New Balance Unisex 442 V2 Pro FG - White/Grey (Size 4.5)

Expect about a week of break-in time. I did get some blistering around my Achilles, expected with any new boot; I recommend using the heel lock on the laces to minimize. Compared to the Copa Mundial they aren't as comfortable but only slightly less. Best modern boot I've tried, looks fantastic and they are really lite for leather. Would recommend and buy again. I wanted something more modern than the Mundials. I have a wide foot and was shopping around for a while before I landed on these.

Best soccer cleats for wide feet. Only shoe that is comfortable for my kiddo. We’ve used these for two seasons, this is our second pair. We tried them based on a recommendation a friend made. His kid had the same problem, soccer cleats were too narrow. My kid’s feet aren’t terribly wide, but nothing worked. This shoe in WIDE is great. I won’t ever buy another shoe for my kid. Not all soccer players have skinny feet, so thankful New Balance recognizes that.

I can no longer squeeze my feet into the standard fitting soccer shoe, so I went for New Balance's wide fitting boot in the 442. After a couple uses, I must say these were better than my first impression. I wanted something simple and bit old school which is exactly what these are. I don't need all the new tech to play good soccer. The wide fitting option is definitely wider than the average cleat. I think they got the width correct. My feet won't slip in the boots and they are definitely not hurting after I play. I bought a size 10 and usually wear a 10 or 10.5. I like the conical stud pattern because I play a fair amount on turf and I want to be able to twist and rotate my feet without getting locked into the ground and increase the chances of injury. The stud ... MoreI can no longer squeeze my feet into the standard fitting soccer shoe, so I went for New Balance's wide fitting boot in the 442. After a couple uses, I must say these were better than my first impression. I wanted something simple and bit old school which is exactly what these are. I don't need all the new tech to play good soccer. The wide fitting option is definitely wider than the average cleat. I think they got the width correct. My feet won't slip in the boots and they are definitely not hurting after I play. I bought a size 10 and usually wear a 10 or 10.5. I like the conical stud pattern because I play a fair amount on turf and I want to be able to twist and rotate my feet without getting locked into the ground and increase the chances of injury. The stud pattern is not aggressive and super responsive like some, so know what you're getting. I have a pretty solid lock down feel in the heel, so no complaints there. The sole plate is very simple, and seems thick enough to where it will not start cracking and peeling from where the plastic meets the leather. The k-leather quality is decent, but not something to rival the best leather boots on the market. I prefer the leather option, because I know it will continue to stretch and mold to my foot shape with time. And using Chelsea Leather Food is a must in my book to keep your leather cleats in great shape. The tongue is probably the cheapest part of the shoe, mainly the quality of material. These are very lightweight cleats, so a big positive in that category. I give these 4 stars based on the quality of the material on these cleats. They're good, just not top level. We'll see how they hold up over time. Thank you New Balance for being one of the only soccer shoe companies that offers the wide fitting cleat.