boot care

How to Break In New Football Boots Without Blisters

A day-by-day routine for breaking in new football boots, the lacing fixes that stop heel blisters, and why the old bath trick only suits leather.
buying guide

Kids' Football Boots: Sizing, Fit and When to Size Up

The instinct is to buy a size up so they last. Here is why that backfires, what a thumb's width really means, and how to measure a child's foot properly.
buying guide

Football Boot Soleplates Explained: FG, AG, SG, TF and IC

FG, AG, SG, TF and IC on the box, and what each soleplate is actually for. A plain-English guide to matching studs to the pitch your player is on.