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From advanced materials enhancing durability to improved soleplates and various lacing options, the latest drop is redefining agility, speed, and precision.
Regardless of whether you play soccer, AFL, or rugby, a good pair of football boots will help you get the most out of your game. So, with football season right around the corner, it's time to gear up and feast your eyes on the latest football boots to hit the shelves.
Each year, brands refresh and release new boot designs. Whether it's the latest technology, innovative features, or fresh colourways, football boots are constantly evolving alongside the sport.
The cutting-edge football boots for 2025 are no different. From advanced materials enhancing durability to improved soleplates and various lacing options, these new models are redefining agility, speed, and precision, giving players a competitive edge like never before.
No matter your position or playing surface (indoor, firm or soft ground), leading brands such as Nike, Puma, Asics, adidas, New Balance, and more are delivering quality boots to cater to every player's needs.
Ready to elevate your game? Below, we've rounded up the best football boots of the season, including the best value boot, best indoor boot, top pick for wide feet, women, kids and more.
This year's boots are setting the stage for a fantastic season on the field.
Best Value (≪$200)
adidas Predator League Fold-Over Tongue FG
Key Features:
- Hybridfeel upper construction for a flexible, supportive fit
- Strikeskin rubber fins are strategically placed to enhance grip and precision when shooting
- The fold-over tongue covers the laces, while providing a smooth striking surface
- Controlplate 2.0 offers increased stability for quick turns on firm ground
- Firm ground outsole ensures better traction on all types of grass surfaces
Honourable Mentions:
Nike Mercurial Superfly 10 Academy FG/MG; Puma Future Match FG/AG
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Best Speed Boot
adidas F50 Elite FG
Key Features:
- Fibretouch upper features Sprintweb 3D texturing for enhanced touch
- Sprintframe 360 outsole for optimal stability and speed
- A combination of conical and bladed studs elevate traction and speed in all directions
Honourable Mentions:
Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite FG; Puma Ultra 5 Ultimate FG
ShopBest Control Boot
Puma Future 8 Ultimate FG/AG
Key Features:
- The FUZIONFIT 360 upper combines PWRPRINT, PWRTAPE, engineered dual mesh, and stretchy knit for a superior fit, designed for seamless 360-degree movement
- 3D grip textures on the upper improve ball control, providing a precise touch
- The Dynamic Motion outsole boosts stability, agility, and traction, allowing for sharp turns, quick stops, and fast acceleration
Honourable Mentions:
adidas Predator Elite FT/ FG; Nike Phantom GX II Elite FG
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Best Touch Boot
Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite FG
Key Features:
- Microdots on the upper enhance touch zones for shooting, dribbling, and passing
- Minimised foam pods in the upper bring your feet closer to the ball for better control
- All Conditions Control adds a grippy texture, ensuring reliable control in both wet and dry conditions
- The soft FlyTouch Plus engineered leather moulds to the foot, offering comfort without overstretching
- The plate construction combines conical and blade studs, offering optimal traction and mobility during braking and direction changes
Honourable Mentions:
Puma King Ultimate FG/AG; adidas Copa Pure 3 Elite FG
ShopBest Women's Boot
adidas F50 Elite Mid FG W
Key Features:
- Thin, lightweight Fibretouch upper features Sprintweb 3D texturing for enhanced touch
- Compression Fit Tunnel Tongue features TPU reinforcement to create a locked-in fit
- Thick sockliner shaped for the female foot for enhanced arch support
- Sprintframe 360 outsole features anatomically designed coring for snappy propulsion
- A combination of conical and bladed studs elevate traction and speed in all directions
Honourable Mentions:
Puma Future 8 Ultimate FG Wn's; Asics Lethal Flash IT 3 WNS
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Best Junior Boot
adidas Predator Elite FT FG J
Key Features:
- HybridTouch upper with Strikeskin fins for precision touch and striking
- Knit collar enhances fit and on-foot comfort
- Controlplate outsole for stable, precision movement on the football field
Honourable Mentions:
Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Pro FG Kids; Puma Future 8 Pro FG/AG Kids
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Puma Vitoria FG/AG Kids
Key Features:
- Soft, durable synthetic leather upper
- Classic lacing and slim tongue with textile lining for a comfortable, secure fit
- Multi-ground
Honourable Mentions:
adidas Goletto IX FG Kids; Nike Legend 10 Club FG/MG Kids
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Best Wide Boot
Asics Gel-Lethal 19
Key Features:
- Soft leather upper
- Removable sockliner creates full-length cushioning for improved underfoot comfort
- Rearfoot GEL cushioning absorbs impacts for a smoother running experience
- HG10mm raises the heel, placing the foot in an optimal position for play
- Solyte technology used for the midsole, lasting, and outsole reduces weight
Honourable Mentions:
Asics Lethal Blend FF; Puma Future 8 Ultimate FG/AG
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Nike Streetgato
Key Features:
- Suede upper
- Ortholite insole for a soft, supportive feeling underfoot
- Lunarlon foam midsole for cushioning on courts and streets
- Rubber outsole traction engineered for streets and courts
Honourable Mentions:
Truco III; Legend 10 Academy IC
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Ready to Shop?
Finding the right football boot is not just about footwear; it's about finding the perfect companion that helps you to play your best game.
Check out our entire range of football boots or head in-store to speak to one of our friendly rebel staff to help you find the right fit and boot for you.
Still need help choosing? Our guide can help.