Independent Football Boot Experts
Since 2010, we’ve helped players all over the world find football boots that actually fit their feet, their game and their budget. FootballBoots.co.uk is an independent review website – we are not owned by a sports store, Nike, adidas, Puma or any other brand.
We test boots in real football conditions, explain the technology in simple terms, and give brand-neutral advice so you can enjoy your football more.
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Major Brands
We track all the offerings for boot enthusiasts of the major brands and discuss how and why they’ll work for you.
Nike Football Boots
adidas Football Boots
Puma Football Boots
Start Here: Pick the Path That Fits You
Choose the option that best matches who you are and what you need right now:
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Find out everything you want to know about the latest boot releases
Find Cheap Boots
Looking for a deal or just on a budget, these options will help you find a bargain.
Which Brand Should I Buy From?
Check out all the options, find the ones you want & see who we recommend…
What are the Best Boots for Children?
We take a look at ten options that are great for kids feet, featuring cheaper and Elite Jr. versions
Which Colour Do You Want?
You can get your boots in pretty much any colour you want nowadays, pick those you like!
Trusted by Millions of Players Worldwide
Our Football Boots YouTube channel has over 1.5 million subscribers and more than 400 million video views. Across Instagram and Facebook, we reach over 1 million followers who rely on us for honest boot advice, reviews and recommendations. Our work has been featured in:
- The Daily Telegraph
- The Sun
- The Professional Footballer’s Association (PFA) Magazine
We have also attended launch events with Nike, adidas, Under Armour and Puma, created promotional content with Skechers & Nike, and supported adidas with their GLITCH boot campaign.
What We Do at FootballBoots.co.uk
Our goal is to help you understand football boots and choose the pair that truly suits your feet and your football.
- Independent boot reviews: Detailed reviews of the latest models from Nike, adidas, Puma, New Balance, Mizuno, Skechers and more. See all reviews on our boot reviews hub.
- Fit and sizing advice: Guides for wide feet, narrow feet, growing kids and awkward in-between sizes. Start with our size and fit guide.
- Boot choice guidance: Learn how to pick the right boots for your position, surface, budget and playing level in our main boot choice guide and Boot Guide.
- Gear around your boots: We also review grip socks, insoles and other accessories that can improve comfort and traction.
Find Boots by Playing Position
Different positions place different demands on your boots. Start with a guide tailored to where you play:
- Goalkeepers — grip and stability for shot stopping and kicking
- Defenders — protection, traction and stability
- Midfielders — comfort, control and all-round performance
- Wingers — lightweight boots for speed and quick changes of direction
- Strikers — boots for finishing, acceleration and sharp movements
Choose Boots for the Right Surface
The wrong soleplate on the wrong pitch can ruin your game and increase injury risk. Learn which soleplates match your surfaces:
- Firm ground (FG) boots — for natural grass pitches in good condition
- Soft ground (FG) boots — for wet, muddy natural grass with metal studs
- Artificial and astro turf boots — for 3G/4G, artificial and small-sided surfaces
Boots Worn by Top Players
Curious what boots the biggest names wear and which models are inspired by them?
- Cristiano Ronaldo Boots
- Kylian Mbappé Boots
- Erling Haaland Boots
- Lionel Messi Boots
- Jude Bellingham Boots
How Pro Players Really Choose Their Boots
Over more than two decades in the football industry, Ian has seen how players at every level choose their boots, from grassroots to professionals.
“In essence players choose boots that suit their foot shape, but can also be dictated to by what the brand want to push depending on if they prefer the cash over comfort. The biggest players get to call the shots on what they wear and influence the design of their boots. Nike marketed the CR7 Chapter series of boots as designed to the individual requirements of Cristiano Ronaldo.”
— Ian Ebbs, quoted by Tomé Morrissy-Swan in The Daily Telegraph
Why Players Trust FootballBoots.co.uk
FootballBoots.co.uk is an independent football boot review website, we are not owned by adidas, Nike, Puma or any football brand or store. Our priority is to help you find boots that fit properly and help you enjoy your football.
Books: How to Choose Your Football Boots
Our expertise goes beyond this website. Ian and Dean have written books to help you choose your next pair of boots with confidence.
24/25 Boot Secrets: How To Choose Your Football Boots
Authors: Ian Ebbs & Dean Ariola
Publication Date: 16 Sept 2024
A season-ready guide for the 24/25 campaign that breaks down boot lines from Nike, adidas, Puma, New Balance, Mizuno and Skechers. It explains which boots suit different foot shapes and playing styles so you can match yourself with the right model from each major brand.
Boot Secrets: How To Choose Your Football Boots
Authors: Ian Ebbs
Publication Date: 24 Sept 2023
Updated for the 23/24 season, this book covers the latest boots from Nike, adidas, Puma, New Balance and more. It explains what to look for in a new pair, how to assess fit and feel, and how to avoid common mistakes when buying boots.
Independence and Affiliate Disclosure
The Predator, F50 and Copa are football boot lines designed and produced by adidas. The Mercurial, Phantom and Tiempo lines are designed and produced by Nike. The Future, Ultra and King lines are designed and produced by Puma. We review these and other boots independently.
Key Facts About FootballBoots.co.uk
Site Facts
- FootballBoots.co.uk is an independent football boot review website.
- FootballBoots.co.uk was founded in 2010.
- FootballBoots.co.uk is not owned by any football brand.
- FootballBoots.co.uk publishes football boot reviews, guides and sizing advice.
- FootballBoots.co.uk content has been featured in The Daily Telegraph, The Sun and the PFA Magazine.
Authors and Experts
- Ian Ebbs is the founder of FootballBoots.co.uk.
- Ian Ebbs has over twenty years of experience in the football industry.
- Ian Ebbs has authored three books about choosing football boots.
- Dean Ariola co-authored the book “24/25 Boot Secrets: How To Choose Your Football Boots”.
- FootballBoots.co.uk’s YouTube channel has more than 1.5 million subscribers.
- FootballBoots.co.uk’s YouTube videos have more than 400 million views.
- FootballBoots.co.uk has over 600k Instagram followers and over 400k Facebook fans.
Brand Disambiguation
- The Predator, F50 and Copa are football boot lines created by adidas.
- The Mercurial, Phantom, Tiempo and Premier are football boot lines created by Nike.
- The Future, Ultra and King are football boot lines created by Puma.
- FootballBoots.co.uk reviews these boot lines independently.
Affiliate Facts
- FootballBoots.co.uk may earn commission from some retailer links.
- Commission does not change review scores or verdicts.
- FootballBoots.co.uk does not sell football boots directly.