Shoes 

Sur terrain synthétique ou herbe naturelle sèche

Molded football cleats (ideal for beginners), "Firm Ground" or FG, are the most popular football boots because they are the most versatile models. They improve the cushioning of your feet for more comfort and efficiency like the Nike Hypervenom Phelon II TF7.

Sur gazon ou herbe naturelle humide et terrain gras

“Soft Ground” or SG. This type of shoe model like the Adidas Originals Copa 19.1 Sg is essential for an optimal ground. It limits the risk of slipping to facilitate movement and acceleration.

On stabilized ground

Choose football shoes with stabilized or multi-stud soles like the Nike Hypervenom Phelon II TF for guaranteed comfort and grip on the ground.

En salle (terrain indoor)

Indoor: Choose Indoor or IC qualified indoor football boots, with a smooth rubber-type turf sole like the Adidas OriginalsX 19.3 Turf. This model of sports shoe allows a very good grip on the futsal field.

Choose the material of your football shoes

Material is also a factor to consider when buying crampons. Each material is different and generates distinct sensations and playing advantages:

1. Synthetic football shoes provide lightness and strength and are designed to be used on an artificial surface. It is very important to use them on suitable grounds so as not to reduce their lifespan.
2. Leather football shoes are a guarantee of strength. They offer flexibility, adjust to the shape of the foot and guarantee precise ball touch. However, the lifespan of leather shoes is shorter than that of synthetic shoes and requires more care. Leather must be maintained regularly in order to keep its flexibility and resistance.
3. Finally, mesh football shoes provide comfort and ventilation by sending the heat out (ideal for summer). This material is a technological novelty that helps lock in moisture. However, despite all these qualities, mesh is less durable over time than materials such as leather or synthetic.

How to choose the right size?

It is important to remember that your usual shoe size may be different from your football shoe size.

So here are some tips on how to choose your shoe size:

1. Take a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler.
2. Place a sheet on the ground at the foot of a wall.
3. Then place your heel on the sheet, against the wall.
4. Make a line at the longest length of your foot (for example at the level of the big toe or 2nd toe).
5. Repeat on a new sheet for your second foot.
6. Then measure and get your shoe size in cm.

Once these steps are completed, all you have to do is compare your height in cm with the sizes indicated in the size guide of your favorite football shoes (Nike, Adidas, Puma ..).

Apart from Nike, Puma and Adidas, many other shoe brands offer you very good quality products such as: Umbro, Lotto, New Balance, but also Under Armor.
The best choice is to go for a soft and comfortable pair of shoes that match the terrain you are practicing on. The choice of your shoes is essential and will allow you to improve your game and you might even become the next Cristiano Ronaldo.

How to remove bad smells from your football shoes?

Tired of your shoes smelling bad? Here are some tips for removing odors from your football shoes:

1. Air out! Nothing better than letting your shoes air for an hour on the terrace or at the balcony.
2. Baking soda is your best friend! Recognized as an effective remedy for combating bad odors in shoes, it will be your best ally. Use a tablespoon and sprinkle the inside of the shoes and let sit overnight. Guaranteed result!
3. Talc, a double efficiency! You can also use talcum powder to reduce odors. Simply place talcum powder inside your socks to limit sweating.
4. SOS lavender! Slip a bunch of lavender inside your football shoes to reduce odor.