Size 5 (circumference 68-71 cm) The most common ball size and is used for ages 11 and up.
Size 4 (circumference 63-66 cm) Used for youth teams between 8 and 10 years old. Ball size 4 is also used for indoor soccer.
Size 3 (circumference 58-61 cm) Used for youth teams aged 6 and 7.
Size 1 (circumference 45-51 cm) The mini ball is used for technique training, but is also a perfect gift for collectors. Even the youngest footballers can gain their first experience with the ball with it.
Brand Model
All models of football boots and goalkeeper gloves have unique features, designs, functionalities and prices. Below we have listed the most important models, in order from entry-level to top model.
Synthetic Most football boots are now made of synthetic material. This is light and durable and almost as comfortable as leather football boots.
Leather Leather boots are known for their wonderful fit and comfort because the leather will shape to your feet after a while. Keep in mind that you need to grease leather football boots regularly to keep them in good condition.
Football Boots With Sock: this type of football boots has a raised sock at the instep for extra support around the ankle and a streamlined look.
With Tongue: these football boots have a folded tongue with elastic for maximum comfort and stability.
Laceless: football boots without laces are a must-have if you want to put on your football boots in a snap and go onto the pitch. The material ensures that the shoe fits perfectly around your foot.
Clothing 1/4 zip: zip up to the neck with a stand-up collar.
Full zip: zip over the entire height.
No zip: garment without a zip.
Shin Guards Sleeve Only: shin guard sleeves keep your protection firmly in place thanks to elastic material that fits well, without compromising freedom of movement.
With Ankle Protection: shin guards with ankle protection provide extra support and safety during training and matches.
With Sock: shin guards with sleeves keep the protection comfortably in place and provide extra freedom around the ankle.
Without Sock: shin guards without a sock are easily attached with Velcro, so they stay in place during play.
Ankle zipper
Training pants with ankle zipper have a handy zip at the bottom of the legs, making it easy to put the pants on and take them off without taking off your (football) shoes.
Shoe Type
Natural Grass (FG; Firm Ground) Suitable for hard natural grass pitches. Usually slightly more studs in the shape of a hook, giving you a lot of grip on natural grass.
Artificial Grass (AG; Artificial Ground) Usually more studs in a rounder shape, which are closer together. This means the studs wear out less quickly on artificial grass and you have less chance of injuries.
Grass & Artificial Grass (MG; Multi Ground) Suitable for multiple surfaces. The soleplate is a perfect balance between natural grass and artificial grass studs.
Soggy Grass (SG; Soft Ground) Ideal for short, soft grass pitches. Usually fewer but longer iron studs, so you are less likely to slip on soggy grass.
Indoor (IN) Equipped with a rubber outsole that does not leave marks in the hall.
Street (TF; Turf) Especially for harder surfaces such as street or short artificial grass. Have many small rubber studs for optimal grip, freedom of movement and a lot of cushioning.
The surface (or ground) is important when buying football boots or goalkeeper gloves. We always advice to choose the surface you are going to use the product on. This way you can perform optimally and prevent injuries or rapid wear.
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One football boot is more suited to your position than another. For example, a central defender needs a stable boot with a wide sole plate, while a winger should opt for a lightweight boot for extra speed.
Ankle socks: short socks up to the ankle, perfect for your sneakers.
Compression socks: improves blood circulation, which can prevent muscle pain and injuries. It also promotes muscle recovery.
Football socks: football socks over the calf, perfect for your matches.
Grip socks: more grip in your shoes, prevents blisters and ankle injuries. Want to read more? Check out our blog about grip socks.
Sock Sleeves: football socks without a foot. Often worn in combination with grip socks.
Sports socks: to wear during sports or in your free time.
Training socks: football socks up to the calf, perfect for your football training.
Ball Type
Beach football: suitable for playing football on the beach. This ball is resistant to sand and seawater.
Fan ball: ball in all sizes of your favourite country or club.
Indoor football: has a lower bounce, making the ball extremely suitable for indoor use.
Match ball: suitable for playing matches due to the special properties (mainly the upper material).
Skill ball: smaller size ball with which you can practice your skills perfectly.
Street ball: special ball that is suitable for playing football on the street.
Training ball: suitable for training. The construction of a training ball differs from that of a match ball.
Glove Cut
The 'cut' determines the fit and how tight the goalkeeper glove fits around the fingers.
Classic Cut: traditional flat hand with stitching visible on the outside.
Fingersurround Cut: the material is wrapped around the fingers with stitching on the inside, for the largest adhesive surface and most grip on the ball.
Hybrid Cut: little finger and index finger stitched according to Rollfinger method and middle two are Negative- or Classic Cut.
Negative Cut: stitching stitched inwards for a close fit and more grip on the ball.
Rollfinger Cut: the material is wrapped around the fingers with stitching on the outside, which gives a much better grip than a flat finger.
Finger protection or 'fingersave' technology ensures that your fingers do not fold when catching or pushing away a ball. Goalkeeper gloves with fingersave are often made of high-quality materials, which means they last longer than standard goalkeeper gloves and offer better protection against wear.
Not every goalkeeper is equally likely to suffer from double-flap fingers and finger protection can also limit the freedom of movement of the hands. This is therefore very personal. In addition to gloves with fixed fingersave, there are also gloves with removable fingersave. You can add the fingersave elements per finger and therefore as desired.