For wide feet on artificial pitches, pick a model with a wide last in an AG, MG or TF version. Width belongs to the model, the soleplate to the version, and not every colourway comes in AG. Avoid an FG soleplate on a 3G pitch.
Selected with the same logic as the boot advisor, from the boots we rated.
Kangaroo leather, a separate tongue, deep lacing and a wider last. Suits both wide and narrow feet.
Calfskin leather and a separate tongue on a wide last: the laces open far and the leather gives.
Official wide fit version
Mizuno describes this version as wide fit, with soft synthetic leather and a light build.
The widest Nike last, with extra height in the toe box and a roomy heel. The knit upper stretches.
Wide throughout the boot with a high toe box. The last is roomy in the forefoot and also suits a flat midfoot.
Wide fit astro turf football boots are found by making two choices separately. First you choose a model with a wide last, then you look for the version of it with an artificial pitch soleplate: AG, MG or TF. That last step is a filter on version and colourway, not on model name, because not every Elite comes in AG and junior versions of the lower tiers are often only MG, TF or indoor. Below you can read which soleplate belongs on which surface, which wide models come with an artificial pitch soleplate and what to watch for.
The soleplate code tells you what the boot was made for. The fit usually stays the same between the AG, MG and FG versions of the same model.
| Code | Surface | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| AG (artificial ground) | Modern long-pile 3G and 4G pitches, wet or dry | The default if you mostly train and play on artificial pitches. Many shorter, often rounded studs that spread the pressure |
| MG (multi-ground) | Natural grass and artificial pitches | One pair for matches on grass and training on a 3G. A compromise with less grip in deep mud |
| TF (astro turf) | Short-pile, sand-dressed astro, old pitches, hard surfaces | Training areas and old astro. Many small rubber studs, flatter and cushioned |
| FG/AG | Hybrid label, mostly on Puma | Usually leans towards FG with rounded studs. Check the rules at the ground |
| FG (firm ground) | Dry to slightly damp natural grass | The standard for grass. Not made for artificial pitches |
| Indoor (IC or IN) | Hard sports hall floors | Futsal and five-a-side indoors, not for artificial pitches |
Plenty of grassroots football in the UK and Ireland is played on 3G and 4G pitches, so for many players AG or MG is the sensible default. If your pitch is an older sand-dressed astro with a short pile, TF often suits better. On long-pile 3G, TF studs can slide when you accelerate and brake. If you want to be sure which studs are allowed at your club or ground, ask them: a label does not override a ban on bladed studs. Our guide to which soleplate to choose explains every code.
FG studs on an artificial pitch give more friction and grip when you turn. That adds load to the knee and ankle, wears the boot faster and in some cases can affect the warranty. For a boot you wear regularly on artificial pitches, choose an AG, MG or TF version. An SG soleplate with long, often metal studs is only for properly soft natural grass pitches, never for artificial ones.
Our verdicts come from manufacturer information, fit notes from retailers and player experiences. The soleplate versions below belong to the line, not to every tier or colour, so check with the retailer that your version and size come in AG, MG or TF.
Some wide models are mainly for natural grass. The classic adidas Copa Mundial comes with an FG soleplate according to our sources. If you want to use it on an artificial pitch, look for an MG or TF version at the retailer, or choose another model. The Skechers SKX_2 comes in FG only and the Nike Premier 3 comes in FG, SG and TF.
For which models suit which complaint, see our page on extra wide football boots and wide fit.
Leather stretches and shapes itself to the foot, which is welcome with a wide foot. Kangaroo leather gets heavier in wet weather, and you notice that on a soaked 3G pitch. Leather models with an artificial pitch soleplate include the Mizuno Morelia II Elite (AG) and the adidas Copa Pure IV (AG). Synthetic and knit uppers stretch less, so the size has to be right from the start. Our page on leather football boots for wide feet lists more.
With a high instep, choose a laced version with a separate tongue in AG, MG or TF, and filter by surface at the retailer. For kids with wide feet, junior versions are often only available as MG, TF or indoor, so filter on size there too. You can read more on kids’ sizes and growing room in our guide to football boots for kids with wide feet. If you want to spend less, lower versions of wide-fitting models are covered on our page about budget wide fit football boots.
The same size rules apply as for other soleplates. Do not go up a size to gain width, because it causes heel slip. Choose the model that fits wide and watch how it runs: the Puma King 20 runs short, the Copa Mundial runs long and the Phantom runs about a quarter size long. If in doubt, the football boot adviser filters by surface for you.
The list at the top of this page shows the best scoring models for wide feet in an AG soleplate. Check in the retailer’s listing whether your size and soleplate version are in stock. If you also play indoors, see indoor football boots for wide feet.
Choose a model with a wide last in AG or MG: the Puma King, Nike Phantom 6, adidas Copa Pure IV, New Balance 442 v3 and Mizuno Morelia II Elite all come with an artificial pitch soleplate. Check that your version and size are in stock.
AG stands for artificial ground. These boots have shorter, often rounded studs for modern long-pile 3G and 4G pitches, wet or dry.
Astro turf (TF) boots have lots of small rubber studs on a flatter, cushioned soleplate. They are meant for older sand-dressed astro pitches, short-pile training areas and hard surfaces. On long-pile 3G you can slide when accelerating and braking.
FG stands for firm ground, for dry to slightly damp natural grass. On a 3G pitch an FG soleplate grips too much when you turn and puts more load on the knee and ankle.
Yes, but not every soleplate exists in every model. Pick the wide model first, then look for the AG, MG or TF version. Not every colourway of an Elite comes in AG.
MG boots are made for both surfaces as a compromise, with less grip in deep mud. An AG or TF soleplate is made for artificial pitches, so that is where the stud difference shows.
You can, but you get extra grip, more load on the knee and ankle and faster wear. Check what your league or the ground allows.