s why the top of the line isn’t $250 but $150 usually). Just make sure you’re getting the better sole plate if you have to value engineer your purchase. FWIW Nike has a lifetime guarantee on their shoes, if Nike is the line DC likes, use it religiously to replace shoes that wear out early.
How old is your player? Feet still growing?
Players tend to find a brand and line that is comfortable, and stick with it. Comparing a Nike to an Adidas for buying decisions isn’t really apt because the brands all use similar lasts, the brands tend to had a fit.
Better comparisons are the lines within the brand; like F50 vs Predator vs Copa.
My player is an Adidas player, so DC likes the predator line for FG and Indoor / Futsal. But prefers the F50 for wall-work / homework due to the thinner upper.
Some people say Nikes have gotten narrower. Adidas toe box is small IMO, and Nike too thin, so I’ve moved to New Balance for example.
Best advice is to add on above:
1) go to a soccer store and find your brand, then line. Try them out on the mini pitch at the store. (Dick’s has an awful selection)
2) buy a branock device from Amazon so you can size them yourself as your DCs feet grow.
3) Price shop online and get the best shoe you can afford at the best price.
4) Don’t go cheap on boots. Anyone who says boots quality doesn't matter until X age, doesn’t understand touch. That said the youth sizes all use one or two sole-plates for their shoes (it’s why the top of the line isn’t $250 but $150 usually). Just make sure you’re getting the better sole plate if you have to value engineer your purchase. FWIW Nike has a lifetime guarantee on their shoes, if Nike is the line DC likes, use it religiously to replace shoes that wear out early.
Anonymous
09/17/2024 22:08
Subject: Input on cleats?
Go to a soccer store and have your player try on a few pairs.
Anonymous
09/17/2024 21:18
Subject: Input on cleats?
Go to Dicks Sporting Goods. They have various brands you can try in your price range.
Anonymous
09/17/2024 20:34
Subject: Input on cleats?
It really all comes down to what your player finds the most comfortable (and will accept as aesthetically acceptable too).
In the past, we've ordered 4 or 5 pairs at once from Soccer.com and let our player try them all on and decide what feels best. The company has free returns on footwear. The others were returned the following day.
In the past, we've ordered 4 or 5 pairs at once from Soccer.com and let our player try them all on and decide what feels best. The company has free returns on footwear. The others were returned the following day.
Anonymous
09/17/2024 19:45
Subject: Input on cleats?
Max budget of $100
Play mostly on outdoor turf fields.
I was considering
-Adidas F50 League Messi FG/MG
-Nike Phantom GXII Academy AG
Are there others to consider? It's all a bit dizzying and would like them to get the best bang for the buck.
Thanks in advance for any input!
Play mostly on outdoor turf fields.
I was considering
-Adidas F50 League Messi FG/MG
-Nike Phantom GXII Academy AG
Are there others to consider? It's all a bit dizzying and would like them to get the best bang for the buck.
Thanks in advance for any input!