Hi guys. Just starting to play again after MANY years off. Probably play a couple times a week, rec-level, on firm grass. My skill level is low. Any suggestions on a mid level boot? (definitely under $100) Thanks!
The Adidas Manics look pretty good and you can find them for around 80. Alot of people around here wear them and find them pretty comfortable.
Eurosport has the Kelme Toro on sale for about 60 bucks, and I've never been dissatisfied with Kelme (waiting on the new Embrujo trx. damn backorders)
i would say manic ii's (look for the new metallic grey-silver-red color coming out, it has a two-piece outsole like the mania's, hidden lacing system, etc) or copa mundial's (classics) both are comfortable, but the copa has better cushioning imo
Thanks guys. I was wondering about the Mundials. Ill check out the Mania's too. edit:Manics or Manias? The ones in the Bigsoccer store: adidas Predator Manic TRX FG?
Cleats are a personal thing, and a pair that one person loves may be terrible for you. You should really try on the shoes you want before you buy them and make sure there are no points of slipping, sliding, excess compression or too much room.
And I'd suggest going for leather not synthetics. I used to wear leather cleats that were all really comfortable, then some synthetic ones - all of them I've had problems with. Now I decided I'm gonna get a real leather pair again, since I need new ones anyway.
first off, what foot shape do you have (narrow/normal/wide) Synthetic vs. K-leather vs. Cow Leather: Synthetic has the least amount of upkeep, and is quite durable. K-leather will over a better fit then cow leather (so Copa > Manic's for fit) Cow leather is more durable then k-leather....
Yeah, but the problem with the copas is that they don't fit you immediately. After a week or two, they mold to your feet and are incredible.
Also keep in mind that different brands fit differently. For example, I love Diadora Brasil because they have a really snug fit but if you have wider feet, Puma would be better since they're built on a wider last. If you're a beginner, I say stay away from the high tech shoes and go with the classics like Copa Mundial, King and Brasil.
Re: absolutely that is the funny thing about mundials...once you start wearing them you never change to anything else. many people i know have been wearing them since middle school and still wear them to this day <late 20's> they fit so well and are a great bargin for what ya get. but yea, try them on at a store...just remember...get them a little small and let them "stretch" to fit your foot. if they are big to begin with, once they "stretch" they are going to be huge.
If there is no tightness in the fit, there won't be any stretching. The most important thing is length, make sure there is as little room as posibble between the tip of the sole and ur toe. fidlerre (about ur sig)...it was a good movie until she scored that winning FK...WTF?!?!?!? was the keeper doing standing between the wall and the post...and hugging the post nonetheless?!?!??!?!?! That part alone mad me not like the whole movie hahahaha