How to Find the Right Football Boots. 2022 Edition.

Football boots, just like runners, are still a personal choice in fit and feel, with different boots suiting different feet. Ensuring you try on the boots and are correctly fitted will help reduce the risk of blisters, compression and musculo-skeletal problems. Fitting orthotics into boots is also a special consideration and may need to be discussed with a podiatrist.

 

As a general rule if there have been significant foot and ankle problems wearing a boot that is more like a good running shoe (i.e ASICS Gel Lethal range) is likely to give better support and protection.

 

When going to buy boots it’s essential you take football socks and orthotics if you have them.

Considerations in football boots involves the outer layer, with the higher grades of leather being more comfortable, breathable, durable and more expensive, whereas a synthetic material is cheaper and has a shorter lifespan, but comes with a cheaper price, which may be more considered in the growing foot. Weight of the boot is a personal preference and generally the lighter the boot the better the speed. Studs can be flatter and wider helping with agility, while oval shaped studs may be more stable. Heel height could be considered if you’ve had a history of sever’s or Achilles tendinopathy and a heel raise could be considered.

 

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Below is a list of recommended football boots to look at in the lead up to the 2022 football season.

 

Asics lethal tigreor IT FF $240:

• Kangaroo leather
• Suits a wide foot.
• Lightweight helps agility and propulsion.

 

Asics Gel lethal tigreor ST $240:

• Premium boot.
• Kangaroo leather.
• Deep removable studs provide stability and grip.
• 10mm heel drop height
• Rear foot gel pad soften impact.

 

Asics lethal speed RS $120:

• Good junior football boot.
• 10mm heel height differential.
• Good cushioning
• Oval studs provide stability and grip.

 

Asics Lethal Testimonial $270:

• Kangaroo leather.
• High performance boot, well cushioned.
• Lightweight cushioning.
• 10mm Heel raise.
• Good midsole durability.

 

Asics Menace 3 $240:

• Nylon and microfiber outer sole makes boot lightweight.
• Responsive and flexible boot.
• 10mm heel raise.

 

Asics Gel Lethal Ultimate FF $220:

• Similar qualities to a runner.
• Dual density outsole of kangaroo leather and synthetic.
• Forefoot is wider to provide room for wider feet.
• Super light and comfortable midsole.
• Stud height is a lower profile with more studs to try increase grip but can end up getting a lot of dirt trapped between studs.

 

Asics Lethal Flash IT $100:

• Great boot for its price.
• Calf leather provides comfort
• 10mm heel raise.
• Removable moulded sock liner can be easily swapped out for orthotics.

 

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