Cheap football boots are seldom worth buying. Also choosing shiny new Mercurial Vapor boots like Ronaldo is great, and may give your ego a bit of a boost, but if you get blisters after 15 minutes of a match or in training, then it is like money down the drain.
Below is some guidance to help you make the right and comfortable choice of new football boots.
Always go to the sports shop in the afternoon, this is important, as your feet swell slightly during the day, and so your foot size and shape will be different than it was earlier in the day.
Also remember that different manufacturers may have slight variations in sizes, so always try on the boots you intend to buy.
Any new pair of football boots must be able to withstand lots of wear, from both the ball, and possibly an opponents boot.
Don't just go for the looks, 6 weeks in plaster with a broken metatarsal will feel like a lot longer!
If available, always get help from an expert in assessing your foot shape and your gait.
Stud selection is important too, they can be screw-in blade, screw-in round, moulded blade, or moulded round.
If you are changing stud types please remember that problems can occur if the studs are in different positions from what you are used to. Pressures on the sole of the foot can alter and cause discomfort.
Wear your new boots in gradually, spending slightly lengthening periods in them is advisable.
Resist the temptation to wear them for a game without getting used to them, if you don't the injury room will beckon.
After any match or training session, always clean the boots straight away and leave them to dry naturally. Artificial heat can affect the materials and shorten the life of the boots.
I hope this information is useful to you, and helps you with your football boot purchase.