You love soccer but your feet are killing you. You know they are flat but you cannot find a single pair of soccer cleats that do not aggravate the flat feet and cause you pain. In this article I will attempt to identify some of the best cleats to ease your comfort for your flat feet. What should you look for in a soccer cleat for flat feet? The most important thing is what you should not look for and that is a high arch. All a high arch will do in a soccer cleat is cause you pain. Your feet will be sore in the arch area after wearing them. You want a cleat that will accommodate your flat feet. The soccer cleat is not going to correct your flat foot. All you want is for the cleat not to cause you discomfort. So, what you are looking for is a soccer cleat with a mild to moderate arch and a flexible midsole.
But, if you do not wear orthotics but have flat feet and are looking for a soccer cleat that you can wear pain free , I have listed some of the best soccer cleats for people with flat feet below. I made the list and tried to place as many different brands and models that I could find that fit the neccesary criteria. What you want for a soccer cleat for players with flat feet is a cleat that provides support for your arch and will mold to the contour of your foot. You do not want to force an arch that is not there from appearing. Click on the cleat for more information:
ASICS Men’s DS Light 5 Soccer Shoe I love ASICS for flat feet. They always have a great deal of shock absorbtion and always have the width that is needed. So if your issue is the cleat is not wide enough or you have a great deal of pain, ASICS is a soccer cleat to take a look at.
Womens Nike CTR Trequartista 3 FG Soccer Cleat– Normally I am not a fan of Nike. This cleat, however, is different. Mainly due to the arch support provided by the cleat.
Adidas Womens Performace Cleat– With this cleat you can actually adjust the arch to the comfort you prefer. The freedom of adjustment can be ideal as well. By being able to adjust you can avoid having an arch that is too large or too small. A lot of times people with flatfeet get a cleat with a high arch and their cleat is constantly tiring their feet and they complain about their foot aching.
Puma Attencio II FG JR (Little Kid/Big Kid)
PUMA Evospeed 5 FG Soccer Cleat (Little Kid/Big Kid/Toddler)- If your child is suffering from pain PUMA is the cleat I would recommend as this cleat does probably the best job at shock absorbtion to decrease the pain. Remember, you are looking for a cleat to provide your child support, not invent your child an arch. That is what makes this cleat ideal. It is all about support for your child’s flat foot.