Any soccer player you ask will happily tell you that there is no substitute for quality footwear. That said, there is an overwhelming amount of footwear available on the market, all of which boast various claims to be the "Best Soccer Cleats." So today, we take a look at what are actually the best soccer cleats available to help you take your game to the next level in comfort and style.
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How We Chose the Best Soccer Cleats
While there are hundreds of different types of soccer cleats available on the market, we boiled down our list to focus on the most well-respected brands and their most popular cleats. Looks were also a factor in the selection process as well as price and comfort--who wants uncomfortable cleats cutting up their ankles?
Overall Price Range of the Best Soccer Cleats
All the best soccer cleats reviewed here.
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The Best Soccer Cleats That We Reviewed
- K-leather upper for durability, lightness and glove-like fit
- EVA insole for comfort
- TPU plate for lightweight performance and durability
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We start off our list of the best soccer cleats with one of the most popular cleats on the market. The Adidas World Cup offers the same build as the classic Adidas Copa Mundial cleat, but with a more pronounced set of cleats underneath for control. Also made from kangaroo leather, this cleat is durable, comfortable, and has a timeless look.
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- Has removable insert : True
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One of, if not, the lightest pair of cleats on the market. The PUMA Evospeed is built to make you feel like there is truly nothing on your feet. Due to the stripped down and lightweight nature of the cleat, it is missing some of the advantageous perks that other cleats may have. However, if pure speed is your game, the PUMA Evospeed 17 might be just what you need.
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Innovation on a budget is what the Adidas Ace is all about. Pairing a unique shoelace design with a unique blend of the Primeknit and ControlSkin, everything about the exterior of this cleat is undoubtedly build to help you put balls into the back of the net.
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The Mercurial Veloce 3 is the latest in the long line of Mercurial cleats. The Mercurial line was popularized by star soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, and while the Veloce 3 differs slightly from the star player's preferred shoe model (the Superfly), it provides a quality cleat at an extremely reasonable price.
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The Asics Men's Lethal Stats SK is universally heralded as one of the more comfortable and supportive cleats on the market. Known specifically for its wide sole, this cleat specializes in durability and comfort for a reasonable cost.
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The Nike Premier II is another massively popular cleat, and for good reason. The Premier II offers a timeless look coupled with quality craftsmanship to provide one of the best soccer cleats. With a price on the lower end of the spectrum of this list, the Premier II offers some of the best value one can find.
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- synthetic
- One 17.4 FG
- Mens
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The PUMA One 17.4 offers great support and comfort at one of the lowest prices out there. Long a pioneer in the soccer cleat world, PUMA continues the trend with an affordable and sturdy cleat in the 17.4.
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- Soft synthetic leather upper
- EVA insole
- ReactiveArch technology
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As the original pioneer of the laceless cleat, to this day Lotto is a leader of design innovation in the cleat world. While this Zhero Gravity 700 does, in fact, have laces, it comes equipped with some unique design features not found in other models.
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- Structured Primemesh upper provides a comfortable, sock-like fit so you can move with instinct to control the ball at...
- Molded heel offers a snug fit for instinctive movement
- Control the ball in all conditions with the Controlskin upper that keeps the ball glued to your feet
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The affordable little brother of the Predator 18.1 cleat, the 18.2 attempts to offer a high-level performance cleat at a significantly lower entry point compared to its older brother.
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This cleat has a Flyknit construction with an inner sleeve that hugs your feet while you play. The ghost lace system ensures you'll never trip while running down field. And the plate gives you traction on the ground no matter the terrain.
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