Tools and Equipment The 4 Best Soccer Cleats Score big with the right boots By Mallory Creveling Mallory Creveling is a health and fitness writer and ACE-certified personal trainer whose work has been published on Prevention, Runners World, and Men's Journal. Learn about our editorial process Mallory Creveling Updated on December 10, 2020 Print More in Fitness Tools and Equipment Beginners Motivation Sports Nutrition Fitness Trends Running Strength Walking Workouts Cardio Flexibility Yoga Pilates Health and Safety Special Features View All Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Our Top Picks Best for Kids: DREAM PAIRS Soccer Football Cleats Shoe at Amazon "Bright colors in more than 10 options." Best for Women: Adidas Originals Nemeziz 18.4 Firm Ground Soccer Shoe at Amazon "Comfy right out of the box." Best for Men: Adidas Performance X 16.3 Fg at Amazon "Compression upper molds to your feet." Best for Soft Cushioning: Nike Tiempo Rio IV (FG) at Amazon "Foam padding underfoot that promotes comfort and cushioning." Best for Kids: DREAM PAIRS Kids Soccer Football Cleats Shoe Buy on Amazon Kids love bright colors, and these come in more than 10 options—perfect for your little ones to pick their favorite. Besides the good looks, these kicks also offer lots of support, thanks to a synthetic upper and a sock-like cloth around the ankle. In addition to a snug fit, these soccer cleats offer a molded rubber outsole that offers grip for your kids on the turf or the grass. So whether they’re playing in wet conditions or dry, they’ll have a lesser chance of slipping as they speed across the field. Best for Women: Adidas Originals Originals Women's Nemeziz 18.4 Firm Ground Soccer Shoe Buy on Amazon These shoes feel comfy right out of the box. You don’t need to break them in or worry about stiffness. The soft, supportive upper keeps your foot in place as you make quick turns and fast getaways down the turf. Meanwhile, the studs on the bottom offer plenty of traction to keep you moving quickly without risking a major fall. Best for Men: Adidas Performance Men's X 16.3 Fg Soccer Shoe Buy on Amazon The compression on this Adidas Performance pair's upper actually molds to your feet, and there is no break-in time required. That means it keeps the shoe in place too, no matter how fast you’re moving across the field or how many twists and turns you take to get to the goal. The grip on the bottom also makes dashing from one goal to the next super easy. Reviewers also praise just how long they last, despite getting a lot of action during game time. Best for Soft Cushioning: Nike Tiempo Rio IV (FG) Men's Firm-Ground Soccer Cleats Buy on Amazon The best thing about this shoe just might be the foam padding underfoot that promotes comfort and cushioning. Meanwhile, the synthetic upper is also soft and malleable for quick movements and sprints. Nike also made sure the tongue doesn’t shift around and irritate your skin, so it’s fixed to the side. With that, you ensure the material doesn’t rub you the wrong way. In addition to the comfort, you’ll also feel confident in the shoe as you move side-to-side or front-to-back. The outsole provides all the traction you need, too. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get exercise tips to make your workouts less work and more fun. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit