20 Best Soccer Cleats For Strikers (2023 Updated)

I’m a 30 something guy who plays pickup and occasional non-competitive league soccer and this cleat works well for me. I play 3-4 days per week, and I’ve been using these for about a month with no issues.

I’d say these run a bit on the wider side, and have a more “classic” fit and appearance. I can’t comment on durability really, but so far, there haven’t been any issues. If you’re a player like me, I don’t think these will disappoint you.

These boots are great and my son loves them. I paid extra to have his name added to them as part of the personalisation option. However, this came off with 30 minutes of him wearing the boots so it’s a waste of money doing it.

Otherwise, the boots are very comfy and a good alternative to Copa Mundials that only did narrow feet.

Runs a bit small typical of soccer boots. Order one size larger than regular shoe. Soft feel and essentially no break in period. Such a great boot for the price and superior to the synthetic $200-$300 boots.

Nike sneakers have been my go-to workout shoes for years and I owned a previous version of this shoe. I am usually a size 7 and these shoes feel a tad bit tight, but not enough to go up in size. The sole is rigid, but not restricting and is ideal for keeping good balance during weightlifting or bodyweight exercises.

It feels too inflexible for running, even for a short distance, so it wouldn’t be good for workouts that involve sprinting or running. They’re stylish, trendy, and comfortable, so they’ve become my favorite shoes to wear when running errands.

I’m super clumsy, so I love that these shoes give me a lot of support and make me feel very balanced. Part of the shoe is mesh, which is great for breathability, but once it gets cold outside, I won’t be able to wear it as a daily shoe.

I recently had an appendectomy and am not able to do my usual intense weight and cardio workouts. Instead, I’ve been wearing these shoes for long walks and am pleased with how comfortable they are. These shoes combine style and functionality—I’m often complimented on them and I’m excited to put them on every day.

I am a mom of three little girls, all under the age of 6. We are constantly on the move. It’s been difficult for me to find a comfortable pair of tennis shoes. I’ve been wearing high end flip flops for the last 5 years because I wasn’t able to find a pair of tennis shoes that wouldn’t immediately put a very painful blister on the backs of both of my heels.

I was astonished by this pair of Nike shoes. The elastic on the back of the shoes makes them snug to my heels and keeps my feet from hurting. My feet haven’t hurt one bit while wearing these awesome shoes.

They fit perfectly and are extremely comfortable. I love the design because they go well with nearly every outfit that I wear on a regular basis. No matter what I’m doing, chasing my kids around the yard, doing yoga, going for a walk, hike or bike ride, these shoes stand up well to all of my activities.

They are incredibly durable. My favorite part is the elastic on the back that keep them snug and comfortable. I wouldn’t change a thing! I will definitely buy more pairs of these!.

It’s the first time leaving a review about shoes. The only reason is I felt so confused about the size due to all the previous reviews and my experience of AF1. My general size is 7 (Based on Adidas/Timberland/Skechers), La Sportiva’s climbing shoes fit me well, so I have slim feet.

I need to size down to 6. 5 for all Nike lifestyle shoes. Meanwhile, I do sized up the size compared to air force 1, which is my general size 7. My right foot is smaller than my left foot, so the right shoe is even a little bit loose on my right side.

That’s saying maybe you don’t need to size up if it’s your first Nike shoes. Of course, the best way of saving time is to try it on in your local store. Except for the size issue, Free Metcon perfect fits my demand.

(Regularly weight training without heavy weightlifting) Hope you enjoy your training journey!.

Horrible quality. I bought these shoes because they were priced right. You definitely get what you pay for. Worst cleats EVER!!

the cleats where a 10/10 only downside is how tight they are in the middle im pretty sure your supposed to break them first but all in all good cleats.

Nike never fails to deliver a quality product. The sleekest and fastest boot in the game. I’ve been a Nike mercurial user since day one and I don’t intend on switch. However I will say this, I wish they would be a bit more durable.

I have not worn my safaris since they are for games only but my vapors are starting to have a bit of the upper scratch off on the part that unites to the sole part. I have read durability issues on the boots and I have no complaints, just maybe try to make them a bit more durable.

Other than that they’re perfect if I could give a 4. 5 rating instead of 4 I would. Love the work Nike!!.

This shoe seemed like it was too wide down to the toe/not enough taper for my narrow feet. Too bad I had to return them because I really liked the look. Exchanged for Nike Vapor 14, which fits me much better.

We have always encountered some blisters when breaking in new cleats. After a few days, these cleats were great. Good flex, solid toe plate, and good moisture wicking.

Worth every penny. The design and quality are better than any cleats I’ve ever purchased. My daughter plays 4-5 times a week and is rough on her cleats. These are amazing.

Chipped and miscolored on the back of the shoes,but for 75 bucks they’ll work.

Hard to put on, material isn’t comfortable and laces aren’t even visible

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Just got these and I love them so far. Great feel for the ball. A little snug on the sides, but I have pretty wide feet. Can’t wait till our first game.

These cleats are giving me intense pain in my foot. Trying to break them in but they are the most uncomfortable cleats I have ever owned.

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It is one of my favorite shoes for football. I am using it since the past 2 years and I’m loving it. It is value for money and as you would imagine, it has a big warranty of 2 years. That is what drove me to buy it at the first place.

It is weirdly comfortable for someone who has a wide feet. I have it and my foot just fits right into it. I did not have any blisters when I first wore it. That is great. Rest assured, you get good traction with this shoes, nice grip to run on the pitch and a great upper mesh to shoot firmly.

My budget were around 1000 bucks and went to decathlon hoping to buy something cheap. But this wasn’t anything cheap compared to the ones available in market. But the quality outpowered the most of them available out there.

Plus the main highlight is it has one year guarantee. You’ll get it replaced if anything happens to the studs. And yeah what more can you look for a starting level studs. Go for it. Worth it.

Got these for my son for Christmas. He’s over the moon with them as he requested black and red. I nearly paid three times the price for Adidas ones but they didn’t have his size. Am so glad we ended up with these, his feet grow so quick you can’t beat the value for money with this pair.

They don’t look cheap either so overall couldn’t recommend more.

These are adorable little Nikes for a toddler but they are such a struggle to get on. No matter which way, how thin the socks are or how I maneuver my sons foot, these are so difficult to get on. The opening in the shoe is very narrow even with the Velcro sides.

I wish there was an opening on both sides or even just a normal laced tongue so I could loosen it more to fit his foot inside. I also know these are slightly too big for him because he’s currently a 6.

5 and these are size 7 but they are still hard to get on. I got these specifically for his soccer lessons but struggle every practice to get them on for him. I’m so scared of hurting his ankle/foot as I reef them on everytime.

Once they are actually on, he runs like the wind in them and they stay put but next time I would buy a park that lace up all the way to save me time and energy.

I got this strictly for the court but after trying them on, I definitely want to put an outfit together because they are very stylish and sleek. After adjusting the laces to my comfort, I realized that I’m really gonna enjoy these and put in the work to get the max out of these shoes.

I’m a lil older now, still playing ball in my 40s, so comfort and support really matters and make a difference. These shoes are a little lower than the usual basketball shoe I’ve purchased before, so I’ll definitely need more ankle support.

Overall, I really like em and the color I got matches the college team I played for. Would recommend for anyone and the deal on these was a no brainer.

i bought these for my 8 year old daughter and she loves them. They look smart and the silver colour doesn’t show marks like white does. We’d just got new netball shoes measured up at Athlete’s Foot a few weeks prior and were a size 4 in ASICS.

We got the same size in these and they were a perfect fit. I ordered Click and Collect at Whitford City and it was so fast and the staff were friendly and efficient. Overall these were good value for money.

I love my hunter boots. I had a green pair but my daughter wore them more than I did so I got a black pair I wear whenever it’s rainy. Stylish and great quality. I usually wear a 5. 5 in dress shoes and a 6 in sneakers, a 5 in these boots fits perfect.

I wanted to try the Hunter brand everyone loves, and the price was so good, but I returned them. The 8 was a bit more loose on my foot than I expected, like maybe a 7. 5 would be better (they dont gave half sizes), the calf part was tight and I dont have wide calves/wear wide calf size boots, and around the ankle I know you need some room for the rubber to bend but this was *a lot* of extra room that looked and felt weird to me.

so overall the various pieces just seemed a bit off for me, so I took it back.

Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro FG Firm Ground Soccer Cleat Select a rating below ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆ Your review Can’t enter text? Click here to start rating. He wasn’t able to wear them due to an illness.

When he did, they hurt my grandson’s feet. We tried to get them replaced, but the representative refused to accept the return as it was past the 30-day and refused to transfer me to a supervisor, saying they were all in meetings.

Very frustrating. I have spent thousands of dollars with Nike on my nine (9) grandchildren, on my account, their parents, and in stores. Horrible, horrible treatment. Quality insights are 2-3 sentences long.

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I recently came to Nike for soccer boots after spending most of my soccer years using Adidas. This is the first soccer boot I have worn from the Nike brand and is by far the best boot I have ever bought.

The fit is snug but provides very good ankle support, something many Adidas boots lack unfortunately. The boots are extremely durable and the material is very premium, from the studs to the upper. The boots take time to break in but eventually feel like a second layer of skin.

Would recommend.

So my son wanted the Elites, but his feet are still growing, so that seemed silly. These have the high end feel if the elites while coming in a bit cheaper. Great boots. No blisters or sore feet.

These have broken in 4 places along the fly wire in straight neat lines after very little wear. Returned to sports direct store to be told “they can break the first time you wear them, we don’t give anyone refunds or exchanges if that happens”.

Pointless paying the extra money for them and poor service from sports direct. They also caused nasty blisters as other reviewers have stated. Will be buying Adidas from a different shop from now on.

Thank you for the AIR JORDAN T-SHIRT that I received the other day. I requested it because I knew it would fit my Grandson. I gave it him today and he tried it on and it’s a perfect fit. It looks great on him.

Plus it a really nice T-Shirt and it’s a great quality. I love how it feels because it’s really soft. Thank you for sending me this AIR JORDAN T-SHIRT!.

This was a great 3 pc baby set with onesie, hat & booties in white with the black NIKE logo. My grandson is just fitting into it & it is so cute & looks comfy. It washed well and will be able to transition with a little pair of pants.

Loved the white color (instead of always dark) and I will be getting more of these as he gets older. Great product.

My son loves these. I’m writing a review because I am on the site only to order a second pair for him. The first pair has worn out and his feet have grown. We have upsized and are anxiously awaiting the second pair! Cons: None.

Pros: Super easy and quick to get on. The velcro is sturdy and makes changing shoes from sport to sport very easy. No help needed at school.

I really love this makeup especially here in Florida where it is so humid. It is a light weight (a little heavier than a tint) but has great coverage that stays on all day. It blends well with either a foundation brush or a blender sponge.

I can wet the sponge for an even lighter coverage. The shade selection is not the best but it does hit from fair to dark (determined by intensity. 05 through 6. 0). It comes in a easy to carry plastic tube (Clears TSA without problem) you won’t have to worry about it breaking in your luggage or purse.

I actually buy mine at the company store at the outlet not far from my house where they have regular sales🤑.

When it comes to Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation, I sometimes feel like it’s too heavy, especially on hotter days. I really love how long it lasts though and I really enjoy the coverage and shade range.

Thankfully, that’s where Double Wear Light comes in! I really enjoy how this works on the skin. It looks nice and soft, so it looks like skin instead of cake, and it’s really gentle, so I don’t feel like it’s melting off my face in hot weather.

Along with those benefits, you still get to have the same shade range and it covers really amazingly while staying on all day long. If you like the coverage and longevity of the regular foundation, you’ll really enjoy this beautiful alternative!.

I just purchased this product and I have been using it every day when I go to work as well as running errands! I absolutely love this product for everyday use as it keeps my skin matte but it is not as heavy as the Double Wear Stay in Place foundation.

I have combination skin and an oily t-zone but this product does not make me look oily at all throughout the day. Although it is a bit on the thicker side compared to other bb creams and tinted moisturizers I’ve used, it’s still much lighter than your typical foundation.

Although it is a lot lighter in consistency, it does provide me with the coverage I am looking for and does not feel extremely heavy on my skin. This product works well when applied with a dense brush such as a kabuki brush or a makeup sponge.

I personally use the Morphe makeup sponge to apply it and it works very well. This is a bit of a pricey product but a little does go a long way so one container will last a while even if you use it on a regular basis.

I appreciate that it is in a tube which makes it sanitary and easy to use especially when you’re in a rush. However, the container is opaque so it’s a bit difficult to figure out how much you have left.

Overall, I love this product and will continue purchasing it!.

First, let me start off by giving you my background. I have been playing soccer for 30+ years at multiple levels including top end amateur leagues. I play goalie, so the quality of my cleats, while important, is not always at the top of my list when I am budgeting for equipment.

I do not normally purchase the least expensive options, but I have always been hesitant to pull the trigger on the top end pro quality cleats. Also, since I typically play goalie, I typically lean towards less flashy cleats, usually the most color that I have on cleats is the accent to the black leather.

I have always been a fan of Nike’s soccer cleats, and have worn them all the way back to the Total 90 days (early 2000s). The last two pairs of cleats I have had are the Phantom GT Pro and the Tiempo Legend Pro, and I loved both of them.

I was presented with the opportunity to get the Phantom GT2 Dynamic Fit, and I must say, they are worth the price of admission. Immediately upon opening the box, you are instantly hit with the fact that these are not your normal cleat.

The design and the colors, are immediately noticeable and when you pick them up, you can feel the quality of the materials and workmanship, as well as how light each cleat is. The highlighter yellow and red are definitely eye catching, and contrast really well with the white upper.

These cleats will certainly be noticed when you step on the field, so you better make sure that your play is up to par. The texture on the cleats, which resembles what I would think shark skin looks like under a microscope, really helps improve your control of the ball since it provides a friction point between your foot and the ball, allowing you to trap and pass the ball with improved touch.

Another thing that I also liked about the shoe is the ribs on the back of the heel cup which help keep your heel/achilles in place in the center of the back end of the shoe. This helped me to limit blisters while breaking in, since the shoe did not rub my heel the way other shoes do.

The main reason that I could not give this shoe top marks is that they do run small. I have a wider than normal foot, and I normally wear an 11. 5 in the Tiempo family, and I wore a 12 in the pair of Phantom GT Pro’s that I had prior to these shoes.

I went ahead and ordered a size 12 in these since I thought they would be most similar to the Phantom Pro’s. Due to the design of the Dynamic Fit, these definitely are more snug than the mid-level Phantom right out of the box, and they also took a bit longer to break in than some of the other cleats that I have had in the past.

If I could start over again, I would have worked them by more by hand (bending, twisting, flexing) to help loosen them more. The type of sock you wear with these also plays a big factor in the comfort of these cleats, as thicker socks definitely make the fit more snug and limited my foot’s ability to flex.

When I wore thinner socks with these, they were more comfortable and I felt like my touch was more consistent as it was almost as if I wasn’t wearing a shoe at all. Ultimately, long term wear (at least a season) of these cleats will determine my final grade of these as I need to see how they hold up to practice and games on both turf and grass fields.

I play in a recreational soccer league on weekends. This is my first new pair of firm ground (FG) cleats in five years and a lot has changed since I bought my last pair of shoes! Unlike my previous cleats, whose body was stitched together from several pieces, the body of the Phantom GT2 Elite DF FGs are molded out of a single piece of urethane-like material, with the sole and a small tab at the heel being thermally bonded to the shoe.

The tongue and collar found on traditional cleats is replaced by a piece of elastic fabric that extends a bit past my ankle bone, which Nike calls “Dynamic Fit. ” When I first received the shoe, I was a bit worried that this extra material on the ankle would be too stiff, but have found that it provides great support when making sharp turns during sprints.

Not having a traditional tongue is great — there is literally nothing that can slide around and they slip on easily. The urethane-like main body of the shoe provides great ball control. The material is the perfect amount of sticky and an extruded chevron pattern runs across the front and sides of the shoe.

I am able to consistently place the ball where I want and think that these features have helped improve my shot accuracy. Compared to my previous shoes, the Phantom GT2 Elite DF FGs are incredibly light, which is definitely a welcome improvement! I have a bit of a wider foot, so these felt a bit narrow straight out of the box, but they have since worn in nicely.

Stylistically, the shoes are very flashy! The white, orange, and neon yellow color scheme is high contrast and they definitely stand out on the field. This might not be for everyone, but has been a fun upgrade from my old pair.

The one concern that I have about these shoes is their longevity. Because the body is molded from a single piece, I can’t really see these shoes being repairable if anything were to rip. Unlike stitched shoes, there are no reinforced eyelets for the laces — the eyelets are literally just holes stamped through the main body of the shoe.

I haven’t had any issues so far, but am not expecting these shoes to last as long as my old pair. Overall, I have really liked these shoes so far — they are a big improvement over my old shoes technology-wise and seem to have improved my play.

Time will tell how long these last before they need to be replaced.

If you’ve been looking to purchase a pair of shooting boots, look no further than the Phantom GT2 Elite. These are, without a doubt, the best pair of soccer cleats I’ve owned or worn. Aesthetically, they are beautiful.

My friends and family both remarked upon the chic appearance when I showed them my new cleats. They are exceptionally light and seem durable, due to their one-fabric construction. They fit snug, in the best possible way, though be a bit careful the first time you wear them.

I tried them on in a 90 minute match and did get some abrasion on my heel. The second time I wore them, however, there was hardly any discomfort. Like with any new shoes, your feet will have to adjust to them slightly.

But from the moment you put them on, you realize you’re wearing a really top class soccer cleat. Not only is the exterior soft and responsive to the touch of the ball, simply wearing these cleats gives you the confidence you need to score goals, pass with deftness, and run with endurance.

You know your cleats are top of the line and better than almost anything an opponent is wearing. In fact, I played my best game in years the very first time I wore the Phantom GT2 Elite. In short, if you’ve been looking to up your game, don’t neglect your strength and conditioning.

There is no substitute for practicing. And when you go to buy the top cleat on the market, to give you the leg up against the competition, the Phantom GT2 Elite is the shoe for you.