If you're the parent of a budding footballer, you'll know how tough it can be to find the right pair of football boots for your child. This is especially true when you don't know where their next match will take place or what kind of ground they'll be playing on.
So which kind of football boots are best for children? What do all the technical-sounding terms like FG, AG, GT or DF mean to you? We've rounded up the best football boots and decoded those acronyms, so the mystery is finally solved. Here are the best kids' football boots for all playing surfaces - and a few extras.
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Our top three:
Best overall kid's football boots: adidas Copa Pure.3
Best budget kid's football boots: PUMA Finesse
Best firm ground kid's football boots: adidas Predator Accuracy.3
FAQs:
What kind of football boots are there?
There are six kinds of football boots, by and large, available, and each is custom-built to tackle a particular surface. For safety reasons, anyone, whether children or adults, must have the proper boots. There are firm ground (FG), soft ground (SG), multi-ground (MG), artificial grass (AG), Astroturf, and indoor court (IC) shoes, and we've outlined what you'll need below.
What is the difference between children's and adults' boots?
Children's and adult boots are arguably more similar than ever, with the top-of-the-line technology in the professional game scaled down for youngsters on matchdays. But there are some key differences. Boots for kids may be crafted with a little more bulk to add extra protection, while their stud configurations may well be lesser to reduce the need for consistent maintenance.
Due to the ease of wear, laceless options are an increasingly common option among children's boots. If you'd like to see all of the best laceless boots currently available, check out GOAL's guide to the best laceless boots for children.
What are the best football boots for kids?
The best individual type of boot will depend on what you hope to achieve with your game and which position kids will be playing in. Football pitches can be split into roughly half-a-dozen different categories. Depending on which one you play on most, you'll want to purchase a boot that best enhances your performance in those particular positions. The guide outlines the best characteristics of each boot like speed, responsiveness, and ball control which will help you decide which kids' football boot is best for you.