Flat feet is a painful condition that afflicts many people. Having flat feet can lead to all sorts of issues including foot pain as well as the problem of finding the right shoe for your foot. There are many different strategies for dealing with flat feet. One common strategy is orthotics.
But orthotics are not for everybody. A lot times a good shoe or cleat can help with pain and discomfort as much as an orthotic. What does one look for in a cleat for a person with flat feet? What you want is a cleat wide enough for your foot. The flat foot widens out your feet, and if the shoe is tight that will cause wear on the outer edges (if you have flat feet you already know this). One of the misconceptions is you need a high arch in your shoe to help deal with flat feet. That is incorrect. A high arch will only exacerbate the pain from your flat feet. What you need is a low arch to match the contour of your foot, but be firm enough to hold whatever arch you have in place. What you are looking for is a cleat that will provide anatomic arch support for your foot.
Best Cleats for Football Players with Flat feet:
New Balance MF793-If you are looking for shoes that are biomechanically sound, with the width to fit your flat foot snuggly, look no further than this sneaker. This shoe will have enough support for your arch and at the same time provide comfort via shock absorption.
Under Armour Crusher Mid Football Cleats– This football cleat is ideal for flat feet because they use a material called EVA in the construction of their football cleats. What is EVA? EVA is the same material that is used in the construction of orthotics and insoles. EVA will mold and contour to the shape of your foot, providing the arch support for the individual foot.
Adidas Youth Filthyquick Molded Football Cleats– This is a football cleat for younger kids that also utizes EVA. Remember, EVA provides anatomical arch support which is really what you are looking for in a football cleat when your son has flat feet.
Nike Kids Vapor Strike is another child’s football cleat that also uses EVA.