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    Youth Soccer Cleats & Shoes

    Kids' and junior soccer cleats in youth sizes 10K through 6Y, plus adult 7 and up for older players. An authorized adidas, Puma, New Balance, Under Armour, Joma, Diadora and Xara retailer since 2001.

    Youth soccer cleats — key facts

    • Youth sizing runs in two blocks. Little Kid sizes are written with a K (10K, 11K, 12K, 13K). Big Kid sizes are written as plain numbers or with a Y (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 — sometimes 1Y through 6Y). After 6Y the run restarts at adult 7.
    • 13K and 1 are not the same shoe. Size 13K is the top of the Little Kid run; the next size up is 1, not 14. This is the single most common youth cleat ordering mistake.
    • FG means firm ground — molded studs for natural grass, which covers most rec and club soccer in the US. TF means turf — small rubber nubs for artificial pitches.
    • FG/AG hybrids work on both surfaces and are the practical choice if your kid plays grass and turf in the same season and you are buying one pair.
    • Youth cleats here start at $40 and run to about $150 for elite junior boots. Most club players land between $40 and $75.
    • Metal or screw-in studs are banned in almost all US youth leagues. Everything in this collection is molded.

    Kids' and junior cleats, sized by people who coach

    Youth soccer cleats for players from their first rec season through high school, in Little Kid sizes 10K to 13K and Big Kid 1 through 6. The lineup covers adidas F50 and Predator, Puma Ultra, Future and Attacanto, New Balance Tekela and Furon, Under Armour Shadow Select and Magnetico, plus Joma Toledo, Diadora Forza and Xara Matrix at the entry end. One buying tip from the sideline: order the size your kid measures at today, not the size you hope they grow into. A cleat with a half inch of slack slides on contact, and that is where blisters and rolled ankles come from. Goal Kick Soccer has been an authorized retailer for these brands since 2001.

    Authorized Retaileradidas, Puma, New Balance, Under Armour, Joma, Diadora, Xara — since 2001
    Coach-OwnedRun by a sitting NJCAA head coach, 2023 national champion
    Free Shipping $85+Ships fast from our Iowa warehouse
    30-Day ReturnsUnworn cleats, full refund or exchange, no restocking fee

    Which youth cleat does your kid need?

    Four questions, in the order that actually matters.

    Start here: what size?

    Measure the foot, don't guess from last year's shoe. Little Kid runs 10K to 13K; Big Kid runs 1 to 6; adult starts at 7. The step above 13K is 1, not 14. Leave about a thumbnail's width at the toe, no more. If your kid is between sizes and growing fast, go up and add a thicker sock rather than jumping a full size. Our cleat fit guide walks through the check in detail.

    Grass, turf, or both?

    Grass fields, which is most US rec and club soccer, want firm ground (FG) molded studs. Artificial pitches want turf (TF) shoes with rubber nubs. If your kid plays both in one season and you're buying one pair, an FG/AG hybrid like the Puma Attacanto II or Ultra CP Legacy handles either. Turf-only players should shop turf shoes directly.

    First season, or competitive club?

    For a first or second rec season, the $40 tier is the right call. The Xara Matrix and Puma Attacanto II hold up to a full season and you are not out much when the foot grows. For competitive club, the $60 to $75 tier buys a better upper and a lighter plate. Save the $140 elite boots for players who have stopped growing two sizes a year.

    Does position change the pick?

    Less than most parents think at youth level, but it does matter by high school. Wingers and fullbacks who run a lot suit the speed silos — Puma Ultra, adidas F50. Midfielders who live on the ball suit control silos — Puma Future, New Balance Tekela. Center backs and anyone with a wider foot suit the roomier lasts like Under Armour Shadow Select. Under about U12, comfort beats all of it.

    Trying to keep the cost down?

    Past-season styles in the remaining size run go to warehouse deals, often at half the original price. Same brands, same construction, just last year's colorway. Since most kids outgrow a cleat before they wear it out, this is how a lot of our club parents shop.

    More about youth soccer cleats

    A kid's first pair of cleats does more than most parents expect. A snug fit gives them a cleaner touch on the ball. A stud pattern matched to the surface means fewer slips and fewer tweaked ankles. Get both right and you generally end up with a kid who wants to keep playing, which is the whole point at this age.

    Shopping for someone else? We also carry men's soccer cleats, women's soccer cleats, and turf shoes in the same brands, or browse every cleat we stock. Kitting out a young player from scratch usually means adding shin guards and socks to the order.

    Goal Kick Soccer has been the trusted source for soccer gear since 2001. Free shipping on orders $85 and up, shipping fast from our Iowa warehouse, and 30-day returns on unworn cleats.

    Youth soccer cleat FAQs

    What size youth soccer cleats does my child need?

    Measure the foot rather than reusing last year's size. Little Kid cleats run 10K through 13K, Big Kid runs 1 through 6, and adult sizing starts at 7. Note that the size above 13K is 1, not 14 — that jump catches a lot of parents out. Leave roughly a thumbnail's width of room at the toe. Any more than that and the foot slides inside the cleat on contact.

    What is the difference between FG and turf cleats?

    Firm ground (FG) cleats have molded studs built for natural grass, which covers most US rec and club soccer. Turf (TF) shoes use a dense pattern of small rubber nubs for artificial pitches. If your child plays on both surfaces in the same season and you're buying one pair, an FG/AG hybrid grips grass well and won't chew up an artificial field.

    How much should I spend on kids' soccer cleats?

    For a first or second rec season, $40 gets a cleat that lasts the year, which matters because most kids outgrow cleats before they wear them out. Competitive club players are well served in the $60 to $75 range. The $140 elite boots are worth it mainly for older players who have stopped growing quickly. Past-season styles in warehouse deals often run about half price.

    My child has wide feet — which cleats fit best?

    Under Armour Shadow Select and Magnetico run on a roomier last than most, and the adidas Copa line is the traditional wide-foot pick because of its softer upper. Speed silos like Puma Ultra and adidas F50 are cut narrow by design and are usually the wrong call for a wide foot. If you're unsure, email us with the foot measurement and we'll tell you what actually fits.

    Are these authentic adidas and Puma cleats?

    Yes. Goal Kick Soccer is an authorized retailer for adidas, Puma, New Balance, Under Armour, Joma, Diadora and Xara, and every cleat ships from authorized distributor inventory. We don't sell knockoffs, factory rejects, or gray-market stock from third-party marketplaces.

    How fast do youth cleats ship, and what if they don't fit?

    Orders ship from our Iowa warehouse within 1 to 2 business days, with standard ground arriving in 2 to 5 business days anywhere in the US and free shipping on orders $85 and up. Return any unworn cleats within 30 days for a full refund or exchange with no restocking fee. Try them on indoors first — once they hit grass or turf they count as worn.