Special footwear for playing football today is in demand not only among professional athletes, but also among those who cannot imagine life without regular training and matches. However, it is not always easy to find quality cleats, in order to get football boots, several factors must be considered.
The boots have several names - "football boots", "bumpy", "Czech" and more. This shoe is designed to protect the feet when playing football. In addition, the cleats are much more comfortable to run on the grass. Such boots allow you to properly distribute the load and protect the player from injury.
What are the boots
Football shoes are designed for playing on various types of surfaces - grass or soil, synthetic or natural. There are also boots designed for playing on a smooth floor - in gyms.
Experts recommend buying boots in brand stores - they give a guarantee, in addition, you can compare several models at once and get detailed advice.
Cleats can have a different number of spikes on the sole, and these elements can be different in shape. The labeling will tell you about the type of boots, here are the main models:
- MG or Multi-Primer - 24-spike boot. The model is more suitable for infrequent workouts, for children. These boots are the best choice for playing on a firm field, they distribute the pressure evenly, so the athlete will feel comfortable for a long time;
- SG - boot with 8 or 6 spikes. Specialized models are suitable for playing in the rain or on soft surfaces. Football boots with this mark have round studs with metal tips. This special shoe can only be used by adult footballers because the model has a firm grip on the foot, which can lead to flat feet in the child.
- The FG is an almost universal boot with 13 or 12 classic cleats. They can be played on grass, synthetic, hard field.
But there are other models of boots, so be sure to consult with a store specialist when choosing footwear for football.
Criteria for choosing soccer shoes
Manufacturers today are resorting to various marketing moves in an effort to make their products popular. Including, offering boots made of non-standard materials. Modern football shoes are made from kangaroo leather, microfiber, synthetics, and calfskin. After all, boots should fit the leg well, provide comfort, genuine leather is best suited for these tasks. The boot material is specially treated to make the leather softer and more elastic.
You don't need to save on boots, but you shouldn't try to choose the most expensive model either - the shoes will quickly wear off from frequent training and games. Focus on your financial capabilities.
There are also models with shock absorbers, asymmetrical lacing, long tongue and other features designed to give the player a comfortable fit. In any case, you must carefully choose your boots so as not to collide with a low-quality product. If you settled on a synthetic model, you need to buy shoes half a size larger, because the material does not stretch, and under load the foot will swell. A child should also take a boot that is slightly larger in size, but at the same time they should fit tightly around the leg to prevent injury.
