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Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Best kids' football boots to buy including popular Adidas and Nike options
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more An Adidas Predator football boot on top of a Puma Premier League match ball (Image: Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images) If your little one is keen on a pair of football boots, you're in for a treat with numerous enticing deals and offers available this summer. From well-known brands like Nike and Adidas to lesser-known treasures, there's something to suit every taste. Choosing the ideal pair of boots for your child can be tricky, considering factors like growth spurts, changing trends and playing surfaces. While style matters, it's crucial that the boots you purchase are comfortable and provide adequate protection against injuries. Although many professional players nowadays opt for laceless designs, laced boots remain a dependable option offering solid support and a snug fit. With a plethora of choices out there, we've selected some of the top kids' football boots available this summer. The Adidas Predator League with a fold-over tongue is one of the most sought-after pairs of kids' football boots at Sports Direct this summer, boasting 133 five-star reviews. The rubber 'Strikescale fins' on the instep, iconic fold-over tongue and a flexible 'Hybridfeel' upper are designed to enhance control and improve ball-striking. The boot is 100 per cent synthetic across the upper parts, lining and sole. Slashed from a RRP of £59.99 to just £50, there's a choice of five snazzy colourways for your little one: White/Black/Lemon, Black/Grey, White/Pink, Red/White, and White/Black/Gold. Recent reviews on Sports Direct are raving about the Adidas Predator League boots, with all of the last three giving it a top-notch five-star rating. A chuffed parent, known as 'Mcil', gushed: "Cool pair of football boots. Got these for my son for his birthday, and he loves them! They look great and are a perfect fit." The Adidas Predator League Fold-Over Tongue Children's Firm Ground Football Boots (Image: Sports Direct: Bag a bargain for your footie-mad kids with the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Club boots, now at a steal with JD Sports' hefty discount. Crafted from robust synthetic leather and adorned with textured details, these boots mean business. The iconic Mercurials, debuted by Brazilian superstar Ronaldo in the 1998 World Cup, boast a plastic plated underfoot and firm ground molded studs for unbeatable grip. Snap them up for a mere £20 at JD Sports – that's a whopping 56 per cent off the original price of £45. Plus, you can add a personal touch with up to six characters – just remember personalised gear can't be returned and might take an extra eight to ten days to arrive. The Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Club boots (Image: JD Sports: For the budding footballer, the Concave Kids Volt+ boots are sensibly priced and ideal for those just kicking off their football journey. Featuring an 'ultra-thin PU' synthetic upper, these boots promise to shape to your child's feet for supreme ball control. The boots also incorporate 'Powerstrike technology' on the upper part of the laces to facilitate a cleaner contact with the ball. Concave also touts a dual-lacing system for a snug fit. You can snag a pair of Concave Kids Volt+ boots on Pro Direct for a mere £15, reduced from £45. While they're one of the most budget-friendly options for your child this summer, one review suggests they may not be the best choice for those with wide feet. The Concave Kids Volt+ FG boots in black and white on Pro Direct (Image: Pro Direct:
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Kids ask policeman to try football challenge and are gobsmacked by his reaction
A police officer in Cheshire has gone viral after he was invited by a group of children to show off his football skills - and he certainly rose to the challenge much to their amazement A policeman has taken the internet by storm with his unexpected display of footballing prowess which left onlookers stunned in a local park. Encouraged by a group of lads in Cheshire, one youngster is heard in the viral clip egging on Nantwich Police's Sgt Matt Stonier: "Go on policeman. Come on." Rising to the challenge, the uniformed sergeant confidently approached the ball and with a skilled chip, celebrated striking the crossbar while the awestruck kids erupted in applause. Cracking a joke about the incident, Nantwich Police shared on Facebook: "Talk about pressure in Policing! When cops take on kids at the crossbar challenge there can only be one winner! Some say they're still celebrating now!" The post also complimented the well-mannered group of kids. They wrote: "What a great group from Y7s to late teens, all out in the sun playing the sport they love! Every single one of them polite, funny, interested in local Policing and couldn't have been more welcoming of Sgt Stonier's eagerness to join in!" Adding to the commendations, the force threw in a humorous remark about the sergeant's footwear: "Thanks lads. And don't forget he's sporting patrol boots not preds [Adidas Predator football boots]! That would've certainly been his excuse had it missed!" The video quickly went viral, prompting the force's media to hail: "Wow! What a reaction! 3.3 million views in just 36hrs! Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share such positive comments!" They closed: "Any doubts we may have had over whether our engagement focussed approach was effective and still welcomed by the public have been well and truly settled! One viewer who was clearly impressed by Sgt Stonier's community involvement, commented: "Lovely to see the banter with police and kids." Another Facebook user praised the initiative: "Great engagement there! Building trust and relationships! These kids will respect you." A third person concurred: "Great to see the local Bobby doing his bit. Well done Nantwich police." A fourth shared similar support: "Fabulous. Getting kids with police... They should never be afraid of them. Let's see our kids work hand in hand if possible. Certainly, we should have more like this." And a fifth observer humorously noted: "I just noticed, that not only did he dink that crossbar with precision, engaging with the community and youth that will for sure remember that as a GOOD experience with the police, I literally saw in a single frame or so, that one of the kids are wearing the PC's hat!"
