The world of football has evolved in a dizzying way in recent years, in the past we saw how the work of the wingers was more oriented to overflow, face and center, all that has changed, in addition to all these obvious facets for the work of the wingers, they are also sought to defend and help the defense line, for this the SPEED is the most important virtue of this position. A football boot according to this quality will help to get the best possible performance on the pitch.
As we've mentioned before, at Futbol Emotion we usually recommend to not associate a boot with a position, but over time we've seen how wingers use football boots with very similar characteristics. A boot with an extremely reactive plate that favours traction at kick-off and in the run, together with an upper that is as minimalist as possible, are common characteristics in the boots most used by players who play in this position.
Here is a TOP 5 for you to decide on a boot if you are a winger:
Botas de fútbol Nike Phantom Gx
We start with a boot that we really see it in many places on the football field and is chosen by many types of players, for its ability to adapt to the foot, comfort and traction, which gives it the title of a very versatile boot. Such is the choice of players like Phil Foden, Mason Mount or Haaland.
The touch we get thanks to the Gripeknit is great, but the key for this boot to be the choice of many wing or lateral wearers is the outsole. We have a really stable traction, thanks to the mix of triad studs with conical studs and a slightly wider last than other models from the american brand. Comfort and traction for one of the fastest positions on the pitch without giving up the ‘sticky’ touch that the whole Phantom range gives us.
New Balance Furon Football Boots
The speed boot from the American brand is a real delight and is therefore the choice of many of the players who are unbalanced on the flanks.
The benchmark players are players like Mane, Saka and many more who wreak havoc on the wing with the Furon at their feet. The Hypoknit material makes them incredibly comfortable and the arrowhead-shaped studs provide one of the most beastly traction in the world today. We've also seen them on the feet of some of the most extreme and devilishly hard-nosed riders like Sterling, not a bad choice, is it?
Puma Ultra Football Boots
With the latest change to the Ultra we have returned to that Puma Evospeed feel that many have longed for, a boot that is closer to the foot, but without losing the touch that we already see from many of the league's fastest players.
The key to this boot is the Matrixevo, which gives us a fantastic boot to foot fit, which, complemented with a really aggressive FG/AG sole, gives us a fantastic football boot with an incredibly low weight. Lightness and speed are the choice of Griezmann, Morales, Coman or Cristian Pulisic.
Nike Mercurial Football Boots
The football boot of Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and many others is a safe choice if you play on the flanks. Speed is guaranteed with the new outsole which, as usual for this type of boot, is very aggressive. The triad studs allow for a precise and fast entry and exit from the pitch, and we also have an Ag version which is perfect for those of you who play on artificial grass as it doesn't lose its essence.
With the new upper we see on the upper, the touch is not lost and we have an even better feel for the ball. A no-fail option for wingers or fullbacks like Reece James or Theo Hernandez.
adidas X Crazyfast Football Boots
And then we come to what in my opinion is the best boot for wingers and full backs at the moment, a light boot, with a touch and with a comfort that I haven't seen in this type of boot for many years.
When you play on the flanks you want your boot to grip the pitch and allow you to get out fast and make explosive runs, well X has the best outsole for that. The inclusion of this plate allows for the most reactivity in today's football boots, which together with the triad studs and the heel cup, make this sole a real gem.
We also don't lose the touch as the new upper of the upper, especially in the .1 versions, gives us an extra touch that we didn't have in past generations and that is the perfect icing on the cake for this boot. As expected, Leo Messi's, Salah's, Jordi Alba's and many more football boots are ‘the choice’ for wingers and full backs.
In conclusion, we have many types of boots for all kinds of players who play on the sides. Lighter boots, more armed, with a little more, or a little less traction, so you can choose the one that suits you best. Now all you have to do is choose which one will be yours. Remember that making a review of the boots most used by the extremists does not mean that we are linking these boots to this position, as the best boot is the one that best suits our foot.
What do you think about this TOP 5? Would you add any more?
