How to choose the right size of football boots

Imagine...

You ordered new football boots from the internet and they get delivered after a couple of days. You open the box quickly and they look perfect.
You put them on but then... Hello disappointment. You find out that they don't fit. They are either to small, too tight or, on the contrary, too big. It happens and it could happen to you as well.

How to choose the right size of football boots and avoid possible inconveniences

In this tutorial you will find everything you need to know to choose just the right size for any foot. 

You will learn:

• How to measure your foot and choose the right boot size; 
• What to be careful about while measuring and choosing;
• What factors can affect the correct size selection; 
• What to do if you still made a wrong choice.

Let's start.

Buying new football boots

It's simple. You need new football boots. You don't know which model to choose? The article "How to Choose Football Boots" will help you. You do know which model to choose? Cool. Then you have two options.

• The first option is to visit our shop. (But only if you can make it to the nearest store, otherwise look at the second option). That is ideal. Not only because you can choose from a big range of football boots, but most importantly you can try them, walk or even shortly run in them. And if you need any kind of help or advice, our colleagues are always there to help.
• The second option is to use our e–shop. You can order football boots from the comfort of your home, but you don't have the possibility to try them on or inspect them as you would probably like before buying them. That is not ideal, but it's still OK. This article is here mostly for the ones in this situation.

In both cases, it's important to know which size football boots you need.

Don't wait and pick the football boots of your dreams now!

Which size of football boots do I need?

You will find that out after measuring your feet. You can do it at home and all you need is a piece of paper, pencil and ruler. Measure your feet in the afternoon − they are more stretched and bigger then. Measure the both of them as one can be slightly bigger; that is normal if the difference isn't noticeable with a simple look.

How to measure your feet and choose correctly:

1) Take a clean sheet of paper. It's only important that your foot fits on it without exceeding it. Then step on the paper while wearing the sock you will play in − that is very important!

2) If there's someone helping you, ask them to take a pencil and outline your foot with it. If you are doing it on your own, try to hold the pencil as vertically as possible while outlining.

3) Find out what the distance between the most distant points is using a ruler or anything else that can help you measure the lenght in centimeters from your heel to toes. Then write the measured number of centimeters down or remember it.

4) Repeat the process for the second foot. As we mentioned earlier, it can be a bit longer. Then you will have two numbers that are hopefully the same or very similar. Remember or write down only the bigger one.
        

5) Take the final number and add 4 − 8 milimeters to it. If you like to have quite some space in your football boots, 8 milimeters will be good for you, but if you like wearing tight football boots and you don't have wide feet problems, 4 milimeters or something around that will be absolutely enough. If you are deciding on leather boots, you don't have to add any milimeters at all. They will stretch to fit.

Completed. I have the number.

I have my feet measured, what's next?

When you have your feet measured, go to our e–shop. Choose football boots you like and then click on the available sizes on the right side of the page. While choosing one, use the UK–US–CM table. Find your measured size there (with those few milimeters added) and you will find out what size it is connected to. That's what you were looking for!

You will also find your football boots size in the table of sizes. Choose your boots brand and look for the size corresponding to your measured centimeters. Now you know which size to choose and you can visit the shop or eshop.

Some additional tips 

Try your football boots on properly

When at the shop, be precise with trying the boots on. Walk, run, jump. Put them in every position a foot can get into. If you are not feeling good in them, try another pair.

Did you buy them on the internet? Before you take them out to the pitch (and loose the right to return them) put them on and spend some time in them. An hour for example. Try walking in them at home. If that doesn't feel comfortable after you get used to them in a few minutes, that's not good. Only leather boots need more time to adapt to your feet, so be more patient with those.

Every brand has different size numbering

Big brands like Nike, adidas and PUMA mostly have their own size numbering that is more or less different from other brands. So always try to choose according to centimeters, because centimeters are the same everywhere. On our website you can also find the table of sizes.

How much space should I leave in front of the toes in a football boot?

The old rule of free space that is enough to fit a thumb doesn't apply to football boots. They should fit as tight as possible while still being comfortable. It's up to you how much free space you prefer, but in general, it's good to leave about 4 − 8 milimeters. More space would be too much.

Will football boots stretch?

It depends on the material.

In general, we can say that leather boots will stretch. So, when choosing, try to find a pair that fits you very tight from the beginning. After a short while, they will stretch into the shape of your feet. The kangaroo skin will stretch the most, other types of leather will stretch less, but still really well.

Football boots made of synthetic materials stretch just a little or don't stretch at all. Beacuse of that, the 4 − 8 milimeters free space in front of the toes is important.

Football boots with or without laces?

You can tighten football boots with laces exactly as much as you like.

On the other hand, football boots without laces will still be as tight as they were. They are designed to fit as tight as possible because of that. While choosing them, it's really important to feel good in them instantly as you don't have an option to tighten them, otherwise, it will be even worse on the pitch!


Laceless football boots can be found HERE.

Football boots with or without ankle socks?

While choosing the right pair, the ankle sock or its absence is not really important. We can only tell you that boots with the sock can be a bit harder to put on, and some players feel more comfortable in them. They hold your ankle a bit more stable and protect it.


Ankle boots can be found HERE.

What if I have wide feet?

It's important to think about your foot lenght, but let's not forget about its width. If you know your feet are wide, choose from the wider models. 

These can be: Nike Phantom GX, PUMA FUTURE, Nike Tiempo, adidas Predator Accuracy, adidas Copa Mundial, Mizuno Morelia, New Balance Furon V7 and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather boots are good for wider feet in general because they will stretch. And it can also be said that boots from adidas and Puma are usually wider.

If football boots feel too tight on the sides, don't try to solve that by choosing a bigger size. On the pitch your feet will move from front to back and that is horrible. Even if we are talking about your favourite players' collection boots, you just have to choose something else. It's really not worth it. Football boots have to fit length-wise and width-wise at the same time!

Find out more in our article on Best football boots for wide feet!

What should I do if my football boots don't fit me?

If your new football boots don't fit you because of any reason (they are too small, big, too tight...) you can return them and choose the same pair in a different size or a different model. Do it, return them and order different size or model.
The only exception is leather. Leather boots will stretch, so if they are just too small or tight, be patient. 

How to choose football boots for kids?

Children's feet grow. It is often said: "Buy them boots in a bigger size because their feet will grow into them." But your child needs a pair that fits now, not in a year. Football boots in which their feet will move from side to side are useless. Of course you can choose a slightly bigger boot in case of a growing feet, but don't overdo it! If your child does something you like, don't spoil them by buying bad size boots.

• Before you order football boots on the internet or buy them in our shop, measure your feet properly. It's completely free, it doesn't take more than 5 minutes, and everything you need can be found at home. By that you will avoid unnecessary inconveniences like having to return the boots.
• When your football boots arrive (if you ordered them on the internet), try them on properly. Put them on and walk in them indoors. Give them an hour or so.
• Football boots are not sneakers. To be able to perform well on the pitch, football boots must fit as tight as possible and be comfortable at the same time. You have to be in them during the whole match.
• If you don't feel great in your football boots (they are too tight or loose, they are too wide...), choose another pair. You would feel terrible on the pitch and that's absolutely not worth it.