How do adidas soccer cleats fit? Mostly true to size, with important exceptions: the Copa Mundial runs long (half a size to a full size down), and so do the laceless versions. The F50 is narrow, the Predator has a roomy toe box but a tapered midfoot, and the Copa Pure has the roomiest forefoot. adidas also uses third sizes, explained below.
Below you will read how each line fits and when another size is the better pick. If you have a wide foot, also look at our page on adidas wide soccer cleats.
What do adidas third sizes mean, like 9 1/3?
adidas sells many soccer cleats in steps of about a third of a size. After a 9 comes a 9 1/3, then a 9 2/3 and a 10. That gives you more choice between two full sizes than at brands that work in half sizes. If you cannot decide between two brands, our page on Nike vs adidas fit compares them.
You do not have to convert a third size. Pick the size from the adidas chart that sits closest to your regular size and check how your toes and heel sit. If a model runs long or short, you go up or down a third or half a step, depending on what the size chart of that model offers. Our size converter helps you compare charts.
Do adidas soccer cleats run big or small?
That depends on the line. Retailers and sources call the F50 and the Predator regular fit and true to size. The Copa Mundial runs long. The Copa Pure Elite fits true to size, and the laceless Elite runs long.
If you have a wide foot, do not think a bigger size is the answer. That gives length and heel slip. A wider line or leather works better, see how soccer cleats should fit.
How do adidas Copa soccer cleats fit?
The Copa Mundial is thick but soft kangaroo leather that stretches gradually. Sources advise half a size to a full size smaller than your regular size. It is tight in the beginning, until the leather molds to your foot. The differences between the two Copa lines are in our comparison of the Copa Mundial and Copa Pure.
The Copa Pure IV has a roomy forefoot, a slightly tapered midfoot and a heel that holds well. The Elite fits true to size, and if you want a glove fit after break-in, sources suggest half a size down. A narrow heel can slip. The Copa Icon 2 is made of kangaroo leather and fits true to size with a roomy forefoot.
How do adidas Predator soccer cleats fit?
The current Predator has a medium wide forefoot with a roomy, tall toe box, but the midfoot tapers clearly and is narrower than on older Predators. It fits true to size and you do not size up for stiffness. Buyers report that the current Predator fits narrower than the previous one: some wide feet are happy, others find it too narrow.
Plan on break-in. Sources say the cleat softens after 30 to 45 minutes of play and sits right after about a session and a half. The FT version with the fold-over tongue gives more room than the regular Elite, the laceless version does not. Our page on adidas Predator vs Copa puts the two lines side by side.
How do adidas F50 soccer cleats fit?
The F50 Hyperfast is narrow to standard, with a tapered midfoot and low instep volume. It fits true to size for narrow to standard feet, and a bigger size to solve tightness does not work well. The EVO gives more room for wider feet and the Messi has the most midfoot room of the F50 family.
Sources contradict each other here: one thorough review says the F50 Elite is not a cleat for wide feet, another calls the midfoot surprisingly roomy. That is a reason to look at other lines first if you have a wide foot.
Do adidas cleats fit differently for kids?
The youth lines follow the adult versions, with the lower tiers League and Club. Measure your child standing and with soccer socks, and take the bigger foot. For growing room and sizes, see kids’ soccer cleat sizing.
How does a lower tier fit?
Lower tiers such as Pro, League and Club usually have a thicker upper and give less. The same size therefore often feels tighter than on the Elite. No source confirms that all tiers have exactly the same last, so always try a lower tier on yourself before you decide.
Which size should you pick?
- Copa Mundial: half a size to a full size down, and expect a tight start.
- Copa Pure IV Elite: true to size, half a size down for a glove fit after break-in.
- Laceless Elite versions: run long, so go down a size step.
- Predator and F50: true to size.
- Copa Icon 2: true to size.
If you are unsure, the cleat advisor works with your foot, your complaint and your surface.