My son needs new boots but wants a pair that are “mix match”.

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Instead, get some Copa Mundial, or any cleats made of (real) kangaroo leather. I converted about a year ago and it’s ridiculous how much better/more comfortable they are.

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His shoe size grows half a size every 6 months so I just give up until he stops growing. He’s 11 and wears a 9.5 men’s

ETA: when his feet stop growing so fast I’m gonna get him some Unozeros

Are the $275 boots really worth it?

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Are the $275 boots really worth it?

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Who knows brother

I guess I look at them like dress shoes. Sure you can spend like $160 on Johnston & Murphy and have a good shoe but then when you put on some Allen Edmonds or Magnanni’s and you’re like wow okay yes I get it

Don’t buy unbranded boots off Amazon. Check your nearest Nike outlet, Joesnewbalanceoutlet.com, or check for sales on various online retailers like soccer.com, prodirectsoccer, dick’s etc.

There are also tons of smaller soccer retailers tbat will discount older models (upper90, soccer premier, soccerwearhouse, wegotsoccer, soccerloco)

Check those sites for higher end name brand models that are marked down. I appreciate the craftsmanship of something like an unozero, but for my money I’d want something more lightweight and modern fitting/looking. There are some models that still give a classic feel with leather but are modern - Nike Tiempo Legend Elite, Nike Premier, Puma King, New Balance 442 Pro.

I currently play in Nike Tiempo’s and love them. They retail for $235 and I found them at my local Nike outlet for $135. I’ve also played in Puma Future and New Balance Furon - love both of those as well.

Just don’t buy Amazon boots if he’s a competitive player. You can find high end boots for low prices if you look.

Edit: and if you’re willing to spend $275 on a pair, look at Mizuno’s Made in Japan offerings. Some of the overall best boots you can buy.

No problem. Soccer boots and running shoes are my thing. I tend to amass more than I can ever actually use.

There are usually 3-4 tiers for each boot model. The entry level, Club, Academy, and Pro level -the Club and Academy tiers are just fine for most 11 year olds.

Cleats also fit differently than regular shoes and should also be a half size too small.

Tiempos FTW. Are Predators still made with quality? I always rotated between the two back in the 2006-2010 days. Mizunos seem to be legit, but they weren’t very available back then.