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The Best Soccer Cleats of 2023-2024

Nov 28, 2023

Soccer is one of the most accessible sports, perfect for every age and skill level. Maybe your preschooler is starting his first season of club soccer, your teen is playing on a competitive team that travels around the state, or you’ve joined a Saturday adults’ league. Whatever the case may be, in addition to a uniform, shin guards, socks and a ball, you’ll need adult or youth soccer cleats for ground-gripping traction throughout the fall or spring season. 

Hibbett | City Gear is here to help with five trending soccer shoes for the 2024 season.

adidas x CRAZYLIGHT MESSI.3 FG

adidas x CRAZYLIGHT MESSI.3 FG

Are you or your kid in need of a pair of firm-ground adidas soccer cleats that’ll keep you both ahead of the game? Take your style and performance cues from Lionel Messi and the adidas x CRAZYLIGHT MESSI.3 FGs in men's and kid's sizes. These sleek cleats include at least 50% recycled material, and they’ve got an abrasion-resistant textile upper, a flat-knit collar for lockdown and a firm-ground outsole. Oh, and the silver and blue colorway emulates the look of a bullet train, so your grade schoolers can speed across the pitch.

adidas Predator Accuracy.3 Turf Shoe

Is your preschooler taking part in Soccer Shots? Indoor soccer shoes tailor-made for artificial turf give them the grip they need with the look and feel of a sneaker. The adidas Predator Accuracy.3 Turf shoe, in a Ftwr White, Core Black and Luclem, offers even the tiniest players the underfoot hardware to get the ball to the goal. A synthetic forefoot features high-def texture for added ball grip, a lugged rubber outsole performs well on turf, and a stretchy mid cut collar keeps your preK kid steady on their feet.

Nike Jr. Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Academy MG

Nike Jr. Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Academy MG

Your grade school players are looking for two things in a pair of kids’ soccer cleats:

1.) How do they feel on their feet?
2.) Do they look cool?

The ​Nike Jr. Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Academy MG shoes fulfill everything on their wishlist. A Metallic Copper colorway offers a streamlined, futuristic look buoyed by some pretty revolutionary materials. A NikeSkin overlay is ultra-thin for precision on the pitch, Zoom Air cushioning helps your kid fight foot fatigue, a speed cage secures the foot to the plate, and conical studs of the Nike soccer cleats come tipped with neon pink and allow for play on artificial turf and natural grass.

Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Academy CR7 IC

Channel your best Cristiano Ronaldo when you slip on a pair of CR7 soccer cleats. Expressly made for indoor courts, the Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Academy CR7 IC men’s soccer cleats include a one-of-a-kind Zoom Air unit that sits in the outsole for fast moves past defenders. A speed cage secures the foot but ditches extra weight, and NikeSkin offers a flexible mesh material with an ultra-thin coating for complete control of the ball. The white, Concord, Medium Blue and Metallic Copper colorway mimics the look of Portuguese azulejo tiles.

PUMA ULTRA ULTIMATE FG/AG

PUMA ULTRA ULTIMATE FG/AG

Whether you’re making a corner kick, playing midfield or shooting for the goal on firm ground or artificial turf, you’ll need shoes that will help you break apart from the pack to make your move. A pair of PUMA soccer cleats can help get you there. The PUMA ULTRA ULTIMATE FG/AG women’s soccer cleats employ lightweight upper materials and a dual-density speed plate. This white and beige edition also includes a sock-like entry, a proprietary PWRPRINT coating for micro-stability and floral graphics.

Hibbett | City Gear offers everything you need to get started for the soccer season. Shop our full range of adult soccer shoes and youth soccer cleats online or in stores, and be sure to check out our Unboxed blog for more sports recommendations and to learn the difference between types of soccer cleats.

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