Men's Football Boots
On this page we offer you the best boots for men. Nike, adidas, & Puma boots dominate the list as they are the major brands that supply the professionals and star players of the top domestic leagues in the world. Jump to Top 10 pairs.
Nike, adidas, & Puma make specific junior boots that we recommend for children. However, if your kids have larger feet, you'll have to shop as if they are an adult. The brands normally have entry-level Club or .4 variants that are most suited for junior players. The Club boots are made of thicker materials and basic construction but have looks inspired by the top Elite or + models. They might have a bulkier feel but are more durable and protective, perfect for young players that are still developing their physical attributes.
For occassional players who want a budget friendly option, the Nike Academy (or .3 for adidas and Puma boots) fits the bill. The Academy boots present a significant downgrade from the Elite boots, and are obviously cheaper, usually costing below £100. However, they are a bit more performance-oriented than the Club and their looks are also based on the flagship top-end model.
Men's Elite Nike Boots:
Mercurial Superfly
The exact type of boots worn by Cristiano Ronaldo; same synthetic-based boot available in a low-cut construction with the Mercurial Vapor
Phantom GT
Also comes in with a collared DF version; made out of knit and has micro-texturing for ball grip and control
Tiempo Legend
High-tech Nike leather boots worn by world class defenders
Scroll down for the cheaper Nike Academy and Club nike football boots.
Phantom GT DF Academy
A great value for money to feel the sock-collared version of De Bruyne's control boot
Vapor Academy
Has grid-like embossed texturing and printed graphic to mimick the look and texture of the Elite's engineered mesh
Tiempo Academy
Leather is calfskin-based; has the most similar look to its Elite counterpart compared to the other Nike silos
Adult adidas Top Boots
Puma High-end Men's Boots
Top Boots for Men
1. Nike Mercurial Vapor Elite
Has a thin synthetic upper for a barefoot feel for the ball; soleplate is very responsive and fit is very secure
2. Nike Phantom GT Elite
Nike's best for a sock-like boot knitted boot construction
3. adidas Predator Freak.1
Demonskin elements the best in the business for ball grip
4. Nike Tiempo Legend Elite
One of the lightest leather boot ever made
5. adidas X Speedflow.1
Carbitex Speedframe offers unparalled energy return to boost acceleration
6. Nike Mercurial Superfly Elite
Just like the Vapors, only that it has a Dynamic Fit Collar; the same model worn by CR7
7. Puma Future Z
This Neymar-headlined silo is known for its comfort and lockdown
8. Nike Mercurial Vapor Academy
One of the most popular budget option football boot in the market
9. adidas Predator Freak.3
A cheap alternative to owning a pair of laceless football boots
10. Nike Mercurial Superfly Pro
Brings about 85% of the Elite's experience at half the price
Soleplate Considerations for Men Football Boots
In addition to regular football matches that are played on a variety of pitches, there are also smaller-scale games like 5-a-side and Futsal that are played indoors. Usually, the Elite models have dedicate outsole models for all pitch types. With regard to the lower-tiered boots, the availability of certain soleplates vary among the boots and the brand themselves.
Turf
Rubber-based and composed of multiple short studs; suited for 5-a-side games where the artifical grass pitch is shallow and sandpaper-like
Indoor Court
Also rubber-based; textured but flat; for use in Futsal games that are played in any flat, non-abrasive court surfaces
Artificial Ground
Generally conical in shape, increased in height, and less in numbers than Turf; adapts to advance artificial grass pitches whose synthetic grass are softer and whose pitches have more depth; materials used are plastics, just like the FG
Firm Ground
Composed of long studs with defined corners and edges, designed to bite into the natural firmness of actual sand surface
Soft Ground
Studs are metal-based in order to stick to the moist and muddy soil field during cold and wet seasons; studs also have significant height like the FG
Multi-Ground
Found on many Academy models, it combines blades with conicals to provide the boot adaptability to any surface type