Soccer shoes

There's a huge variety of soccer shoes on the market.

For youth soccer played outdoors, the best choices are either soccer cleats or soccer turfs, also called turf shoes. Within each category, there's also a choice of "studs" or "blades". The choice of studs or blades is a personal preference.

Link: soccer shoe buying guide
Type of shoe Samples Advantages Disadvantages
Soccer cleats

  • Good traction in wet conditions
  • Hard on the feet due to pressure points from the cleats
Soccer turfs

  • Gentler on the feet (no pressure points)
  • Good traction on hard, dry and artificial fields
  • Less traction than cleats in wet conditions