Are my football boots any good?

Firstly, we should point out that we don’t like to associate boots with specific positions, but it’s clear that brands develop different designs intended for different positions on the pitch. So we have boots more commonly associated with midfield, as they enhance control and passing, and other boots designed more for wingers or strikers, which boost speed.

But this doesn’t mean that if you’re a midfielder or goalkeeper you can’t play in Nike Mercurial football boots, or that if you’re a striker you can’t play in Nike Tiempo football boots. As always, it’s a matter of personal preference.

How do I know which pair of football boots is best for me??

The first thing to consider is whether you prefer a sturdier boot or a lighter one, as this will quickly tip the balance and rule out several models straight away. If you like to feel the ball as much as possible with every touch, you could opt for boots with a very thin upper, such as the Mercurial or the adidas X football boots; and if you prefer sturdier boots, there are the adidas Predator football boots, or even the Nike Tiempo.

If you’re looking for a blend of both worlds, there are some brilliant options, such as the Puma Future football boots or the adidas Nemeziz football boots, which strike that balance that’s sometimes just right for players.

What else?

Once you’ve decided what sort of upper you’re after, or even if you’ve opted for genuine leather boots, our advice is to check the last. There’s a huge range of boots available with wider or narrower lasts, so within the style of boot you like, you should choose the one with the last that best suits your foot.

Is the most expensive option always the best one?

To conclude, we’re left with another question: is the most expensive pair of football boots always the best? The answer is: it depends. It depends very much on the surface we’re playing on and our specific needs, because if we’re going to be playing on a dirt pitch all year round, the most expensive boot might not be the best option – as the higher-quality materials are more delicate, and the boot will wear out much sooner than if we were playing on damp natural grass.

On the other hand, if we play on pitches in good condition, look after our boots and have a decent budget, the feel of a top-of-the-range boot will be unbeatable and we’ll also have a very good boot to play in.

In conclusion, if we follow these tips, we’re sure to choose our football boots very wisely; and even so, if we still have any doubts, the best option is always to pop into a Futbol Emotion shop and try on the model you like. Is there anything else you look out for before buying a pair of football boots?