If you are looking for adidas wide soccer cleats, start with the Copa line. The laced Copa Pure IV has a roomy forefoot, while the Copa Icon 2 and the Copa Mundial are classic leather cleats on a wider last. The Predator sits between standard and wide, and the F50 is narrow. adidas does not offer a separate wide line, so the answer lies in the line, the tongue and the tier.
Below you will find how adidas cleats fit in width and length, which lines are wide, standard or narrow, what the tiers mean, and how to choose a size. Our top picks for the brand are in the list at the top of this page.
How do adidas soccer cleats fit in width and length?
adidas does not build one last for every line. The Copa has room in the forefoot, the Predator is roomy at the front and tapers in the midfoot, and the F50 is lean and low. The fit depends on the line even more than on the brand.
In length, adidas mostly runs true to size, with exceptions. The Copa Mundial runs long, the Copa Pure IV Laceless runs long, and for some Predator versions the product page says the cleat runs small. Check that on the product page. A size at adidas is not the same as the same size at Nike, so compare model by model.
adidas also sizes in thirds on many models, for example 9, 9 1/3, 9 2/3, 10 (check the size chart for your model). Those are smaller steps than the half sizes at Nike and Puma, which lets you choose more precisely. Between two sizes, lean toward the smaller one in leather and toward the larger one in a stiff synthetic cleat. More on that per line below, and our full guide on how adidas cleats fit goes further.
Which adidas lines are wide, standard or narrow?
Our verdicts come from manufacturer information, store fit notes and player experiences.
- Copa Pure IV: calfskin in the forefoot that stretches, a roomy forefoot where it counts, and deep lacing with a separate tongue. It is not truly wide, because the midfoot is tapered, but it is the most forgiving adidas. The heel is firm, so a narrow heel can slip. The Elite runs mostly true to size, and if you want a glove fit after break-in, half a size down is possible. Suitable for a wide forefoot and for a high instep when laced.
- Copa Pure 3: still widely available. Reviews differ: some report a narrow forefoot, others a good fit on wide kids’ feet. Treat it as medium to wide, with the laced version working best.
- Copa Icon 2: kangaroo leather, a roomy forefoot, a snug heel and a true to size fit. The leather stretches a little. A good pick for a classic leather feel, less so for a tight speed fit.
- Copa Mundial: the classic, with thick, soft kangaroo leather that stretches gradually, a central lacing and a wide last. It runs long: half a size to a full size down, and it feels tight at first. It suits wide feet and flat feet, and a high instep after break-in.
Medium to wide: adidas Predator
The Predator has a roomy, tall toe box and a medium to wide forefoot, but the midfoot is clearly tapered and narrower than on older versions. The heel counter sits on the outside, and narrow heels slip easily. Plan on 30 to 45 minutes of break-in, and expect it to sit well after about a session and a half.
The FT version (fold-over tongue) has more toe box room and a looser midfoot than the laced Elite. The laceless Predator drops out for a wide foot or a high instep. Reviews on the width of the current version differ: some wide feet are happy, others find it too narrow. With a wide foot a laceless cleat is usually a struggle, see laceless soccer cleats for wide feet.
Narrow: adidas F50
The F50 Hyperfast is narrow to standard with a tapered midfoot, low instep volume and a little extra length at the toe. It fits true to size. The F50 EVO is softer and opens up more for wider feet, and the F50 Messi has the most midfoot room of the F50 family.
One source calls the F50 Elite surprisingly roomy in the midfoot, while the more thorough test says it is not suitable for wide or flat feet. We follow the more thorough test. With a wide foot or a high instep, skip the F50.
What is the difference between Elite, Pro, League and Club?
adidas uses Elite, Pro, League and Club, and on the Elite there are variants too: Laceless and FT (fold-over tongue).
| Tier |
What changes |
Effect on fit |
| Elite |
Top version, also as Laceless or FT |
Most moldable. Laceless is the least adjustable |
| Pro |
Same technology, thicker upper |
Keeps much of the Elite shape. On the F50 the midfoot is marginally roomier |
| League |
Thicker synthetic upper |
Tighter and less supple. Laced is often more adjustable than an Elite Laceless |
| Club |
Entry version |
Least moldable |
Per tier, mostly the upper changes, and on some lines the tongue too. A laced Copa Pure IV League can fit a wide foot or a high instep better than an Elite Laceless, because you can adjust it. No source confirms that all tiers share the same last, so we work from the hypothesis of one last per line. Look at the tongue and the upper for each version.
Which size should you pick in adidas wide soccer cleats?
Start with your regular size and use the thirds to fine tune. Our size converter helps you compare sizes across brands.
- Copa Pure IV Elite: true to size. Half a size down can give a glove fit after break-in.
- Copa Pure IV Elite Laceless: runs long, so half a size down. We advise against it for a wide foot or a high instep.
- Copa Mundial: runs long, half to a full size down. It feels tight at first.
- Copa Icon 2: true to size.
- Predator: true to size. Do not size up to make up for stiffness. For turf versions, check whether the product page recommends a bigger size.
- F50: true to size. A bigger size gives you length, not room.
If you order online, the cleat advisor works with your size, complaint and surface.
adidas wide soccer cleats for a high instep or flat feet
With a high instep you want a laced version with a separate tongue. The laced Copa Pure IV is the strongest adidas for that, the Predator with laces or an FT tongue can work, and the Copa Mundial works after break-in. Laceless versions and the F50 drop out. For more detail, read about soccer cleats for a high instep.
For flat feet, sources mention the Copa Mundial for its padded, stable build. Whether a cleat has a removable insole and room for an orthotic is not confirmed for every model, so check it per model at the store. See also soccer cleats for orthotics.
adidas wide soccer cleats for kids
adidas has youth versions of the Copa Pure (League and Club), the Predator (League and Club) and the F50 (League and Club). One parent reports a good fit of the Copa Pure 3 Club on wide kids’ feet, but that is a single review. Keep 8 to 12 millimeters of growing room and measure your child regularly. For more on sizing, see wide kids’ soccer cleats.
Alternatives to adidas wide soccer cleats
If no adidas fits, look at brands with a wider range.
- For wide feet: Puma King 20, Nike Phantom 6, Mizuno Morelia II and New Balance 442 (also in 2E). Compare them on our page on New Balance for wide feet.
- For narrow feet: Nike Mercurial or Puma Ultra, comparable to the F50.
- For kangaroo leather: adidas still offers it in the Copa Icon 2 and Copa Mundial. Beyond that it is mostly Mizuno with the Morelia. Nike and Puma have stopped or are phasing it out. Read about Nike for wide feet too.
If you cannot decide between the two most popular adidas families, our comparison of the Predator vs the Copa sets them side by side.