How much space should leave in your football boots?

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[@benfairhall5331]

As tight as comfortably possible.

[@Blue.3.]

agreed

[@themajkles7813]

Finally someone who said that❤️😂 thumbs width is waay too much🤦🏼😅, 5mm is the max I would recommend. If you're not growing, wear them as small as possible AS LONG AS IT'S NOT PAINFUL.

[@coenng5787]

For Nike I go one size up compared with normal sneakers (42 instead of 41) and Adidas it is 1,5 (42 2/3 instead of 41). If I go according to normal size I often get black to nails..

[@hollow505]

I went a size down in my new boots, and the old ones feel practically unusable now with the dead space in the front of the boot

[@Sonderax]

Only way to get my wide feet into boots is to have about 1-1.5 thumbs at the end. I tend to use some padding in the end just so its something firm at the end.

[@user-mv7kh5sv9z]

I like mines to fit tight. I usually go ½-size down. I take the insoles out during the break-in period then insert them back in after it breaks in

[@victordenard7424]

This also depends on the length of your toes. Most people's longest toe is the big toe. My second toe is the longest (my third toe is actually just as long as my big toe). If I get shoes that match the length of my big toe, then I get black toenails in my second and third toes. This foot shape is often referred to as a "Celtic." My shoes feel a little awkward as it seems like there is too much room after my big toe.

[@kinansleiman1060]

Half a thumb width

[@sportyfunmedia6181]

Same problem with my boot ...it causes me to feel pain whenever I try shot with my front foot

[@keemoo_7]

I have a thumbs width but only above my pinky toe which means the stud on the top has no pressure on it because that side of the boot is empty. my feet are awkwardly shaped so it’s hard to find a good fit

[@samtung83]

Wider toe box instead of narrow. Dont cramp the toes. Unless you're a rock climber.

[@devantelewis6774]

Half a thumbs width is the way to go. If you like your boots to have zero space inside I’m pretty sure you don’t have toenails

[@paullaserbeam]

I have no toenails

[@baselayoub]

There are two more factors. One is how high is your instep. A high instep will give you lock down even if you have room in your boot. The second factor is how swollen your feet are when you try on your shoes. The thumbs width rule is to allow for foot swelling during play.

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

I have 11.5 feet in width but like 10.5 in length which always makes it a pain to sort new boots. Once in a while a pair will fit TTS like the CTR360 Maestri iii but most of the time I have to get some 11s and just hope they’re not too long 😢

[@thomasflames6356]

It’s all personal preference

[@komodo54]

I have .6 of a thumbs length in my crazy fast boot and I still get blisters occasionally

[@juniormotaung2349]

Get grip socks

[@juniormotaung2349]

You won't regret it

[@88Grayman]

Absolutely true. From one who sold boots for years. As an adult, you need your toe as close to the end as possible. Kids need the room b/c they grow.

[@jxv10]

I have to leave a lot of space because i have wide feet so if I don’t my toes would get crushed

[@nachtanach39]

totally agree

[@gfamily5881]

Agreed!

[@NilakshMalpotra]

You have no choice when you're 8.5 and they only sell 8 and 9 :')

[@aiien8768]

lmao yeah i got a 9 when i needed a 8.5

[@99humz]

Yeah but you’re never going to be striking with your toes are you

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Correct. However when you point your toe down to strike a ball properly, your toes will come very close to the ground. If your boots are longer than your feet, that has a definite impact on strike location on your foot. Not to mention the sliding that’s potentially happening on your plant foot.

[@nabilgaming6256]

Give me 1 pai boat 😢