Rhyme-Zeal Boys Football Boots Kids Football Shoes FG/AG

I got these for my 9 year old son in a size 5 and they fit perfectly would highly recommend

These are great. No laces. My son can put them on and off and these have trumped his expensive Nike ones as much easier to put on and off.

my grandson loves them easy to put on after school football

What young lad doesn’t like football? Not many I’d guess, and with a hyperactive five year-old grandson to keep entertained running off excess energy in the local park with his siblings has involved many a kick around, so it seemed perfectly natural to get him his first ever pair of proper football boots when these Rhyme-Zeal manufactured pair were offered for review under the Amazon Vine programme. Available in red and blue patterns as alternatives, I chose the more neutral gold pattern as loyalty to a team hasn’t yet been established, a colour which is repeated on the end of the 13 rubber studs in three different shapes which will give sureness of footing on muddy pitches given they are all good length, with the round ones about 12mm long.

The boots arrived in a simple, re-sealable LDPE bag, which given how muddy boots can get is a great way to transport them home after a game. I’d normally not be happy with this type of packaging as a committed recycler, but in this case the bag can be put to good repeat use. UK children’s size 12 were selected and fit as expected, almost immediately they arrived, with enough time for a back garden kick around for a delighted five year-old before sunset. The boots have what looks like traditional laces, but these are sewn in and don’t require tying cleverly, rather the fastening system is a simple Velcro strap, a system I know fastens securely from my own cycling shoes. This is ideal for a young man still learning to tie his laces, so a good choice for the typical age range this size will fit.

The upper outer of each boot is suede leather, with the inners a mesh which allow sweat to be wicked away so they don’t end up clammy. There is no raised insole, the insides are flat. Leather is naturally breathable, unlike many man-made materials which don’t help. That material choice also means they will soften up with repeated use and form to the foot, adding to comfort. The sole is completely rubber, so a good material to aid grip, working in the same way a tyre might. The other major selling point is these are extremely lightweight — built well enough to cushion and protect the foot but not feeling heavy and tiresome as a game progress, allowing for movement as required. At 25.99 I think these boots offer very good value for money, and a delighted grandson is definitely going to be getting plenty of use out of these, meaning his parents will get a bit of rest after he falls off to sleep worn out from emulating his footballer heroes’ efforts. I like the build quality, I like the stud length which will help when playing football in the local park with siblings and friends, I like the design which is modern, particularly the ‘false’ laces, and I like the light weight. They are available in boys and girls’ models (the difference typically being the design of the sole) in sizes from Children’s 10 to adult 5, which should fit many teenagers.