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#1. A Brief History of Women’s Impact on Football
#2. Mens vs Womens Football Boots
A Brief History of Women’s Impact on Football
Rejoice, ladies! Gone are the days when football was perceived as a sport only to be played by men.
Since 2002, Football has been recognised as the top participation sport for Women and Girls in England with the 2005 UEFA Women’s Championships and the 2012 Quarter Finals of the London Olympics bolstering women’s admiration for the sport.
Fast forward to 2023 and the FA report 3.4 million women and girls have taken up the sport in England, with a further 26.6 million taking up the sport worldwide.
Now bolstering their efforts to recognise how women’s football has changed the game, sports giants Nike, Puma and adidas are beginning to cater for women specifically in their boot designs in a bid to recognise that there’s no such thing as ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to traditional boots and women’s sizing…
Are Women’s and Men’s Football Boots Different?
To break it down, the main difference between women’s and football boots is how they fit.
Women’s Football Boots tend to accommodate a narrower foot, whereas Men’s Football Boots are tailored for wider feet.
But just because certain boots were originally designed with men’s feet in mind, doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t fit women too!
Sizing
To determine which men’s size is best for you, it’s simply a case of subtracting 1.5 sizes from your current ladies’ shoe size. For example, if you are a 7.5 in Women’s sizing, then you will be a size 6 in Men’s.
With us so far? Great!
While it’s important to recognise that sports brands such as Puma, Nike and adidas are beginning to make boots in women’s sizing, it shouldn’t stop you from taking advantage of some of the most popular men’s boots on the market.
Here at On the Line, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite football boots for women, so be sure to check them out below!
Puma
Parade the pitch in a pair of the latest Puma Football Boots made for women.
Puma Future
First up, we have the infamous Puma Future.
Marketed ‘For Her‘, Puma have worked meticulously to cater for the female foot with this signature silo.
Characteristically shorter in length and more narrow than men’s feet, Puma claim to have created the perfect fit for women whereby:
‘The volume and instep height of this football boot are based on a woman’s foot for a high-performance fit that puts women first’.
But Puma’s innovation doesn’t stop there.
Housing a plethora of boot technologies, from their signature FUZIONFIT 360 and PWRTAPE to Dynamic Motion System Soleplate and Pebax material composition, it’s no wonder Puma is leading the boot game.
For enhanced lockdown, close-to-the-ball feel and exceptional manoeuvrability, the Future Ultra is the boot for you.
Sizing & Fit:
Stay true to size with these boots as Women’s sizing has been considered!
Puma Ultra
Next in the Puma lineup, we have the speedster’s dream silo, the Puma Ultra.
Engineered for speed, the Puma Ultra comes awash in features that lend itself to explosive acceleration and exceptional control out on the pitch.
With unique thermo-regulating properties such as Puma’s signature ULTRAWEAVE technology, the Ultra speed boot delivers a highly breathable and lightweight construction so you can stay focused on the game whilst you work up a sweat.
Couple this with Puma’s PWRPRINT texturing on the upper and your performance on the pitch will never be compromised thanks to enhanced stability and control when dribbling, passing or shooting at pace.
If agility is your expertise, then look no further than the Puma Ultra!
Sizing & Fit:
We recommend you stay true to size with these boots as Women’s sizing has been considered!
Puma King Cup
Perhaps Puma’s most iconic Football Boot in the range… The Puma King Cup.
Crafted with care, the Puma King sports a low-profile ankle collar paired with classic lace fastening and a fold-down tongue for enhanced lockdown when things get heated on the pitch.
Notorious for their attention to detail, Puma situates cushioning in the mid and forefoot for an enhanced responsive feel, whilst the moulded soleplate and studs provide exceptional traction for those split-second changes in direction on the pitch.
Stitched detailing also takes precedence on the forefoot and side to complement precise ball control and touch for a clean, understated look that is instantly recognisable on the pitch.
Sizing & Fit:
As these boots have been tailored towards Men’s sizing, we recommend you go down 1.5 sizes from your usual!
adidas
The brand with the Three-Stripes – adidas are back with a revamped colourway to have you stand out from the crowd. We recommend
Predator Accuracy
The boot that needs no introduction… the iconic adidas Predator Accuracy.
First unveiled earlier this year as a successor to the Predator Edge, the Predator Accuracy is the boot of choice for female strikers looking to stand out from the crowd.
With unique detailing and a revamped colourway to see out the end of the football season, adidas have pulled out all the stops with this silo…
Utilizing tried and tested boot tech first unveiled earlier this year with their Core Black/ Cloud White/ Team Shock Pink colourway, the Accuracy comes awash in features that will have you launching the ball into the back of the net with ease.
Some of our favourite features include Hybrid Touch and Zoneskin technologies on the upper that work to enhance the player’s grip on the ball when striking, whilst delivering a cushioned feel upon impact.
Like what you see? Turn up the heat with the Predator Accuracy from the latest Heatspawn Boot Pack below today!
Sizing & Fit:
As these boots have been tailored towards Men’s sizing, we recommend you go down 1.5 sizes from your usual!
X Crazyfast +
Aesthetically reminiscent of the iconic Solar Gold F50 Adizero of 2014, the X Speedportal boot is back with a refined blueprint to put you at the heart of the action.
Adorned by both female and male players alike for its unbeatable stability and lockdown, the X Speedportal is the speedster’s partner in crime.
Housing a Carbon Fibre Speedframe, Agility Speed Cage, PrimeKnit Collar and High-Speed Stability system, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a boot as capable of bringing the heat to the pitch this season as the X Speedportal.
Want a lightweight boot that doesn’t compromise on performance? The X Speedportal is the boot for you!
Sizing & Fit:
As these boots have been tailored towards Men’s sizing, we recommend you go down 1.5 sizes from your usual!
Copa Pure
The successor to the Copa Sense + and the latest addition to the Copa Pure lineup following the Black/Pink colourway released earlier this year, the Copa Pure + redefines what it means to put ‘Class’ back into Classic.
Sporting quilted lines on the upper with Pure Touch-Fusionskin X Triple Foam Density foam pods embedded into the material, keeping control of the ball at pace has never been easier!
Let’s not forget the signature Torsionframe soleplate either, which not only makes the boot lightweight, but exceptionally flexible whilst delivering on comfort.
Sizing & Fit:
As these boots have been tailored towards Men’s sizing, we recommend you go down 1.5 sizes from your usual!
Nike
The brand that gave rise to the signature ‘Swoosh’, Nike dominates the game every match with their signature Mercurial, Phantom and Tiempo silos.
Mercurial Vapor Elite
Consider yourself as fast as Chelsea’s Sam Kerr or Lyon’s Ada Hegerberg? Then look no further than the Mercurial Vapor Elite speed boot.
For 25 years the Mercurial Silo has dominated the pitch with its streamlined look and lightweight profile.
Housing a tried and tested 3/4 Air Zoom unit within the mid and forefoot of the boot, the Zoom Unit promotes efficient energy return, whilst Vaporposite + fuses textured chevron mesh with Flyknit to help you stay in control.
Tri-Studs also feature to help players move laterally on the pitch, making any last-second decision making an effortless task for the wearer.
If you want to keep your rivals on their toes and become a goal-scoring sensation, then the Mercurial Vapor Elite is the boot for you!
Sizing & Fit:
As these boots have been tailored towards Men’s sizing, we recommend you go down 1.5 sizes from your usual!
Nike Phantom GX
Quite possibly Nike’s most iconic modern silo – The Nike Phantom GX.
Engineered for precision, Nike’s industry-leading GripKnit material and Ghost Lacing System situate you at the heart of the game by utilizing a wider surface area at the mid and forefoot for uninterrupted power delivery and precision.
Like its Vapor counterpart, the Phantom GX also sports a Tri-Stud soleplate with a total of 13 studs to make multidirectional movement a breeze.
If you’re looking for a boot that matches power with precision, then the Nike Phantom GX is the boot of choice.
Sizing & Fit:
As these boots have been tailored towards Men’s sizing, we recommend you go down 1.5 sizes from your usual!
Nike Tiempo Legend
Arguably one of Nike’s lightest Tiempo boots to date – The Nike Tiempo Legend.
Refine your touches and technique with a silo that doesn’t compromise on quality. Featuring foam pod inserts towards the forefoot, alongside a plush leather calfskin upper, Nike delivers the perfect amount of cushioning for precise ball control and striking with this signature silo.
With an improved fit towards the tongue and a significantly lighter soleplate, stay agile as you tear up your rivals on the pitch.
A boot embodying class and unhindered performance, the Nike Tiempo will never let you down.
Sizing & Fit:
As these boots have been tailored towards Men’s sizing, we recommend you go down 1.5 sizes from your usual!
Like what you see? Perhaps you have your own boot preference? Let us know in the comments which football boots you take out onto the pitch, we’d love to hear from you!
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