Kids' Puma football shoes

Which football boots Puma should you choose for a child?

A child's football boot Puma is primarily chosen based on the playing surface and size, before considering the model. A child playing in a club on natural grass doesn't need the same sole as one who trains on synthetic surfaces or plays indoors. Then there's the issue of support: at this age, feet grow quickly, and a shoe that is too big, bought to last, hinders stability and ball control more than it helps last through a season. The three Puma lines, the Future, the Ultra, and the King, come in children's versions, which allows you to start from the style of play once the surface and size are fixed.

Future, Ultra, King: the ranges of Puma shoes in children's versions

Puma has built its football range around three lines, each designed for different uses on the pitch.

• The Future line is associated with creative play and agility, featuring a soft upper that hugs the foot and an adjustable lacing system on both adult and several children's versions. It’s the line worn by Neymar Jr, which explains much of its popularity in youth categories.
• The Ultra is the line aimed at speed and quick movements, featuring a thin and lightweight upper. It appeals to children who play on the flanks or as a striker and are primarily looking for a sensation of lightness.
• The King is the brand's historical line, built around immediate comfort and a great feel for the ball. It suits children who struggle with rigid shoes or who have slightly wider feet.

The children's versions retain the name and appearance of the adult models, but not always the same materials or tightening systems: junior versions usually favour a classic lacing system and a more tolerant upper. Rely on the model's specifications rather than the line's reputation among professionals.

What sole Puma according to the surface: FG, AG, TF or indoor?

The type of sole is indicated by the letters following the name of the model, and it depends solely on the surface your child plays on most often. FG soles, with moulded studs, are designed for dry or slightly damp natural grass, which is the most common choice in clubs. AG soles have more numerous and shorter studs suitable for newer synthetic grass, which has a more gripping texture. TF soles, known as stabilised, with numerous small studs, are suitable for older synthetic pitches, city fields, and hard surfaces. Finally, indoor models, with flat rubber soles, are reserved for wooden floors and futsal. If your child alternates between several surfaces during the week and on weekends, an FG sole or a versatile sole is the simplest compromise, while keeping a pair of stabilised ones for training.

What size to take for children's Puma studs?

The right size leaves about the width of a finger between the big toe and the tip of the shoe, not more. A football shoe fits more snugly than a regular trainer because the foot shouldn't slide inside during changes of direction, to avoid blisters and bruised toenails. Measure your child's foot at the end of the day, standing and bearing weight, with the sock they will wear in a match: a thick football sock changes the feel. Puma sizes are generally true to size, but a Future, Ultra, and King won't fit the same way in width, with the King traditionally being the most encompassing. If unsure between two sizes, it's better to go for the smaller one if the foot feels loose, and the larger one if the toes are already touching when trying them on.

adidas, Nike, Joma: compare before choosing Puma

Puma isn't the only brand offering children's studs, and it's helpful to look at others before making a decision, especially if your child's foot shape doesn't fit well.

• Children's football shoes adidas to find the Predator, X, and Copa lines in their junior versions.
• Children's football shoes Nike, featuring the Mercurial, Phantom, and Tiempo silos in children's sizes.
• Children's football shoes Joma, a Spanish alternative often chosen for its quality-price ratio in clubs.
• All football shoes for children, if you prefer to filter by surface or size without starting from a brand.

Where to find Puma children's shoes on sale?

Price drops on children's studs are focused on the commercial pages of the site rather than on brand pages. The children's deals and children's sales gather junior models whose prices have been revised, while the clearance section brings together end-of-line items and colours from previous collections, often the same shoes sold at the start of the season. The special offers and deals cover the rest of the catalog, including adult shoes.

The timing is just as important as the page viewed. The Black Friday kicks off the period, followed by the holiday season, then winter sales, and the French Days in spring, four times when sales and discounts most significantly affect studs. In between, the end of seasons and changes in collections lead to discounts on outgoing colours while children's new arrivals and new arrivals welcome the new models. If a pair is needed for an upcoming match, the 24-hour shipping selection minimizes waiting time.

How to maintain Puma studs to make them last a season?

The maintenance of a child’s football shoe consists of three actions after each match. Remove dirt from the studs and sole with a dry brush or stick, without banging the shoes together, as that can damage the upper. Wipe the upper with a damp cloth, then let them dry at room temperature, away from radiators or hair dryers: direct heat hardens synthetic materials and can detach adhesives. Take the shoes out of the gym bag when you get home, put newspaper inside if they are soaked, and avoid the washing machine, which significantly shortens the lifetime of a pair of studs.

Frequently asked questions

Does Puma run large or small for children?

Children's sizes Puma generally correspond to standard French sizes, with no systematic discrepancies. The difference mainly lies in the width depending on the chosen line: the King is known to be the most encompassing, while the Ultra is the narrowest. If your child has wide feet, opt for a shoe with a generous fit rather than moving up a size.

From what age can a child wear screw-in studs?

Screw-in studs, or SG soles, are rarely offered in children's sizes and are not needed until after moving to the youth category on soft ground. Until then, a moulded FG sole covers almost all situations encountered in youth football. Clubs often enforce the use of moulded shoes on their fields, so check with the coach before purchasing.

Should you choose high or low shoes for a child?

The high collar is a comfort and style choice, not ankle protection: it doesn't replace muscle strengthening or strapping. Some children appreciate the feeling of support when putting them on, while others find the collar uncomfortable. A low shoe is easier to put on alone, which matters for younger kids.

Can a Puma football shoe be used for indoor and futsal?

No, a shoe with moulded studs is prohibited on most wooden floors and doesn't grip correctly indoors. Futsal requires a flat rubber sole, labelled IC or indoor, while the hard synthetic surfaces need stabilised TF soles. If your child practices both, they need two distinct pairs.

Is it better to buy a model from the previous collection?

A colour from a previous collection is technically the same shoe as long as the model generation hasn't changed; only the design evolves. This is often the best compromise for a child whose foot will grow anyway in the coming months. The clearance pages and deals on the site compile these outgoing colours.