We've identified the best football boots for wide feet and located some of the best deals, too. For a lot of people, it has never been a better era for finding the right football boot to fit wide feet. At the same time, it has also never been so confusing.
Many brands do not outright say what boot fits wider or narrower. Even worse, they will use marketing terms like “crafted for a precise fit” without saying for whom. There are a lot of different foot shapes!
Before buying, it is important to measure your feet and use a guide to check your width. I say this because there are times when you may be convinced you have narrow or wide feet when it is not the case. I have to give a special mention to New Balance, who do actually offer a wide variation in all of their boots.
If you are struggling to find football boots that fit you comfortably or find that too often pairs squeeze your feet in uncomfortably, you'll want to find the best football boots for wide feet.
The quick list
Designed wider than average, stemming from Adidas' design team who used a Japanese Microfit Last. Its deep lacing system and extra lace hole allows for high adjustability and lockdown. The soft leather forefoot offers excellent stretch for various widths, delivering an elite, simple fit at a great value price.
A simple, highly affordable cleat offering exceptional width — wider than even New Balance's wide options. The soft leather stretches perfectly without overstretching. It is ideal for wide feet, but order a full size down.
An elite, custom fit, with durability, and a natural feel. The Morelia Japan is the market leader for quality due to its superior, hand-cut kangaroo leather and rigorous construction, including up to 24 hours on the last, which is the process in shoemaking where the shoe's upper material is stretched over and shaped around a three-dimensional, foot-shaped mold.
Highly praised for comfort and versatility. Its major advantage is the availability of both a standard width (size up half a size) and a 2E wide variation, solving fit issues for many players. Despite the predetermined shape of the one-piece upper, the material is light, soft and conforms to your foot.
Favoured over the Elite version due to its 'floating tongue' which offers superior fit adjustability and extra lockdown thanks to the extra 'runner's knot' lace hole. While the new synthetic upper is soft, the previous leather was better. Despite a tricky heel fit, the Pro is a basic, reliable, and often great value boot.
A highly impressive boot, featuring a soft, adjustable knit upper with good midfoot structure despite being one-piece. The deep lacing and great heel shaping suit wide feet and various shapes. Its major drawback is the very aggressive soleplate, which is only suitable for firm or soft ground.
More models
A rare, wide-foot friendly speed boot with a floating tongue for high adjustability, plus an extra lace hole for heel lockdown. It accommodates wider and thicker feet thanks to its design. Though stiff initially, it offers a traditional speed feel without the typical suffocating fit.
Best overall
One of the major advantages the Copa Icon II has over a lot of boots on the market, when it comes to width, is the fact that it was mostly designed by Adidas’ Japan design team. As you may or may not know, on average, the majority of feet in Japan are wide, and therefore it makes sense that their football boots are as well.
The Copa Icon II last, or mould used for the boot shape, is called the 'Japan Microfit', which Adidas Japan says was designed to give a proper 360 degree fit. Outside of the marketing speak, this means that the boot does fit wider than your average Adidas boot.
I have to again mention the deep lacing system that allows the boots to be loosened or tightened depending on the wearer’s needs. The Copa Icon II has that extra lace hole for lockdown as well. The leather forefoot is soft and has enough stretch for various foot widths without feeling sloppy.
It is one of the simplest designs on the market, and yet it works well for a lot of different foot shapes. On top of all of this, it is relatively inexpensive, and it feels like you get an Elite boot for less than Elite pricing.
Best value
This the first of four Japan-designed/made boots. Far less expensive than many of its competitors, the Adler Yatagarashu is a very simple boot that is not only very comfortable, but has plenty of width on offer. In fact, their standard width is wider than even New Balance’s wide foot options.
The leather is soft enough to stretch wherever you need it; however, in my experience, I have not had issues with overstretching. It is one of those boots that you can slip on and go play in, no matter your foot shape.
The one drawback, aside from only being available through their website, is that the heel might not be tall enough for some. In spite of this, the Yatagarashu is easy to recommend for people who struggle to find a boot with enough width for their feet.
Just remember to go a full size down, even if you do have wider feet. Again, maybe the best choice when it comes to needing a wider fit.
Best quality
The inclusion of Mizuno won't come as a big surprise to anyone who knows their football boots. The brand features on both our Most Comfortable Football Boots list and this list as well.
One of the advantages Mizuno has over other brands is the fact their boots come with a 2E width as standard. The kangaroo leather on the Morelia is some of the very best on the market, particularly in the Japan model.
The downside is that you have to pay a steep premium to get it. The Elite is still a nice choice, and is good value for money when compared to other elite-level leather boots on the market.
It should also be noted that between the two, the Elite model has slightly more stretch to the upper when compared to the Japan model. The flipside is the Japan model is more durable, and there is a noticeable difference in the quality between the two.
In terms of width, either choice is a good option. I recommend buying half a size down if your feet are slightly wide and true to size if your feet are much wider than average.
Best for lightness
If you are wondering why the Furon V8 Elite is on yet another one of our lists, having appeared both on the Most Comfortable Football Boots and Best Football Boots for Astro Turf lists, it is because it is that good of a boot. While the standard width offers a good amount of width, and you should go half size up if you do get standard width, the fact that the Furon V8 Elite also has a 2E variation (like the Mizuno Morelia) means there are actually strong options for people who might normally struggle to get the right amount of width for their boots.
The biggest downside with the boots is that you are somewhat stuck with the predetermined shape since the lacing is not overly deep, and it is a one-piece upper. The flipside of this is that the upper is soft enough to break in around the shape of your foot, rather than trying to force your foot into that predetermined shape.
A lot more brands should learn from New Balance’s example and offer more widths for their boots as it can make a huge difference for people who struggle to find a fit that works, no matter how much they may like a boot.
Best versatility
New Balance has another boot on this list. I was tempted to pick their 442 Elite instead, which is also an excellent option, but the 442 Pro's 'floating tongue' makes it a better choice in my opinion. The reasoning for this is because boots with a floating tongue allow for more adjustability in the fit of the boot, and there is no knit or elastic to push your foot down into the boot.
When you have more adjustability, you can get the boot looser and tighter depending on where it is needed. I personally appreciate the extra lacehole for a runner’s knot so I can get extra lockdown in the heel if needed.
I've found two frustrating things, however: the heel pads are in weird places so the fit in this section of the boot will not work for everyone. The second issue is that while the new synthetic upper is soft and breaks in easily, the leather upper was nicer, and had some stretch to it, which allowed for an even more customised fit.
On the other hand, the 442 Pro can often be found on sale, which makes a boot that was already somewhat inexpensive an even better value for money. The boot might be basic, but if you really just want something that does a job with little fuss, the 442 Pro is an easy choice.
Best knit
The Under Armour Shadow 3 Elite might quietly be one of the most impressive boots on the market. The upper is knit, soft, and has a short break-in period.
At the same time, the midfoot still has a good amount of structure and width. The lacing system is fairly deep and allows for a good amount of adjustability with the fit.
In spite of it being a one-piece upper, the lacing area hugs rather than squeezes the foot, meaning the boots are more comfortable than they appear. Another big positive is that the heel shaping is great.
It is comfortable and yet is soft enough to fit a lot of different heel shapes. Something else I appreciate about the boots is that it is relatively uncomplicated.
What I mean is that in spite of the tech in the upper, the execution is simple, meaning that Under Armour did not try to add unnecessary bits to the upper to make it appear more high tech or the like. The big downside with the boots is that the soleplate is very aggressive, and on anything outside of a firm or soft ground pitch, the soleplate is just too grippy. In spite of this, the upper having a surprising amount of adjustability means that it is a great option for those with a wider-than-average foot.
Best lockdown
Another boot that you shouldn't be too surprised to see given how wide-foot friendly Mizuno boots are on average. Once again, the Alpha II is another boot with a floating tongue, which allows for a lot of adjustability with the overall fit.
There is also that extra lace hole for the heel lockdown. It is rare that a speed boot has such a highly adaptable fit, and Mizuno has done well to make a boot that is still very much a speed boot without having an overly suffocating fit that speed boots traditionally have. I do find the tall toe box to be an issue, but it does mean that people with thicker toes will have more space.
In spite of the highly structured midfoot, the floating tongue does mean that the fit can be stretched out in this area to be more accommodating. Unlike other boots on this list, the upper is stiffer out of the box, which means that it does require a bit more time to break in. However, in fairness, other boots on this list do not offer that traditional speed boot feel.
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.
Best Football Boots For Wide Feet: FAQs
Which is the best football boot for wide feet?
We think the Adidas Copa Icon II is the best football boot for wide feet. A highly adjustable, comfortable cleat for various foot shapes using soft leather and a deep lacing system. It's perfect for those with wide feet looking for maximum performance in a matchday cleat.
What boot brands are good for wide feet?
Typically, New Balance and Mizuno are top boot manufacturers for players with wider feet, which is interesting as Nike and Adidas are generally regarded as the best boot brands generally. Between them, New Balance and Mizuno make four of the top seven boots for wide feet we recommend in our guide. Other good brands for wide feet include Under Armour and Adidas and Adler Yatagarashu is a niche brand we can recommend but the best boot for you will come down to personal preference and depends on what you're looking for.
Are Nike boots good for wide feet?
They can be. Nike boots are good for wide feet, and in 2024/25 we named the Nike Phantom GX 2 Elite as the best for wide feet. But not all Nike boots are well-suited for wide feet, and none made our 2026 shortlist. Nike Phantoms and Tiempos are usually good football boots for wide feet, but the popular Mercurial line of boots is better suited for narrow feet.
Can you play football with wide feet?
Of course you can. You can play football regardless of the shape of your feet. If you have wide feet, you'll want to read through our guide above, which will take you through the best football boots for wide feet. It's also important to consider the materials used in a boot, as leather can be the best choice for wider feet, due to its durable and soft qualities.
