If you are struggling to find football boots that fit you comfortably or find that too often pairs are squeezing your feet in uncomfortably, you'll want to find the best football boots for wide feet.
Having the best boot can make a huge difference to a player's game, with certain ranges specifically designed for those that require a little additional comfort and that extra breathing room. FFT has been dedicating itself to categorising designs to make football boot shopping an easier process. We have guidance on the best football boots out right now, as well as the best laceless football boots around, too.
Elsewhere, take a look at the best football accessories, the best footballs or even the best football boot insoles to make games and training even more comfortable.
But below you'll find the best football boots on the market for wide feet...
The quick list
Perfect for players wanting high levels of performance alongside a suitably fitting wide boot, the Nike Phantom GX 2 Elite provides plenty of space throughout the forefoot and midfoot. With one of the best uppers on the market, it's hard to look past this option.
Synthetic uppers often aren't as comfortable as natural leather, but the New Balance Tekela V4+ Pro Low are a clear exception. The American brand also offers a specific wide-fit variation of the boot to really accomodate those players with wide feet.
Crafted using the best quality materials and with clear care and attention in Japan, the Mizuno Morelia II Made in Japan offer an experience like no other. Lightweight considering the leather upper, they fit perfectly to any foot type. They're on the pricey side, however.
A cheaper alternative to the premium options listed, the Adidas Copa Icon 2 still features a high-quality leather upper that will perfectly conform to the shape of your foot - especially if it is on the wider side. They're a modernised Copa Mundial, and feel fantastic.
Despite being created with playmakers in mind, Puma has ensured that players with wide feet aren't neglected when it comes to the Future 8 Ultimate. Offering plenty of space throughout the boot, I had no issues with foot slippage or, conversely, snugness, while wearing them.
The leather upper will naturally work with the shape of your foot in time, though they're comfortable straight out of the box. The primeknit tongue is what I found helped most for my wide feet, however, with the material stretchy and providing plenty of room to manouevre.
Best overall
I personally loved the Nike Phantom GX Elite, even rating them my favourite boot of 2023. However, its successor in the Nike Phantom GX 2 Elite is a level above when it comes to suitability for wide feet. They offer plenty of space throughout the midfoot and forefoot thanks to innovative technologies utilised by Nike, which is helped by the off-centred lacing system.
While the main aspect of this is to provide a cleaner area for the strikezone, like the best football boots for strikers often do, this also helps widen the boot while still keeping your foot locked in place. I didn't have any issues with foot suffocation or, conversely, slippage.
The boot continues using Nike's impressive gripknit material as well, which provides a noticeable texturing when passing and dribbling the ball. It's one of my favourite materials on the market right now, and it's great to see its continued use. One area where the Phantom GX 2 Elite falls down is the overly flexible soleplate, though that's a matter of personal preference and might work better generally for those with wide feet.
Best for comfort
While I enjoy using the gripknit on the Nike Phantom GX 2 Elites, my actual favourite material is the hypoknit implemented by New Balance on the Tekela V4+ Pro Low. Providing both a barefoot feel and sense of extra grip at the same time, the boots work wonderfully and makes them a great option among the best football boots for midfielders.
What truly helps their inclusion on this list is the brand's USP of creating wide-specific football boots for all of their releases - ensuring just about every player in the world is catered for. I did find the normal option provided some decent room, but those with especially wide feet should take advantage here.
The soleplate is great, too. Featuring a mixture of conical and chevron studs, which are also placed on the side of the boot, twisting and changing direction is extremely easy and comfortable, and helps make them what I believe are one of the best firm ground football boots.
Best quality
Comprised of a super premium kangaroo leather upper, the Mizuno Morelia II Made in Japan creates a playing experience unlike anything else I have ever felt when playing football. Easily one of the most comfortable football boots I have ever worn, the leather feels buttery soft at all times while the soleplate provides great cushioning.
That aforementioned leather is of such high quality that any foot type will easily work with the boot, too, meaning no player will be found wanting extra space after pulling the Mizuno Morelia II Made in Japan boots on. As soon as I pulled them on they felt like slippers, with the upper immediately providing some space for my wide feet to move into.
While I believe they're worth the price, the fact they're handcrafted in Japan using premium materials means the boots do certainly come at a premium. Durability is definitely not an issue, however, so if you're worried about paying a lot of money for something that doesn't stand the test of time, then don't fret.
Best value for money
Adidas has modernised the Copa Mundial with the release of the Copa Icon 2, making the most of the traditional feel that made the predecessor so loved while implementing newer technologies that helps bring them up to date. They still have the robust feeling the best football boots for defenders remain loyal to, while perfectly fitting wide-footed players at the same time.
I enjoy wearing these when I know training sessions are going to be a bit longer and more demanding - the leather is more comfortable than many materials, the soleplate is cushioned and the padded collar helps reduce the pressure around my ankles.
When they're on offer, they'll be comfortably my favourites when it comes to the best football boots for under £100, such is the affordable price for them right now. I think they're worth every penny if you want the premium feel of elite boots but can't quite afford the most premium options.
Best design
Though Puma aims the Future 8 Ultimate at creative players, there's plenty of space for those with wide feet to fit into these boots as opposed to the narrow, ill-fitting options generally on offer. There's been a considerable revamp to the Puma Future 7 Ulitmate, which I believe promised quite a lot but failed to deliver somewhat.
The latest model in the range has been upgraded significantly while still retaining some of the trademarks of the silo that makes it a great option for wide feet. The soft, stretchy knit of the upper makes the fit fairly adaptive, with the boot also voluminous enough through space in both the mid and forefoot.
It must be noted that the Puma Future 8 Ultimate still aren't the widest-fitting boots in the world, so I'd recommend trying them on first before buying. The more rigid outer layer that forms part of the two-piece upper of sorts may be a little restrictive for some, though I certainly still believe they're one of the best Puma football boots released in recent times.
Best leather
At one point I rated the Adidas Copa Pure 2 Elite the best leather football boots - with the release of the Copa Pure 3 Elite, that's no longer the case. The third iteration of the silo is a drastic improvement on an already great option, with a more modern and all-encompassing feeling now provided.
Featuring a generous layer of calfskin leather, the Adidas Copa Pure 3 Elite has somehow managed to reduce its bulk. But while some might find it too thin, I believe it's the perfect halfway point between traditional leathers and modern synthetic. As a result, players with wide feet will enjoy the new technologies while still having a material that can conform to the shape of their feet.
What truly helps for wide feet, though, is the primeknit tongue, which can easily stretch and maintain its shape depending on which foot enters the boot. This also helps ensure it provides greater lockdown during sharp movements and changes of direction. If you hadn't noticed, I'm a big fan of the Copa Pure 3 Elite.
How we test football boots for wide feet
Our football boots are expertly tested by an experienced member of the team who is able to cut through the marketing jargon normally littered in boot releases - and explain 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 naturally we used a team member who has wide feet and often struggles to find a pair that fits, with feedback then provided in as clear a way as possible.
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 determine our reviews include stability, comfort, fit and feel.
How to choose the best football boots for wide feet
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 soon have you running faster, jumping higher and moving around the pitch with ease.
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...
Are leather or synthetic football boots best for wide feet?
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, it is a better bet to go with leather.
Leather offers a more traditional fit, moulding to the shape of your feet. It is also soft, pliable and durable. This often makes leather boots the superior option for players with wide feet, particularly when compared with synthetic boots.
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, this can come at a cost, with the boots offering little in the way of stretch.
Fortunately, if you want the best of both worlds and have wide feet, then there are plenty of leather-imitating synthetics to choose from. Representing the perfect in-between, leather-imitating synthetics are often more lightweight than natural offerings. However, they should come with much of the same comfort and pliability.
How to get the right fit for wide feet?
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.
