The only time I’ve felt leather so soft was on a luxury handbag so I’m pretty miffed that I don’t see more of such leather in modern boots. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. The laces are also twice as long as regular laces so you’ll have to wrap the laces around your midfoot before proceeding to tie them.

The insides of the boot dried up pretty quickly after just 2 changes of newspaper stuffing, as opposed to the 5-7 rounds of stuffing I needed when my much more pillowy adidas Copa 19. Protection is an area that modern boots have somewhat abandoned, but this boot offers this at a level that makes it something of a throwback. That said, I love the small touches on the boot which alludes to its German heritage with its gold “Made in Germany” lettering on the insole and the badge on the tongue.

Design: The modern take on the classic Copa, the Copa Pure is made up of a part leather, part synthetic fusion and is reserved for the most creative players that the 3 stripes has to offer. You’d be hard pressed to find a manufacturer that's produced these dangerous studs since 2013, after Sir Alex Ferguson condemned the technology as far back as 2005 and famously banned his own players from wearing them. Your dad swears there has never been a better boot before or since but then again so does your teenage nephew.

Firm ground (FG) and soft ground (SG) are terms commonly used in the football boot world to describe the different types of studs on the outsole of the boots. What you need to know: Adidas have since released an updated version of the Copa Pure making these the previous generation. Not forgetting indoor play, adidas has updated the black and white striped indoor boots for even better performance, without losing the popular design that has become recognised over the last quarter century. What you need to know: The Nike Phantom Luna is a boot that is significant in that it is the first released by the brand designed for women (while also being suitable for men).

Whether you'd like something comfy for your weekly five-a-side or you take football boots a little more seriously and need a pair of the greatest football boots of all time, we've got your back… well your feet, of course. Nike boots are more difficult as their anti-clog soleplate can be scratched on dry and artificial surfaces and should only be used on wet pitches.

Our product descriptions highlight these essential features to assist you in making an informed decision. The smaller studs help to avoid potential injuries brought on by wearing larger firm ground (FG) moulded studs on artificial turf, but ultimately AG offers far more traction than astro turf trainers.

Absolutely, Lovell Soccer's Free ID service empowers you to fully personalise your football boots, aligning them with your distinct style and allegiances. Whether you’re playing on artificial or firm ground pitches, our specialised range of boots will keep you performing at peak levels – in front of goal and on the back line. We have a few different options for plastic and TPU studs that you can put into your boots to replace Soft Ground metal studs. It's important to choose the right type of boots based on the playing surface to optimize your child's performance and prevent injuries. These are the defenders of a football team and are the backline that forms in front of the goalkeepers.