Kind shoes for old legs

[Kevin402can]

Hello All,
I am 43 years and just started playing soccer last year. I played in a Co-ed rec league. This year I want to move up and play in the local Industrial league. Everything was great last year except my legs took such a pounding I had a real hard time playing Tuesday and Thursday games. I am not overweight, I am 6-1 and weight 162 lbs. I am not out of shape, I have always been active and was a competive runner and cyclist when I was younger. My problem is that I still think I am 20 years old and just run myself into the ground.
I am wearing a pretty standard pair of Adidas FG shoes, I paid about $50.00 dollars for them. I would like to know if anyone can recommend a pair of shoes that will absorb some of the pounding from the running.
regards
Kevin

[red & wite army]

Hi there Kevin,

Sounds like you maybe need to choose a pair of boots with an airsole unit in them, which is what a few of the Nike boots have, namely the Nike Air Legend and the Nike Air Zoom Total 90 series.

[Paul.eta]

What kind of surface are you playing on?

(natural grass) If you like the fit of your adidas boots you might want to consider the Copa Mundial in a half size (to a full size) smaller. The leather will stretch and conform over time.

Some companies (Nike and Mizuno) have integrated their running technologies with their football boots so you might want to check it out.

But, before you make a purchase, go to your local shop and try them on. Get a feel for different manufacturers.

[Kevin402can]

I have had good luck with Nike air running shoes in the past so I will check those out.
I do have sort of odd shaped feet so trying before I buy is critical. My local soccer shop has no shoes right now, up here in Canada it is winter, or as we call it, hockey season.
regards
Kevin

[Devil500]

I have had good luck with Nike air running shoes in the past so I will check those out.
I do have sort of odd shaped feet so trying before I buy is critical. My local soccer shop has no shoes right now, up here in Canada it is winter, or as we call it, hockey season.
regards
Kevin

Depends also on how much you want to spend, but the Copa Mundials,Nike Legend Air Zoom sound good cause they have cusioning..

Also these Pumas, are a bit pricey, but they have cusion, and very comfy leather http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1293&pcount=&Product_Id=220400

[atomicskiracer]

Personally, i would hit up EBAY and get a pair of Nike AIR zoon total 90 III's


should fit and be priced to what you need

[goolin]

I'd second the choice for Nike Air Zoom Total III's for cushioning. I've played multiple days of 2-3 games and these have been the most comfortable. These usually run .5 size smaller than your regular size (buy .5 larger) If you can get ahold of them check out Mizuno with Wave cushioning techology.

[Kevin402can]

The Air Zoom Total III will go on the short list of shoes to look at.
regards
Kevin

[Paul.eta]

I have had good luck with Nike air running shoes in the past so I will check those out.
I do have sort of odd shaped feet so trying before I buy is critical. My local soccer shop has no shoes right now, up here in Canada it is winter, or as we call it, hockey season.
regards
Kevin
Are you going to be playing during the winter? on what surface (indoor turf, astro turf, field turf, grass)? If the purchase can wait I'd wait til early next year or if you can make a trip down to NYC. IMO it is crucial to try them on (walking around the store or executing football specific movements).


The Air Zoom Total III will go on the short list of shoes to look at.
regards
Kevin

The AZT 90 III is a hit or miss with players. I would consider it extremely wide for a football boot with a oddly-shaped toe box and the rounded heel has personally caused me problems. However, the footbed is quite comfortable, it offers a running midsole (nike phylon) with an air zoom unit in the heel for cushioning. Also, the insole has a poron insert that extends from the heel to the forefoot. But with all the cushioning you sacrafice feel and response, at least that is what I experienced. And the synthetic upper is rather stiff and thick, but it softens up slowly as you wear them in.

[Kevin402can]

I play only on grass. Last year we got lots of rain, the grass was long and lush but if we get a typical summer they can get fairly baked. I only started playing last year, and at my age I don't think I will ever be a great ball handler. My strength is going to have to be short passes to the right person and good positional play.

I do have quite an odd shaped foot, lots of shoes don't fit me at all. My foot is normal width, but very thin from top to bottom. Most shoes as a result won't lace up tightly without deforming down at the toes beyone the laces. My right foot also curves towards my big toe, which typically stuffs the toe against the side of the shoe.

The running shoe technology in a soccer shoe is I think what I am looking for. How suitable are turf shoes when the ground gets baked but still has grass on it?

I am going on vacation Florida from up here in Canada so I will be driving down interstate 75 and I was planning at stopping at 1 or 2 outlet malls. There is no rush to buy, in another couple of weeks there will be snow on the ground.
regards
Kevin

[vanity_soccer13]

I'd second the choice for Nike Air Zoom Total III's for cushioning. I've played multiple days of 2-3 games and these have been the most comfortable. These usually run .5 size smaller than your regular size (buy .5 larger) If you can get ahold of them check out Mizuno with Wave cushioning techology.


I don't know about the sizing. I would say they run true to size, if not a little on the larger side(probably attributed to the width of the boot)

[goolin]

I don't know about the sizing. I would say they run true to size, if not a little on the larger side(probably attributed to the width of the boot)


VS: You do have a point there. I was going off the sizes when I purchase soccer cleats; my Mizunos (k-leather) are a US7, Puma's (pittards) are a US7.5 and my regular runners New Balances are a US8.5.

Kevin: Since you'll be able to visit some outlet stores you'll probably be able to check out Nike and Adidas. Like Striker9 said, they do have a bit of an odd shape. They have a very wide forefoot and a round heel (which I did have some problems with, but went away after breaking them in). I have a wide foot and I would say this cleat is roomy. As for the hard baked summer months, a turf shoe would suffice. The Adidas Predator Absolute A3 looks pretty good with their cushioning tech. Check them out in person and best of luck.

[thebigman]

kevin turf shoes work fine on hard summer ground with short grass or muddy patches where grass has stopped growing

they provide enough grip when its dry, but i would never advise playing in them even when slightly wet

[Sain1]

What about switching out the insoles with higher quality ones?

[Kevin402can]

What about switching out the insoles with higher quality ones?
Good thought, I'll have a go at getting the insole out. Have you tried any good ones for putting back in?
regards
Kevin

[goolin]

Superfeet insoles (Superfeet.com). I use these in my casual shoes and in my New Balance runners (the New Balance store actually rec. throwing out the OEM ones and fitting these). In contrast I've not used them in my soccer cleats. They're available at REI and many other retailers.

Good thought, I'll have a go at getting the insole out. Have you tried any good ones for putting back in?
regards
Kevin

[gosh1976]

Depends also on how much you want to spend, but the Copa Mundials,Nike Legend Air Zoom sound good cause they have cusioning..

Also these Pumas, are a bit pricey, but they have cusion, and very comfy leather http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1293&pcount=&Product_Id=220400

I've never tried any of these new fangled boots the kids are wearing these days but the Copa Mundials are the best boots I ever wore when I was still playing outdoor and it seems like they might protect the feet a little better than some of todays boots hence the metatarsal breaks we see these days. I'm just guessing about this.

anyway these shoes were very comfotable and I felt like the touch on the ball with these shoes was wonderful.

my brother had problems with his heel (broke it at some point) and he always put special padded insoles in his shoes when playing.