It could be the beginning of something special. Junior football days are some of the best times of a footballer’s career, and we all remember them fondly. As with everything in this world, the prices of kids’ football boots seem to have crept up in recent years, and that’s why we’re here to help.
Kids’ football boots don’t need to be all-singing, all-dancing affairs like the adults’ elite-level models. Our young children are made of sterner stuff, they just want to enjoy the game as it was intended. And you don’t want to break the bank every year to offer them that opportunity.
We’ve picked out 10 of the best deals on kids’ football boots under £30, just for you. Keep both them and your bank manager happy for once…
ADIDAS PREDATOR FREAK.3 FG KIDS – BLACK
Prices from: £26.00
Your kids will already idolise some of the pros that wear the adidas Predator Freak, a certain Paul Pogba being one of those pros. There’s no doubt that this is a visually striking boot, and kids can’t resist that bright yellow, spiky look. They’ll be showing them off to their pals and you’ll be counting the change leftover. Win-win.
PUMA FUTURE 4.1 MG KIDS – WHITE
Prices from: £23.99
If your young starlet hasn’t quite found their perfect position, then this is the boot for them. Worn by goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards alike (Neymar, no less), the Puma Future is a true all-rounder which has taken the football world by storm in the last year. Available in a multi-ground sole, meaning it will work on grass, 3G or astro turf.
ADIDAS NEMEZIZ MESSI.3 MG KIDS – ORANGE
Prices from: £27.99
Well, talk about heroes. Most children want to be either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, and these boots will help them emulate the latter. Bright orange and yellow makes a big statement, alongside the adidas Nemeziz design which works to perfect their close control and goal scoring abilities. Let them be the talk of the match, without breaking the bank.
NIKE MERCURIAL VAPOR 14 CLUB FG/MG KIDS – RED
Prices from: £26.45
So, your little tyke fancies themselves as a bit of an Erling Haaland or Bruno Fernandes, eh? Well, we’ve got just the tool for them: the Mercurial Vapor 14. This boot has been smashing goals in at the elite level for years now, and they work at junior level too! The kids will love the red/pink upper with bright yellow accents. Plus, scoring goals galore.
ADIDAS X GHOSTED.3 LACELESS FG KIDS – WHITE
Prices from: £27.00
It’s true, laceless football boots are all the rage these days. With a lightweight feel and sock-like structure, kids love being able to slip them on and off with ease. The adidas X.Ghosted is one of the best around and at this price, it’s difficult to come up with an excuse to say no to the kids this time.
UMBRO CLASSICO VII AG KIDS – YELLOW
Prices from: £14.99
The Umbro Classico VII is a simple boot, one which is perfectly suited to children who are looking to dip their toe into the beautiful game. As they try the game out, it means you don’t have to spend a fortune on fancy boots which may get left in the cupboard after a few weeks. At less than £15, this lively yellow model will do a fine job for your young try-out.