Best football boots for wide feet 2024: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas and Puma (2024)

If you are struggling to find football boots that fit you comfortably or find that too many pairs are squeezing your feet in too tightly, you'll want to find the best football boots for wide feet.

Having the right boots can make a huge difference to a player's game, with certain ranges specifically designed for those that require a little additional comfort and breathing room. FFT has been dedicating itself to categorising designs to make boot shopping easier for you. If you're simply looking for the best football boots out right now, be sure to check out our other reviews.

But here you'll find the best football boots for wide feet...

Featuring a separated tongue in a ‘U throat’ construction, I found the build of the Copa Pure 2 to be extremely accommodating to players with wide feet. The separated tongue helps them be a lot less restrictive than one-piece, knit combinations, with adjustability in the mid-foot instead provided through the laces. A traditional two-piece upper, it's a more solid choice if you're struggling to find boots that fit.

Personally, I found these boots perfectly conformed to the shape of my foot after just a few hours of wearing them, with the natural leather on the boot making them more open to wrapping around the foot – especially when compared to non-leather alternatives. That's because the leather on the Copa Pure 2 is concentrated towards the forefoot and midfoot, allowing them to stretch in areas that are more likely to cause issues for wider-footed players.

The quality of the boot isn't sacrificed in doing so, though, with the calf skin leather still providing a cushioned touch and plenty of comfort that I'd expect from any generation of Copa boots.

When compared to the Copa Pure 2 Elite+, the 2.1 is certainly a better option for wide feet, too. The Elite+ model features a knitted lacing area as part of a one-piece upper, making them slightly more difficult to put on while also having less volume overall.In terms of options for wide feet, I believe it's difficult to find a better boot on the market than the Adidas Copa Pure 2.

• Read our full Adidas Copa Pure 2 review

Though the Predator Accuracy is now an older version of the fabled range, it's a better option than the recently released Adidas Predator Elite version when considering options for wide feet. The 2024 Predator is slightly narrower and, therefore, not as suitable for players needing all the space they can get.

Instead, what I found was that the Predator Accuracy had a generous amount of width in the toebox, despite being made from synthetic materials. The overall volume of the boot also makes them a lot more suited to players with wide feet - so despite the newest release being one of the best football boots around, it's just not got the space to compete in this instance.

The cost of the Accuracy is also an added bonus, with prices dropping ever since it stopped being the latest generation of the Predator. Plus, they're slightly cheaper than the laceless Accuracy+ - and more accommodating for wide feet. Win-win.

• Read our full Adidas Predator Accuracy+ review

While the Tiempo Legend 10 has opted for a synthetic material called Flytouch Plus, the first time the range hasn't featured a natural leather upper, it still offers a good amount of room to make them suitable for wide feet. With a soft, flexible and relatively stretchy upper, expect a little bit of give in these boots after a few wears of uses.

What I found really helped fit my wide feet into the boot was the traditional shape of the Tiempo Legend 10. Due to being more suited for defenders and midfielders, they're not trying to hug your foot as tightly as possible, therefore offering a little more room than the lightweight speed boots on the market.

Nike has clearly focussed on modernising the Tiempo with its latest offering, but the boot still retains the more traditional elements that makes it perfectly suited for players with wide feet. The general shape of the boot is ideal, while the sleeker one-piece construction still has the ability to stretch.

The Nike Phantom GX Elite is one of my favourite football boots on the market right now, with the modern features not taking anything away from its ability to fit all types of feet. Indeed, the Phantom GX is kitted out entirely with the most innovative of technologies, all while ensuring wide-footed players don't miss out.

My personal favourite feature on the Phantom GX is the Gripknit, which forms the entirety of the upper. While also brilliant at improving performance, Nike have expertly ensured it contributes to the overall width of the boots by sitting on top of the lacing system, in turning creating two distinct pieces of material without compromising on quality. I also loved that they were instantly comfortable, thanks to the soft and pliable upper.

It's certainly no wonder these boots are so highly regarded, because Nike have introduced cutting edge technology while maintaining a brilliant level of performance, comfort and, of course, without excluding those with wide feet.

• Read our full Nike Phantom GX Elite review

Consistently perfect for those with wide feet, the Puma Future range is one of the most-accommodating boots available - with the Future Ultimate certainly no different. With the upper made from Puma's Fuzionfit 360 material, the Future Ultimate is stretchy to help wrap around any type of foot.

But that doesn't mean Puma has sacrificed any lightweight feeling from the boot. What I loved most was the sock-like feel of the Future Ultimate was like anything I've ever tried before, making them ideal for attacking players who have wide feet. That doesn't mean players in other positions can't wear them, either – they just might not offer the required protection for a commanding centre-half...

With a stretchy upper and unrestrictive in terms of width, the Puma Future Ultimate is a great alternative to the two leading football boot brands. Plus, there's a range of modern features that makes these future in both name and nature.

The best-selling football boot of all-time, it'd be remiss of me not to mention the Adidas Copa Mundial. Doused in natural leather, the Copa Mundial's ability to stretch to a specific foot shape is unmatched, while the build lends itself perfectly to a more universal fit.

I think that's further helped by the traditional two-piece construction and separated tongue, allowing players to hug their foot as tightly (or loosely) as they wish with their laces. What I loved most of all, however, was the brilliant touch on the ball these provided me with once I had broken them in after a few hours of playing.

We may not see many professional players wearing these on the pitch anymore, but regardless of advancements in technology and the seemingly constant releases of new models, the Copa Mundial will always be seen on pitches across the world. And deservedly so.

How we test football boots for wide feet

Our football boots are tested by an expert member of the team who is able to cut through the marketing jargon littered in boot releases straight to the nuts and bolts of why certain features may or may not work. We endeavour to provide simple yet detailed advice, because buying football boots can be a difficult task even at the best of times.

When it came to testing the best football boots for wide feet, we went through every single pair at our disposal to come up with our favourites. Some worked well – others didn't get out of the starting blocks. On this occasion, we used a member of our team who has wide feet and often struggles to find a pair that fits them, with feedback then provided in as clear a way as we possibly can.

Each pair is put through its paces for several sessions across a range of different surfaces, helping determine their true level of performance. Factors that are considered include comfort, stability, fit and feel.

How to choose the best football boots

The football boot market can be a bit of a minefield at the best of times, with an array of options available and brands championing the latest tech that will have you jumping higher, running faster and never miscontrolling a ball ever again.

Ultimately, your choice should come down to what best suits you and your game. Below are some factors to consider when looking for your next pair...

Leather or synthetic

When trying to work out what pair of boots suits you best, the material of the upper is a vitally important factor to consider. Generally, though, when it comes to wide feet, leather is the safer option.

Leather offers a traditional fit, moulding to the shape of your feet. It is also soft, pliable and durable.This can make them a superior option than synthetic boots for players with wide feet.

That's because most synthetic uppers will be slightly thinner and offer less padding than their natural leather counterparts. While they can offer a much closer connection to the ball, they're also restrictive and offer little in the way of stretch.

Fortunately, if you want the best of both worlds and have wide feet, then leather-imitating synthetics might be the way to go. Representing the perfect in-between, leather-imitating synthetics are often more lightweight than natural offerings, but come with much of the same comfort and pliability.

Styling

While there is a great range of styles on the market, not every cleat will fit a wider foot. So it's best focussing on the correct sizing and feel first, before taking a look at your preferred look.

After all, it's likely there will still be a number of options to complement exactly what you want - whether it be flashy and colourful or simpler and more traditional.

Getting the right fit

Trying a pair before buying is always recommended, especially if you have wide feet. You need to see how they shape up against your foot, which isn't always easy to do online. Lots of boots on the market are narrow, due to synthetic materials restricting their stretch, so determining what they feel like in person is always helpful.

With sizes often varying in length between brands, it doesn't necessarily mean that an 8 in Adidas boots will mean an 8 in Nike boots will fit you. That's why we recommend trying on boots in person before parting with your hard-earned money.

When it comes to wide feet, laceless boots aren't always the best option, either. The lack of laces means there's very little adaptability – they will either fit right or they won't, and there's nothing you can do about it, unfortunately.