I need wide soccer shoes.

March 14, 2007 11:15 AM

I need wide soccer shoes. Have suggestions?

After a lifetime of cramming my feet into soccer shoes, I think it's finally time to find some soccer shoes that are available in wide sizes. I've found a single pair of New Balance shoes, but would like to replace my collection and get a complete set of indoor, turf and studs. Does anyone have any recommendations for brand or sizes?

posted by tumble to sports, hobbies, & recreation (4 comments total)

I haven't found specifically wide-sized soccer shoes for my size 8 EE feet, but I've been happy with the classic Adidas Copa Mundial. The upper is made of kangaroo leather, which does a better job of stretching and accommodating wider feet than synthetic or cow leather. It's on the pricier end of soccer shoes (~$100), but I've found it to be worth the cost.

The turf version is named the Mundial Team Turf.
posted by shoseph at 11:51 AM on March 14, 2007

Like shoseph, I haven't been able to find any wide-sized soccer boots, but I have managed to find some pairs that fit better than others. For turn and studs, I've found Umbro's Etienne Kontact line of boots to fit my big fat feet better than most boots do.

For my limited amount of indoor play, I picked up an inexpensive pair by Lotto, though I can't find any indication of a model name anywhere on them.
posted by jjb at 12:17 PM on March 14, 2007

The Nike Zoom Air series (Brasilia HG/FG/SG for different ground conditions) have always worked for me.
posted by true at 2:15 PM on March 14, 2007

Adidas all the way. I will never be forgiven by feet for the years of Lotto and Nike that blistered them, squashed them, made toenails fall off etc etc

I got myself some Adidas Predator II FG for outdoor and some sambas for indoor and they are by far the most comfortable sports shoes I have ever owned.

The predators will be starting their third season on *very* hard ontario ground this may and I think they should last me another 2 seasons at least. You really have to shell out as they are the high end of the technology and are made of kangaroo leather, but the long term comfort and durability is worth it.

Helpful hint #1: Ebay is your friend.

Helpful hint #2: If you go the leather route (you really should) invest in some mink oil for some weekly cleaning and re-conditioning, and always put rolled up newspaper in them after a match to soak up the moisture and help them retain their beautiful shape. (Yes, I have a shoe fetish, whaddya gonna do about it?)
posted by sonicgeeza at 6:30 PM on March 14, 2007