Soccer Cleat Size Finder
Measure your player's foot in centimeters or inches and get their exact cleat size in every major brand, with fit notes for narrow and wide feet.
- 1. Category
- 2. Foot length
- 3. Width
- 4. Surface
- 5. Result
Youth soccer cleat size chart
| US size | UK | EU | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10C | 9.5 | 27 | 16.5 |
| 10.5C | 10 | 27.5 | 17 |
| 11C | 10.5 | 28 | 17.5 |
| 11.5C | 11 | 28.5 | 18 |
| 12C | 11.5 | 29.5 | 18.5 |
| 12.5C | 12 | 30 | 19 |
| 13C | 12.5 | 31 | 19.5 |
| 13.5C | 13 | 31.5 | 20 |
| 1Y | 13.5 | 32 | 20.5 |
| 1.5Y | 1 | 33 | 21 |
| 2Y | 1.5 | 33.5 | 21.5 |
| 2.5Y | 2 | 34 | 22 |
| 3Y | 2.5 | 35 | 22.5 |
| 3.5Y | 3 | 35.5 | 23 |
| 4Y | 3.5 | 36 | 23.5 |
| 4.5Y | 4 | 36.5 | 24 |
| 5Y | 4.5 | 37.5 | 24.5 |
| 5.5Y | 5 | 38 | 24.7 |
| 6Y | 5.5 | 38.5 | 25 |
Adult soccer cleat size chart
| US size | UK | EU | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24 |
| 6.5 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 |
| 7 | 6 | 40 | 25 |
| 7.5 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 25.5 |
| 8 | 7 | 41 | 26 |
| 8.5 | 7.5 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 8 | 42.5 | 27 |
| 9.5 | 8.5 | 43 | 27.5 |
| 10 | 9 | 44 | 28 |
| 10.5 | 9.5 | 44.5 | 28.5 |
| 11 | 10 | 45 | 29 |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 45.5 | 29.5 |
| 12 | 11 | 46 | 30 |
| 13 | 12 | 47.5 | 31 |
Youth-to-adult size conversion
Youth soccer sizes end at 6Y. From there you switch to adult sizing.
| Youth | Women's | Men's |
|---|---|---|
| 5Y | 6.5 | 5 |
| 5.5Y | 7 | 5.5 |
| 6Y | 7.5 | 6 |
Brand fit facts
- Nike Mercurial is the narrowest fit. Avoid it for wide feet.
- Nike Tiempo and Phantom are the roomiest Nike models. Better for wide feet.
- Adidas runs slightly roomier than Nike overall.
- Adidas Copa Mundial runs a half size small. Go up half a size.
- Puma Future has an adaptive knit and fits narrow, medium, and wide feet.
- New Balance is the only major brand with true width sizes (2E, 4E). Best for wide feet.
Fit rules
- Leave a quarter inch of toe room for adults.
- Leave half an inch for growing kids and youth players.
- Cleats should feel snug across the midfoot with no heel slip.
- Break in leather cleats before the first game to avoid blisters.
Frequently asked questions
Do soccer cleats run small?
Most soccer cleats run about a half size small compared to regular sneakers. Adidas Copa Mundial and Nike Mercurial run the smallest and should be sized up half a size. Nike Tiempo, Nike Phantom, and Puma King run closer to true to size.
How does Nike sizing compare to Adidas?
Nike generally runs narrower than Adidas across the board. Nike Mercurial is the narrowest option in either brand; Adidas Copa Mundial and Puma King are the roomiest classic-leather options. For wide feet, Adidas or New Balance is a safer bet than Nike.
What size cleat should my child wear?
Measure the longer foot in centimeters and add about half an inch (1.3 cm) of growth room for kids. Match that measurement to the size chart above. Cleats should feel snug across the midfoot but not tight in the toes.
What is the difference between youth (Y) and adult sizes?
Youth soccer cleats end at 6Y. A 6Y is roughly equivalent to a women's 7.5 or a men's 6. From 6Y up, you switch to adult sizing.
Are FG cleats safe on turf?
Firm-ground (FG) cleats have long molded studs designed for natural grass. They can damage many turf surfaces and cause slipping. Use turf (TF) shoes on artificial turf and multi-ground (MG) or AG cleats on modern 3G/4G turf.
What are the best cleats for wide feet?
New Balance Furon and Tekela offer true width sizes (2E, 4E) and are the safest bet for wide feet. Nike Tiempo, Nike Phantom, and Puma King also fit wider midfoot shapes.
How much room should a kid have in soccer cleats?
Leave about half an inch of toe room for growing kids and a quarter inch for adults. There should be no heel slip when walking or running.
How often should I replace youth soccer cleats?
Most kids outgrow cleats within a single season. Check fit every three months and replace when there is less than a quarter inch of toe room, when the studs are worn flat, or when the upper is splitting from the sole.