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FG and AG cleats for young players

Soccer cleats for kids

Moulded cleats are the right call for a young player: light, safe, maintenance-free and far cheaper than more technical models. The real issue isn't the brand, it's the size — a child's foot grows fast, and a poorly fitted shoe hurts both the enjoyment and the safety.

FG or AG for a child?

FG for natural grass, AG for synthetic. Many youth soccer fields in Canada are synthetic, so check where their team plays. If your child plays on both, a versatile FG/AG model saves you buying two pairs.

Sizing a growing foot

Leave about 1 cm (a thumb's width) in front of the big toe — enough for a few months, without the foot swimming. Resist the temptation to go two sizes up “to make them last”: an oversized shoe slips, destabilizes the ankle and raises the risk of injury.

Measure both feet at the end of the day, go with the larger one, and always try them on with real soccer socks. We cover it all in our guide: how to choose kids' soccer cleats.

Velcro or laces?

Velcro and elastic laces work very well for younger kids who get dressed on their own. From about 7-8 years old, classic laces give more precise lockdown, which matters once play intensifies.

What to budget

There's no need to invest in top-tier models while the foot is still growing fast. Favour a soft synthetic upper that's easy to clean, and save the budget for replacing the pair at the right time rather than for technologies a young player won't benefit from.

When to replace

Watch for rounded studs, an upper split at the toes, red marks on the foot after play, or a heel that rocks. A quick trick: press on the toe of the shoe to feel where the big toe ends. If it's already touching, it's time to go up a size.

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What size cleats for a child?
Leave about 1 cm (a thumb's width) between the big toe and the end of the shoe. That's enough for a few months of growth without hurting ball control. Measure both feet at the end of the day, go with the larger one and try them on with soccer socks.

Can you buy a size up to make them last?
About 1 cm of room is the reasonable maximum. Beyond that, the shoe slips, destabilizes the ankle and raises the injury risk, on top of hurting ball control. Better to remeasure each season.

FG or AG for a young player?
FG for natural grass, AG for synthetic. Many youth soccer fields in Canada are synthetic, so check where their team plays. If they play on both, a versatile FG/AG model saves buying two pairs.

At what age can a child wear cleats?
As soon as they play on grass, generally around 4-5 years old, with soft, light moulded cleats. For toddlers just starting out, versatile training or futsal shoes also do the job very well.

Velcro or laces for a young child?
Velcro or elastic laces work very well for younger kids who get dressed on their own. From about 7-8 years old, classic laces give more precise lockdown, which matters once play intensifies.

What should you budget for a first pair?
Around $40 to $80 for a young beginner. There's no need to invest in top-tier models while the foot is still growing fast: favour a soft synthetic upper that's easy to clean, and a simple closure.

Can you reuse last year's cleats?
Only if the size still fits and the studs aren't rounded. Remeasure the foot at the start of each season and check the condition of the upper and outsole before going another year with the same pair.

How do you know it's time to replace them?
Watch for rounded studs, an upper split at the toes, red marks on the foot after play, or a heel that rocks. A quick trick: press on the toe of the shoe to feel where the big toe ends — if it's already touching, go up a size.