Private sale of football shoes

Elite, Pro, League, Club: the four levels of a range

Each range of boots comes in several levels, from the most technical to the most accessible. The Elite level, worn by professionals, features the thinnest upper, the most responsive sole, and the lightest weight, as seen in the Predator Elite or the F50 Hyperfast Elite. The Pro level retains the essentials of this technology with slightly thicker materials. The League level, which is more durable, meets the needs of most club players, while the Club level, robust and simple, is suitable for beginners and children. During the sale, targeting a level above your usual budget becomes possible.

The rest of the kit

Football private sales also include:

• Shirts, clubs and teams.
• Shorts.
• Socks.
• Tracksuits.

All football private sales are gathered on the football page.

Lace-free or folded tongue: two different fits

The lace-free models, marked LL by adidas, for laceless, offer a uniform striking surface and a fit that wraps around the foot like a sock; they are especially suited to narrow to medium feet. The Predators marked FT, for fold-over tongue, fold a long tongue over the laces, echoing the models that established the range’s reputation in the late 1990s and 2000s. The versions with traditional laces remain the easiest to adjust for a wide foot or high instep.

Mercurial and Morelia: speed or ball feel

The Nike Mercurial debuted at the Mondial 1998, worn by Brazilian striker Ronaldo, and targets wingers and forwards who rely on acceleration. The Superfly, with a high collar, is the most fitted version, available in colours inspired by Kylian Mbappé, and its AG sole is designed for synthetic surfaces. The Mizuno Morelia, born in 1985, takes its name from the Mexican city of Morelia, linked to the Mondial 1986; it prioritises a soft leather and a flexible sole for the closest ball feel to the foot.

Kids' boots and indoor shoes

For children, adult ranges come in junior sizes, like the F50 Hyperfast League or the Predator League FT, featuring a softer upper that requires less breaking in. The Velcro versions, marked Vel, prevent laces from coming undone mid-match. We measure the foot in centimeters rather than relying on age, allowing a little margin for growth. For futsal or indoor football, the indoor sole, flat and made of non-marking rubber, replaces the studs, which would slip on the floor and damage it; the F50 Club Indoor is an accessible example.

Frequently asked questions

What sole should I use for playing on natural grass?

On dry or normal grass, the FG sole with molded studs is the reference. When the ground is wet and muddy, an SG sole with longer, detachable studs offers better grip, but it should be avoided on synthetic surfaces.

How do I care for leather boots?

After each match, remove the mud with a brush once dry, then nourish the leather with a suitable cream to keep it soft. Avoid any direct heat source, which hardens the leather and can separate the sole.

What football boots are best for wide feet?

A soft leather model like the Mizuno Morelia, or a version with traditional laces, fits better for wide feet than a very snug synthetic upper. Speed-focused shoes with a narrow fit should be tried on cautiously.

What is the FG/MG sole?

The FG/MG sole, for firm ground and multi-ground, combines molded studs of medium length. It is suitable for natural grass as well as recent synthetics, making it a good choice for a player who often changes pitches.

What football boots are best for a goalkeeper?

A goalkeeper seeks a gripping sole for support and jumps, and a comfortable upper rather than an ultra-light one. A control model like the Predator, featuring a textured upper, also aids in ball distribution.