Our topmost choices for the best soccer cleats for narrow feet:
- Synthetic: Adidas X Speedflow.1 — one of the best speed cleats that can give the narrow-footed player comfort and a barefoot-like experience. Its upper is pliable and is arguably the most comfortable upper among speed cleats on the market today.
- Leather: Mizuno Morelia Neo III — a narrow-fitting soccer cleat with arguably the best performance among leather cleats this year. The Morelia Neo is stable and performs very well in any position on the soccer field.
Like any high-impact sport, soccer needs a precise fit in footwear for better performance. No matter how good you are, if you wear the wrong shoes, they can limit your touch with the ball and control of the field.
All soccer cleats can fit regular feet. But there are exceptional ones that offer a snug and comfortable fit, even for narrow-footed players. So how much space should a soccer cleat have on your foot? You may ask. If you want the best performance, there should be no negative space around the ankle and Achilles and on both sides of the foot. Then allow up to ¼ inch of space in the front.
The secret to a comfortable fit is in the upper construction. However, we have found only a few soccer cleats that are narrow-fitting. But these are top shoes that won’t disappoint.
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The Best Football Boots for Narrow Feet
Here’s a list of the best football boots for narrow feet (in no particular order):
Mizuno Morelia Neo III
Effective positions: Goalkeeper, Center Back, Sweeper, Fullback, Wingback, Defensive Midfielder, and Central Midfielder.
Leather boots normally have a tighter fit than synthetic boots because of the thicker upper material. The fact is, you may have to go up half a size in some leather boots to get the snuggest fit. Of all the leather boots, the models of Mizuno Morelia Neo have arguably the narrowest fit.
Proudly made in Japan, Mizuno Morelia Neo III has high-quality materials built for durability. It has technologies that blend well with its materials, making it one of the best leather cleats on the market. The models of Mizuno Morelia are arguably the most comfortable leather cleats around.
Mizuno Morelia Neo III has a stitch pattern that prevents the leather from overstretching. It has a thin synthetic material in the midfoot that keeps the boot super lightweight (7.0 oz only). The outsole has a mesh material, which offers added stability and responsiveness. And under the soleplate are conical studs designed to make the foot function normally.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 15
Effective positions: Center Forward, Striker, Attacking Midfielder, Central Midfielder, Left/Right Midfielder, Defensive Midfielder, and Fullback.
The models of Nike Mercurial Vapor have always been favorable for narrow-footed players. But this latest model, which is arguably the best Vapor ever made, has upper materials that even wide-footed players can feel extremely comfortable with.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 15 is the most popular speed cleat and has everything you need to be super-effective on the soccer field. It has Vaporposite+ upper, which provides grip and hugs the foot like a second skin. And its interior heel cushioning offers long-lasting comfort.
Shop On NikeIf you want more support around the ankle, go for its twin brother, the Mercurial Superfly 9. It has the same DNA as the Vapor 15 but with a higher Dynamic Fit collar that gives compression and prevents small pebbles from getting inside the shoe.
Adidas X Speedflow.1
Effective positions: Striker, Center Forward, Winger, Central Midfielder, Left/Right Midfielder, Defensive Midfielder, Fullback, Center Back, and Wingback.
Adidas X Speedflow.1 directly competes with any speed cleats. It is arguably the best speed cleat Adidas has ever made. And it offers a better fit than its predecessor, the X Ghosted.1. It continues to use Carbon Fiber SpeedFrame that offers a smooth and responsive toe-off while maintaining your fast, explosive movements.
The X Speedflow.1 has the best barefoot-like sensation among soccer cleats today. It now has a more pliable Primeknit upper material with an Engineered Agility Frame that molds to the shape of your foot for an adaptive fit that has better lock-in and stability than before.
If you want a cleaner ball contact, go for Adidas X Speedflow+, the laceless boot with the cleanest upper design. It is arguably the best laceless boot ever made.
PUMA FUTURE 1.3
Effective positions: Striker, Center Forward, Central Midfielder, Defensive Midfielder, Fullback, Wingback, and Goalkeeper.
You will see PUMA FUTURE 1.3 in our best soccer cleats for wide feet, but it has an upper construction that can also fit narrow feet. The fact is, this shoe can accommodate any foot shape as long as you don’t have super wide feet. It is longer than usual, so you may go down half a size and still feel comfortable.
PUMA FUTURE 1.3 has a second-generation FUZIONFIT+ compression band in the midfoot that can adjust to any foot type. This compression band provides optimal locked-in sensation and support for your explosive movements. And when reinforced by the laces, it can give amazing support to even the most energetic players of the game.
PUMA Ultra 1.4
Effective positions: Striker, Winger, Central Midfielder, Left/Right Midfielder, Defensive Midfielder, Center Back, and Sweeper.
The ULTRA 1.4 is PUMA’s lightest soccer cleat for training and competition. It weighs 5.57 oz only and is at its best when you make straight-line acceleration. It uses lightweight MATRYXEVO technology woven upper with carbon and transparent mono yarns and GripControl Pro Skin coating. Underneath the upper is the new SPEEDCAGE technology for lightweight support in all directions.
This speed cleat still uses the ultra-fast SpeedUnit outsole, designed for rapid acceleration. Instead of offering an option for width, PUMA offers a women’s soccer cleat for this model, which has a design that conforms to the anatomical shape of the woman’s foot. It may only be the soccer cleat with a women’s version.
Final Thoughts
Narrow feet aren’t any different from any other foot size. But if you are new to soccer, you may have to shift from one soccer cleat to another (and from one brand to another) to get the best fit.
However, as soon as you find your best shoes, stick to that brand because it has the best design for you. And in choosing your most comfortable soccer cleats, also look into their ability to perform well for your role on the soccer field.
Soccer Cleats for Narrow Feet: Frequently Asked Questions
Which soccer cleats are best for narrow feet?
If you prefer leather cleats, the models of Mizuno Morelia Neo are arguably the most narrow-fitting cleats. For non-leather cleats, your best choices are Nike Mercurial Vapor 14, Adidas X Speedflow.1, and PUMA Ultra 1.4.
Are Nike cleats narrow?
Some Nike cleats are narrow-fitting, and some are wide-fitting. So if you are a narrow-footed player looking to try the Nike brand, go for the Mercurials (Vapor 14 and Superfly 8). They offer the snuggest fit.
Are Predators good for narrow feet?
If you have narrow feet, the Predator Freak may not be an ideal soccer cleat for you. If you prefer the Adidas brand, go for the X Speedflow.1. It has a pliable upper, which molds to the shape of your foot for an adaptive fit, better lock-in, and stability on multidirectional movements.
Are Nemeziz good for narrow feet?
If you can still find a good Adidas Nemeziz 18.1 model, that soccer cleat is assuredly narrow-fitting. In later models, starting with the Nemeziz 19.1, the shoe became a bit wider. So the newer models of the Nemeziz can fit wider-footed players.
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