Top 10 Best Soccer Cleats Reviews in 2016

Soccer cleats are the second most important accessory in the game of soccer, after the ball itself. Although it is possible to play soccer barefooted even, soccer cleats offer two important benefits to the player. The first benefit is protection for the feet during the game, which of course is a contact sport, and so does include getting physically injured. The second benefit is traction control. With soccer cleats, the player maintains a good balance and can more easily maneuver during play, and on terrains that he may otherwise keep slipping on.

The glorious game of soccer, the most popular sport in the world, can be played on almost any type of terrain. These include soft or sandy grounds, for which soft ground soccer cleats are perfect. Then there are firm-ground cleats for normal football fields, hard-ground for artificial turfs and also indoor-cleats for indoor gaming. This variety is why soccer is such a widespread game, played on different terrains and under different weather conditions worldwide. This review will focus on firm-ground soccer cleats for men, and the pricing used will be for US size 10 or 10.5, which is UK size 9.5 or 10, and Euro size 43 to 44. Adidas and Nike may also seem to dominate this review, but that’s because they actually dominate the soccer cleats market in real life. Below are the top 10 best Soccer Cleats reviews in 2016.

10. Diadora Classic Mens Soccer Cleats

The classic soccer cleat from Diadora is reminiscent of soccer cleats from many decades ago. The design reminds one of the kinds of soccer boot that soccer legends like Pele and Maradona once used to stun spectators and other football lovers from around the world. It is available in full black or in a black and white combination. Made from soft kangaroo leather, a synthetic sole and a soft cushioned inside, these are the cleats to get if you are a fan of classic soccer.

9. Nike Mercurial Victory V Men’s Soccer Cleat

These Nike cleats are very modern, synthetic and leather made soccer boots, perfect for players who like to stand out on the pitch. They are available in a wide variety of colors including pink, black, silver, mango, punch, crimson and orange. With Nike cleats, it’s important to note that you should always buy either a half size, or a full size bigger than you normally wear. Its thermoplastic polyurethane out-soles deliver perfect traction in all directions, allowing you the player, to play soccer without hesitation or worry.

8. ASICS Men Tigreor 7 Soccer Cleats

Another maker of quality soccer cleats is ASICS, which stands for the Latin phrase Anima Sana in Corpore Sano. Translated in English, it means a sound mind in a sound body. These particular ASICS soccer cleats incorporate all of the best technology to keep a player agile and stable on the pitch, including Solyte® polymer out-soles for perfect traction. The upper part of the cleats are also made from soft kangaroo leather, and unlike Nike cleats, these ones fit to size.

7. The Adidas Performance Lionel Messi Soccer Cleat

The first pair of cleats in this review from Adidas, the legendary soccer cleats maker, sits on position 7, and is totally dedicated to the soccer legend Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona. It’s available in either the black and solar red color combination, or the Solar slime and black color combination. It features a synthetic sole, with synthetic upper leather and a unique stud configuration named after Messi, which promises to help you with explosive, Messi like speeds.

6. WALSTAR Copa Stadium Mens Soccer Cleats

On position 6 of this top 10 soccer cleats review for 2016, are these boots from WALSTAR USA. WALSTAR is a much lesser known brand than Adidas, ASICS or Nike, when it comes to soccer cleats. Still WALSTAR makes a very compelling offer with these boots at a price of just $20. They are made from both leather and synthetic materials, and the soles are synthetic. They are also a half size smaller than Nike cleats, so when purchasing them, you should take at least a full size larger that you normally wear.

5. ASICS DS Light Mens Soccer Cleats

This second pair of ASICS cleats is designed for players with wide feet. It is classified 2E for being wider than normal. The DS Light Wide is additionally made from an ultra-lightweight synthetic leather material, and is therefore very light. It additionally features a 12 stud sole, which gives it strong traction control. If you are a soccer player with wide feet, then this pair of ASICS may be right for you.

4. Adidas Performance Kaiser 5 Soccer Cleats

The Kaiser 5 soccer cleats from Adidas is one of the models in the Adidas classics collection. The other two are the World Cup and the Copa Mondial models. The Copa Mondial was first launched in 1979 and has since become legendary among soccer professionals. This Kaiser 5 was inspired by the Copa Mondial. The Kaiser 5 also mirrors all the unique aspects of the Copa Mondial, like performance, durability and of course, that classic, now internationally known, black and white Adidas soccer cleats look.

3. Nike Mercurial Vapor Mens Soccer Cleats

This pair of Nike boots lands on position 3 because of its extraordinary and beautiful design. It features Vapor Traction, which is a multi-directional stud pattern designed for quick acceleration and excellent control on the pitch. It also features a glass-fibre plate for extra strength and less weight, and a low profile for easier ball access. Finally, it has a snug-fit design, to lock in the feet and also provide perfect support.

2. Adidas Performance Copa Mundial Mens Soccer Cleats

The Copa Mondial from Adidas, which was launched in 1979 and continues to define soccer cleat excellence to this day, is a great choice for any player who has no interest in wearing flashy soccer cleats. It features kangaroo leather for the upper, with a synthetic sole and synthetic lining for comfort. The Copa Mondial achieved, and has maintained soccer fame for nearly 40 years, known primarily for its lack of compromise on quality. If you want to play soccer like the classic pros, then this is one pair you should definitely consider.

1. Nike Mercurial Victory VI Mens Soccer Cleats

The position #1 in this top 10 review is for the Nike Mercurial Victory VI, a beautifully designed and exceptional soccer cleat, perfect for speed, comfort and agility. It features rubber soles, a molded sock-liner for underfoot comfort, and thermoplastic polyurethane out-soles with bladed studs, for perfect traction control and agility on the pitch. With the Nike Mercurial Victory VI, you will be geared up for victory in a very trendy fashion.

Wearing boots is basically not necessary to play soccer, but there are certain advantages that make it better to wear them during a game. The most important benefits are traction and ball control, and all cleats offer varying levels of these benefits, through different types of studs and stud designs. You will have to choose the perfect cleats for yourself, depending on whether it is absolute traction control that matters most to you, or comfort, ball control, standing out stylishly on the pitch, or affordability. The Nike Mercurial Victory VI is an all-round winner in all these aspects and therefore #1 on this list, but the final choice still remains yours to make.