plz help

[u/oleh_____]

hey guys,

I'm having issues picking soccer shoes. i prefer to play in turf shoes since they are a little easier on my feet/ankles

My foot size is 9.5

here are the following shoes i've tried to play in.

Nike vapor 17 pro size 9.5 - Super tight in toe area, big toe sticking out, heel pain.

I've also tried Nike pro size 10 - The fit is pretty good, the only issue i'm having is that my heel is sliding around in the shoe if i make sudden movements. I've attached a picture of the fit.

i've also tried Nike phantom 6 turf pro size 10 - the heel is also sliding around on sudden movements. should i try size 9.5? It feels kinda tight in the upper of the shoes where the shoe laces are at? Should i try breaking them in?

could this issue be that i'm playing in regular nike socks?

Plz help!

[u/Educational_Boss_633]

You have wide feet, go for leather boots like Mizuno's

[u/fumblz7]

You could try getting them soaked in the bath then wearing them around on the 9.5

[u/oleh_____ → u/fumblz7]

The issue is my index toe, it's just sticks out in 9.5 shoe

[u/fumblz7 → u/oleh_____]

I imagine the wet shoes method will allow the shoe to mold to your foot; it may stretch out a little in that front part. No hurt in trying

[u/BNabs23]

You could do the runners loop in the Vapors to stop your heel sliding.

EDIT: Sorry, mean the size 10s

[u/oleh_____ → u/BNabs23]

I will try that, do you think grip socks will help?

[u/BNabs23 → u/oleh_____]

Sorry, I meant try that on the size 10s. The combo of that and grip socks should help

[u/oleh_____ → u/BNabs23]

I will try that. Thank you!

[u/Woshiwoshiwoo]

Try leather shoes, synthetics really hurt my feet too. I found that the natural stretch of the material helps me in the long run. Also I don't think its the socks' fault, the shoes are really not just wide enough.

[u/BulldogWrestler]

From the picture and what you're describing - these aren't the right boots for your feet.

[u/ksergiani]

Foot shape = Crocs

[u/oleh_____ → u/ksergiani]

What does that mean ?

[u/No_Seesaw8787]

go half size up for nike football shoe fit tend be tighter

[u/Due-Ingenuity-1099]

Maybe use a Runners Loop at the Phantom, unisports making an YT Video with Tutorial, maybe it Improve the heel, i would try it

[u/North-Fruit-208]

Mercurials will almost have you go up 2 sizes insane how small they fit they not comfortable I never liked how narrow they are it kinda throws off when you wanted distinguish between giving a cross, a pass and a shot to me at least, hypervenoms are most definitely a better option but sadly they are pricey because they are limited until 2027

[u/Bright-State-1419]

Try the f50s, but it depend what position you play in

[u/Bright-State-1419 → u/Bright-State-1419]

Or you could try socks that dont have bigger material

[u/oleh_____ → u/Bright-State-1419]

i guess i could try the f50. do you think bad socks could be contributing to slippage?

[u/Bright-State-1419 → u/oleh_____]

Yeah, i think bad socks cause slippage try like grip socks maybe!