Top-Rated Soccer Shoes for Trainers and Pros

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Experts almost unanimously praise the Adidas Copa Mundial as the best shoe ever made. Newton, Massachusetts soccer club owner James Bede has worn the Copa for years because "it moves with and molds to my foot." You might as well be playing barefoot when you make contact with the ball. He likens the feel of kangaroo leather to "when you wear sandals and your toes are comfortable, exposed to the air," calling it "smooth, like velvet." "The leather material provides a really good fit to my foot," Caldwell says, "and for a long period of time if you keep up protecting the leather." I like the timeless design of this shoe. In comparison to other boots, this one provides superior comfort and boosts my self-assurance. These are Markovic's favorite shoes, too. His own pair, he says, "I got in 2014, and I still have and use today." Ivanov agrees, saying that the shoe's stiffness provides the extra support that new players need to avoid injuries.

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These laceless cleats are one of Bissen's favorites (and, she claims, are worn by players on the UCSF women's team) so look for them if they're available in your size. She gushes over how snugly they fit her foot, saying, "They are like a slipper." She explains that the shoe "holds your foot in slightly more snugly than usual, almost as if it were molding to your foot." Because of the snug fit, she warns that these shoes need to be broken in gradually. I had a hard time putting them on for the first month. She reflects, "Now I put them on, no problem." Once I put them on, my feet feel like they are in sock boots." This makes me feel very safe. Not a lot of motion is being sensed from my foot. Like many other players, Ivanov thinks laceless cleats are best for those who "like to hit knuckleballs, where you want the ball coming off your foot with no spin. ”

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Though Ivanov has experimented with other brands, "he keeps going back to Adidas," he says. The vast majority of his team also wears Adidas. As for the price, he says, "you get what you pay for" because these are his current go-to synthetic shoes. "At this price point, you almost forget you're wearing it." I need shoes that won't bother my feet if I'm going to be on the field for a long time. Any high school junior varsity or varsity player, or college athlete, comes highly recommended by him. Bede says that you can't go wrong with any Adidas shoes, even though he prefers leather cleats. I'm dependable Never have I used cleats from any other manufacturer. ”

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Markovic says that the Premier is a reliable shoe that maintains its high quality over time. But, he warns, you must maintain it like any other leather footwear. He suggests drying wet leather shoes thoroughly before applying shoe polish or cream to revive the material.

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Bissen claims that this is the only leather shoe worn by UCSF players because the majority of them wear synthetics. When I was in college, Tiempos was my go-to teammate. She likes how "the real leather opens up a lot more than the synthetic leather." As an added bonus, Makovic says this shoe is great for those with wider feet because it's so sturdy. Bissen concurs, noting that the natural stretch of leather makes it a superior material for accommodating wider feet.

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Markovic claims, "Mizuno are very good shoes," and adds, "with the guys I was playing with in youth soccer in Europe, Mizuno was a popular brand." And, he adds, "a lot of professionals buy them." Markovic argues that the higher price is justified. The garment looks and feels great on you. Being completely yourself is easier with this leather gear on. Take good care of the leather, and its suppleness will make the ball easier to handle. " Kangaroo leather, which is the ultimate because of stretch, durability, and comfort, is used in both Mizuno and Bissen's favorite brands. ”

Ivanov "lives in Sambas," so he must think all Adidas shoes are fantastic. "They have a little grip to them, while still being totally flat, with no cleat on the bottom," says Bissen, who also enjoys wearing the shoes. Ivanov says the Sambas are "more of an indoor shoe," but he also finds them suitable for turf. He says, "I liked to glide so if I wanted to slide into a tackle without going down or dragging a toe it made a big difference for me." He finds them useful in his roles as a coach, player, and casual pedestrian.

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Mundial Goal Shoes come highly recommended by both Markovic and Bede. Bede wears them when playing Futsal, an indoor soccer variant played on a hard court, because he "needs to be able to feel the ball," and Markovic recommends them for use on such courts because of their bottoms' slick finish. Markovic recommends the Copa Turf Shoe, a shoe with small cleats designed for use on artificial turf.