Six of the best football boots

Posted by Michael Sawh on Thu 13 Aug 2009

Be the envy of the boys at the clubhouse

The new season has come back around which means kitting yourself out with the gear to make you look more Premier League than Conference South. So stand your ground as the new season kicks off, with these pro-standard studs, plus an extra pair of outlandish boots that we cannot wait to see which Premier League talent slips them on first...

Best for… Speed
Umbro SX Valor Ultra Hard Ground football boots

Umbro’s flexible-yet-strong Wishbone soleplate prevents bending and weakening of the boot. Combined with an Impact Control heel, the Valors enable you to run end-to-end for 90 minutes with minimal discomfort to your feet. Fishnet webbing around the front adds all important stability and ball control.

£99
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Best for... Strength
Under Armour Dominate Pro Moulded Stud football boots

Under Armour might be synonymous with American football boots, but its proper football boots are favoured by the Real Madrid team and Argentina’s Gabriel Heinze. They’re completely hydrophobic – meaning they repel water – so easier to keep clean, and their heavy, 340g frame ensures terrifying striking power.

£120,

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Best for... Control
Reebok Instante Pro Firm Ground football boots

Spider-Man-style rubber webbing on either side of these, Thierry Henry’s boots of choice, allows for ball control so good, it’s like the ball’s on elastic. The moulded studs are tailor-made for hard surfaces. Reebok’s Power Unit and Power Frame sections give your feet plenty of support, and your shots that extra burst of va-va-voom.

£100,

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Best for...Power
Puma V-Konstrukt III Soft Ground football boots

These feature a padded and textured strike zone that reduces the pressure on your foot and thrusts exocet-like levels of power into your kicks. The insole is supportive and moulds to the shape of your feet, making them as comfortable as they are zesty. Finally, the stud pattern makes them ideal for churned up mud baths.

£100,

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Best for... Comfort
Adidas F501 Tunit
The neon bright – some might say gaudy – Tunits are fully customisable, with a large selection of studs and chassis available to suit every playing style, from steadfast slogger to stylish libero to nippy winger. The upper boasts reduced weight and a natural feel thanks to Sprintskin, a synthetic layer designed to make the boot feel like an extension of your own foot.

£125,

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Best for...Accuracy
Nike Total90 Laser II FG

SpotShield technology in these, Nike’s newest boots, gives a larger sweet spot, for Ronaldo-like precision shooting. Furthermore, the laces are strung in a new “v-twin” configuration, giving not only a snug fit but also increased ball control. Before you know it, you’ll be dribbling the length of the pitch, then picking your spot. Do be sure to wash your hands afterwards though.

£135,

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Best for...Show offs

Nomis NXGen Spark

Rightfully voted the most outrageous football boot of the year by footy-boots.com, the NXGEn Spark look like they’d be best friends with a similarly flamboyant player like El Hadji Diouf. Looking past the bright orange shades, the boot has been produced on ultra-soft kangaroo leather with Dual Control and nomud technologies, and is the first boot to sport a high resolution design that every overrated Sunday league player will be happy donning.

£95,

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