The most durable football boots for 2019–2020 season

Firstly, as we have mentioned on several occasions, the concept of durability is very relative, as it depends on how well the boots are looked after, as well as on using them on the right types of pitch. After all, if we wear FG or aluminium football boots on artificial turf or carpeted pitches, not only could we injure ourselves, but the boots will also last for a very, very short time. With this in mind, let’s take a look at those models that never let you down when it comes to durability and that will withstand the impact of the ball and our feet for a very, very long time.

The most durable football boots 

We’ll start with a recently launched model that’s a sure bet when it comes to durability: none other than the Nike Phantom VNM football boots. The construction using the new synthetic material, along with the inclusion of Flyknit and impact-reinforcement elements, makes this boot a total lifesaver.

In fact, you’ll see that several top-flight footballers are still wearing their Phantom Venom boots in older colourways, and these boots look completely new – something that only happens with the highest-quality ranges.

Moving on to another boot that won’t come as a surprise to anyone: the adidas X 19.1 football boots. The truth is that this laced version from the German brand offers excellent durability, particularly considering that it’s a speed boot.

The Speedmesh, combined with one of the best outsoles available today, hits the nail on the head, ensuring that both the boot’s appearance and structure last a very long time. As you can see, there’s room for durability even in lightweight boots.

Let’s change tack and move on to a boot that’s a classic amongst classics: none other than the Mizuno Morelia II, an iconic boot which, as you’ll see, is fantastic. The durability of this boot reaches such high standards thanks to its kangaroo leather construction, with stitching and reinforcements at key points. We can see reinforcements on the heel counter, on the sides and in various places that might otherwise have been overlooked, such as the sole.

On the sole, you’ll find rivets – those old favourites that were a feature of all boots in the 90s and which Mizuno has retained across all its ranges. This ensures that the connection between the sole and the upper remains secure, even after countless matches and training sessions. An old-school solution, but 100 per cent effective, which, combined with the rest of the construction, gives us a boot that’s perfect for those of you looking for durability.

And now we come to what we consider to be the two most durable boots of recent times. The first is the brand-new Puma Future boot, a boot which, thanks to the recent change to the upper, combines simply brilliant comfort and fit with extreme durability.

The knitted material, fused with the synthetic layer that protects it, results in a boot that’s incredibly durable, whilst remaining neither clunky nor overly rigid.  The key lies in the minimal number of seams, which prevent the boot from unpicking or coming apart, as well as the boot’s flawless construction. Hats off to Puma – well done.

And finally, the model that, year after year, we still see in every changing room – none other than the adidas Predator football boots, which, since their return, have produced some extremely good boots.

The durability of this boot is immediately apparent; the Primeknit upper is coated with Controlskin synthetic material, providing grip and protection. Furthermore, this structure is reinforced with foam elements that form the ‘Predator element’, delivering better ball feel whilst also offering significantly greater protection to the main material – adidas Primeknit.

The outsole, for its part, is neither too stiff nor too soft, making it perfect for all types of playing surfaces, and obviously durable, as it won’t be put under strain during turns or changes of direction. And as if that weren’t enough, the minor update we saw in 2019 included a ribbed heel counter reinforcement, which rounds off a perfect boot.

This has been a round-up of very durable boots; of course, they all require maintenance, and this doesn’t mean that other models and ranges are any less good. It’s simply that these particular models have design features, reinforcements and construction materials that make them especially durable. And what about you? Have you ever had a pair of boots that’ve lasted you for many years?