We tend to associate football goalkeepers with sturdy or classic boots, as it’s a position where clearing the ball and physicality are paramount. However, over the years we’ve seen various top-level goalkeepers opting for radically different styles, because at the end of the day, it’s all down to personal preference, isn’t it?
adidas Predator Freak
Let’s start with Ter Stegen’s football boots; the pair chosen by the FC Barcelona goalkeeper is a classic in the world of goalkeeping. They perfectly embody the concept of a slightly sturdier boot with a sufficiently aggressive sole.
What’s more, in the case of the new adidas Predator Freak+, the rubber reinforcements scattered throughout the boot further help to deliver that precise touch or perfect strike that goalkeepers are always looking for, and this is particularly evident in the German goalkeeper’s style of play. They are also worn by goalkeepers such as Keylor Navas and Kasper Schmeichel.
Puma Future
Next up is another recently launched model, which is a real lifesaver for goalkeepers. It’s another studded boot which, whilst not quite as ‘bulky’ as its predecessor, does the job perfectly.
This boot is worn by several of the world’s top goalkeepers, such as Jan Oblak and Ederson Moraes. The new sole also provides that extra grip that’s so crucial in front of goal, making it the perfect boot for goalkeepers.
Nike tiempo VIII
This boot is one of the most common sights in goalkeeping circles worldwide, and, as we’ve come to expect from Nike, it’s a real winner. The combination of synthetic material and natural leather on the forefoot makes these Nike Tiempo football boots perfect for goalkeepers.
Natural leather provides the perfect feel we’re looking for, as well as excellent grip thanks to the ‘Hyperstability’ sole, which combines semi-conical studs with a highly responsive plate. The football boots worn by players such as Alisson Becker and Hugo Lloris won’t let anyone down.
Puma Ultra
We come to this rare find: a boot which, although in theory is perfect for fast players and bears a certain resemblance to older Puma models, is actually the choice of many goalkeepers.
These boots offer perfect grip whilst providing a clean, understated look that has won over goalkeepers of the calibre of Buffon and Sergio Asenjo. And, friends, there’s little more we can say, because if they’ve been given the thumbs-up by goalkeepers of the Italian’s calibre, it goes without saying that the Puma Ultra is perfect between the posts too.
adidas Copa
We’ll finish with a model that needs no introduction; although it’s a very modern take on a leather boot from the German brand, it’s a boot chosen by many goalkeepers across the football world.
These are modern boots which, thanks to the natural leather, give the perfect look to anyone who wears them; what’s more, the new sole—available in both FG and SG versions—provides perfect grip in any situation. The boots worn by Manuel Neuer, Handanovic and De Gea are ready to help us save every shot.
And these are five of the most popular models for goalkeepers; of course, there are many more, but any of these five are perfect for anyone looking for the ideal goalkeeper boots.
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