Soccer Gear Guide

The Complete Soccer Gear Guide for Players, Parents & Coaches

Find the right soccer cleats, shin guards, soccer balls, goalkeeper gear, training equipment, socks, apparel, recovery gear, accessories, referee gear, coaching tools, and soccer nutrition products.

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Main Gear Hubs

Explore Every Soccer Gear Category

Use these 13 main hubs as the starting point for every soccer gear decision.

Soccer CleatsCleats by age, surface, fit, brand, budget, and position. Shin GuardsShin guard sizing, kids guards, slip-in guards, and defender protection. Soccer BallsTraining balls, match balls, futsal balls, and size guides. Training EquipmentRebounders, cones, ladders, nets, targets, and home training tools. Goalkeeper GearGoalkeeper gloves, keeper cleats, wet weather gloves, and turf gloves. Soccer SocksGrip socks, sleeve socks, compression socks, and shin guard socks. Recovery GearFoam rollers, massage guns, braces, sleeves, ice packs, and recovery tools. Soccer ApparelCompression gear, base layers, hoodies, pants, jackets, and weather gear. Soccer GoalsBackyard goals, portable goals, pop-up goals, nets, and goal sizes. Coaching EquipmentBoards, bibs, whistles, bags, stopwatches, and team gear. Soccer AccessoriesBags, pumps, bottles, insoles, grip spray, cleat cleaner, and extras. Referee EquipmentWhistles, cards, watches, flags, uniforms, bags, and starter kits. Soccer NutritionProtein, hydration, electrolytes, snacks, meals, tournament fuel, and recovery nutrition.
Start Here

Most Important Soccer Gear Guides

These are the strongest starting pages for parents and players buying soccer gear.

Cleats

Best Soccer Cleats for Kids

The main youth cleat guide for comfort, fit, value, and surface type.

 Sizing

Soccer Cleat Size Chart

Use this before buying soccer shoes online for kids or youth players.

 Protection

Soccer Shin Guard Size Chart

Find the right shin guard size by age, height, and player type.

 Balls

Best Soccer Balls for Kids

Choose the right soccer ball size and type for youth players.
Cleats Authority

Soccer Cleats by Player Need

Soccer cleats are the largest section of the site. These pages help players choose by fit, role, budget, and playing style.

Best Soccer Cleats for Kids Best Budget Soccer Cleats Best Soccer Cleats Under $50 Best Soccer Cleats Under $75 Best Soccer Cleats for Beginners Best Soccer Cleats for Practice Best Soccer Cleats for Wide Feet Best Soccer Cleats for Narrow Feet Best Soccer Cleats for Flat Feet Best Soccer Cleats for High Arches Best Soccer Cleats for Growing Feet Most Durable Soccer Cleats for Kids
By Position

Soccer Cleats by Position & Playing Style

Use these guides when the player’s role matters more than brand or budget.

Best Soccer Cleats for Forwards Best Soccer Cleats for Strikers Best Soccer Cleats for Wingers Best Soccer Cleats for Midfielders Best Soccer Cleats for Center Midfielders Best Soccer Cleats for Attacking Midfielders Best Soccer Cleats for Defensive Midfielders Best Soccer Cleats for Defenders Best Soccer Cleats for Center Backs Best Soccer Cleats for Fullbacks Best Soccer Cleats for Goalkeepers Best Soccer Cleats for Youth Wingers
Speed, Control & Comfort

Soccer Cleats by Performance Type

Best Soccer Cleats for Speed Best Soccer Cleats for Fast Players Best Soccer Cleats for Acceleration Best Soccer Cleats for Agility Best Soccer Cleats for Ball Control Best Soccer Cleats for Dribbling Best Soccer Cleats for Touch Best Soccer Cleats for Passing Best Soccer Cleats for Playmakers Best Soccer Cleats for Comfort
Surface Guides

Soccer Cleats by Field Type

Best Soccer Cleats for Firm Ground Best Soccer Cleats for Artificial Grass Best Soccer Cleats for Artificial Turf Best Soccer Cleats for Turf Best Youth Soccer Cleats for Turf Best Turf vs FG Cleats Best Turf vs FG Soccer Shoes FG vs AG Soccer Cleats FG vs Turf Soccer Cleats Best Adidas Youth Indoor Cleats
Nike, Adidas & Puma

Soccer Cleat Brand Guides

Nike Soccer Cleats

Nike Mercurial Guide Nike Phantom Guide Nike Tiempo Guide Best Nike Soccer Cleats for Kids Nike Mercurial Sizing Guide Nike Tiempo Sizing Guide

Adidas Soccer Cleats

Adidas Predator Guide Adidas F50 Guide Adidas Copa Guide Best Adidas Soccer Cleats for Kids Adidas F50 Sizing Guide Adidas Goletto Sizing Guide

Puma Soccer Cleats

Puma Future Guide Puma Ultra Guide Puma King Guide Best Puma Soccer Cleats for Kids Nike Mercurial vs Puma Ultra Adidas Predator vs Puma Future
Popular Comparisons

Soccer Cleat Comparison Guides

Adidas Predator vs Nike Mercurial Adidas F50 vs Nike Mercurial Adidas Predator vs Nike Phantom Nike Phantom vs Nike Mercurial Nike Tiempo vs Adidas Predator Nike Vapor vs Superfly Adidas Goletto vs Nike Legend Club Adidas Goletto IX vs Adidas F50 League Adidas Goletto IX vs Predator Club Adidas F50 League vs Nike Vapor Academy Predator Club vs Nike Phantom Academy Nike vs Adidas Youth Soccer Cleats
Complete Player Setup

Build a Complete Soccer Gear Setup

Core Player Gear

Best Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Best Mini Shin Guards Best Slip In Shin Guards Best Soccer Balls Best Soccer Socks Best Grip Socks for Soccer

Training & Practice

Best Soccer Training Equipment for Kids Best Soccer Rebounders Best Soccer Cones Best Soccer Agility Ladders Best Soccer Training Nets Best Soccer Training Equipment for Home

Goalkeeper Gear

Best Goalkeeper Gloves Best Goalkeeper Gloves for Kids Best Goalkeeper Gloves for Beginners Best Fingersave Goalkeeper Gloves Adidas Goalkeeper Gloves Nike Goalkeeper Gloves

Goals & Backyard Setup

Best Soccer Goals for Backyard Best Portable Soccer Goals Best Pop Up Soccer Goals Best Soccer Goals for Kids Backyard Soccer Setup Guide Soccer Goal Sizes Explained
Recovery, Apparel & Nutrition

Performance Support for Soccer Players

Recovery Gear

Best Recovery Gear for Soccer Players Best Foam Rollers for Soccer Best Massage Guns for Soccer Players Best Knee Braces for Soccer Best Ankle Braces for Soccer Recovery After Soccer Games

Soccer Apparel

Best Soccer Compression Shorts Best Soccer Compression Shirts Best Base Layers for Soccer Best Soccer Training Pants Best Soccer Rain Jackets Best Cold Weather Soccer Gear

Soccer Nutrition

Best Protein for Soccer Players Best Protein for Young Athletes Soccer Player Nutrition Guide Hydration for Soccer Players Best Electrolytes for Soccer Players Soccer Game Day Meal Plan

Accessories

Best Soccer Bags Best Soccer Backpacks Best Soccer Water Bottles Best Soccer Ball Pumps Best Soccer Insoles Best Soccer Cleat Cleaner
Teams, Coaches & Referees

Soccer Equipment for Coaches and Referees

Coaching Equipment

Best Soccer Coaching Equipment Best Soccer Coaching Boards Best Soccer Ball Bags Best Training Bibs Best Whistles for Soccer Coaches Soccer Coaching Gear Checklist

Referee Equipment

Best Referee Whistles Best Referee Watches Best Referee Cards Best Referee Uniforms Best Referee Equipment Kits Soccer Referee Starter Kit
Parent Help

Beginner Soccer Gear Guides

Soccer Equipment Checklist for Beginners What Age Do Kids Need Soccer Cleats? What Does a Child Need for Soccer Practice? Soccer Gear Checklist by Age How to Measure Kids Soccer Cleats How to Fit Soccer Shoes Should Soccer Cleats Be a Size Bigger? How Long Do Soccer Cleats Last? How Often Should Soccer Cleats Be Replaced? Can Kids Wear Running Shoes for Soccer?
Soccer Gear Guide

Start With the Right Soccer Gear Category

Choose the main hub that matches what you need, then use the supporting guides to compare sizes, surfaces, brands, player types, and training needs.

Soccer Cleats Shin Guards Soccer Balls Training Gear
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