The Best Football Boots For Wide Feet in 2024

Comparing the widest boots Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno have to offer.

If you, like me, have wide feet and struggle to find football boots that fit you, you probably want to know which brand makes the widest boots. I bought the widest boots that Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno offer in the UK to find out how wide they really are. 

In order to make the comparison fair, all of the football boots I compared were firm ground boots with an RRP of between £130 and £150. For each brand I chose the model that featured most commonly on lists of "the best football boots for wide feet":

To put my reviews into context I have included a scan of my feet which shows that my feet have a very wide forefoot relative to the male population. Most players will not have feet as wide as mine.

The Results

Below I rank the 5 football boots from least wide (5) to most wide (1):

5. Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Pro

Fifth in the rankings is the Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Pro. Despite ranking lower in terms of overall width, I really like the shape of these boots. Although, the material hugged my extra wide feet tightly, the shape of this boot feels suited for players with a wider forefoot.

The upper, made from Nike's all-new FlyTouch Pro synthetic leather, did not feel as soft as the premium leather on some of the other boots on this list and the material may not stretch as much as competitors made from kangaroo leather. In my opinion, the fit could be improved for players with wide feet if the tongue was separated rather than attached as part of the one-piece upper.

Would I recommend: Yes! If your feet are regular to above average width but not super wide, this could be the perfect boot for you.

4. Mizuno Morelia II Elite

The Mizuno Morelia II Elite sneaks ahead of the Nike Tiempo Legend in this list as it feels slightly wider in the toe area. Across the ball of the foot, the width of this boot is similar to that of the Tiempo Legend. The premium kangaroo leather was noticeably very soft and promises to stretch to help mould the boot to the foot. Personally, I found the shape of the boot slightly strange as I had enough room for my toes but not across the ball of my feet, although I believe the ball width would be sufficiently wide for most players with wide feet. I also found the toe box quite shallow and found that the boots rub the top of my toes where the tongue joins the upper. The shoes also felt wider across the midfoot with the traditional lacing systems and separated tongue allowing the tightness to be adjusted. 

Would I recommend: Whilst these boots offer good width, I'm hesitant to recommend them due to the rubbing I felt on the top of my toes. But many players swear by Mizuno boots so don't let me stop you from trying them out.

3. Adidas Copa Mundial

The Adidas Copa Mundial was more accommodating across the ball of the foot than the Mizuno Morelia II Elite, however, I found the toe box of the boot narrow for my extra wide feet, which gave a feeling that my toes were being squeezed.

The boot also felt wider across the midfoot, aided by the traditional lacing system and separated tongue. So they may be more suited to players with a wider midfoot and less wide across the toes. The use of premium K-leather on the forefoot also means that the material will stretch somewhat.

Would I recommend: Probably not, whilst the boot offers good width across the midfoot and ball of the foot, I cant imagine the toe box being wide enough for players with truly wide feet.

2. Puma Future 7 Pro

The Puma Future 7 Pro is another boot with a shape suited for players with a wide forefoot like mine. Shape-wise it felt like a wider version of the Nike Tiempo 10 Pro, offering slightly more room for my toes and forefeet.

That said, the PWRTAPE around the midfoot adds structure to the boot but may make the boot quite tight for players with a wider midfoot. In addition, I would prefer the padding of the heel to be a bit higher to lock my ankle into the boot as I did feel my heel slipping a bit.

The less traditional lacing system does not allow for the tightness of the boots to be adjusted as much as some of the other boots on this list. 

Would I recommend: I want to say yes as these boots are shaped really nicely for wide footed players, but if you are worried about your heel slipping I would look elsewhere.

1. New Balance 442 v2 Pro (2E)

The widest of the five boots was the New Balance 442 v2 Pro in the wide (2E) fitting. Made using a wider last than the regular fitting, this boot was designed for players with wider feet. As such, the shoe felt wide in the right places. There was sufficient space for my toes and the boot was slightly wider across the ball of the boot compared to the Puma Future 7 Pro. This was helped by the traditional lacing system combined with a separated tongue which allows players to adjust the tightness of the boot. The soft premium kangaroo leather upper means that the material will stretch and mould to fit the forefoot. The additional eyelets at the top of the lacing system are a nice addition and allow players to tie a "runner's loop" to get more lockdown on the heel. 

Would I recommend: Definitely! These are fantastic boots for players with wide feet.

Summary

Personally, what I found most interesting doing this comparison was how the different boots were wider and narrower in different places.

The Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Pro and the Puma Future 7 Pro are both quality boots shaped for players with a wider forefoot, with the latter being slightly wider.

The Mizuno Morelia II Elite might suit someone looking for more width across the toes. While the Adidas Copa Mundial might suit someone looking for more width across the ball of the foot and midfoot.

However, for me the New Balance 442 v2 Pro (2E) were the standout option in terms of width and comfort. If you have extra wide forefeet, I recommend you go straight for the New Balance 442 v2 Pro (2E) boots as these were definitely the widest. Make sure to select the wide (2E) model!

For players with a wider midfoot, I would recommend the boots with a traditional lacing system and a separated tongue (the New Balance 442 v2 Pro, Mizuno Morelia II Elite and Adidas Copa Mundial).

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