Best football boots to buy in India

After the fanfare of the Euros, domestic campaigns are underway as the football extravaganza is sure to grip the enthusiasts for the next ten months. Beyond the games being watched in the stadiums or watched on telly from all around the globe, football fans can be seen playing in every ground, on the streets, on turfs regularly with their mates or just on a Sunday for a mud fest.Of all the football accessories, cleats or studs are the most important equipment one wears. The wrong choice of shoes can result in a bad game while the right one gives the proper support and traction needed to play according to one's potential. Every fan waits eagerly for the latest football shoes to be released as it is not an easy job to choose a cleat with a string of choices available at one's disposal.New models are released every year with new technologies to make you faster, more agile and a solid opponent on the turf or a field. Nike, Adidas, Puma and Under Armour face off against one another to release the best cleats according to the latest technology and comfort.So let's take a look the ten best football studs and cleats in India for 2016-17 season:

#10 Mizuno Morelia Neo

The Japanese brand has expanded his business to the United States and also in Europe. The Mizuno Morelia Neo Classic MD and Club MD are the choices of studs available in the Indian market. These are perfect for natural grass surfaces which are designed mainly for acceleration and enhanced traction.

At 180g, these are the lightest leather boots in the world with a graded Pebax sole plate for a lightweight feel. The hold of this cleat is excellent as the makers have designed a multi-stud pattern for solid food hold. Mizuno Morelia Neo studs are available on Amazon only within a price range of Rs. 3387 - Rs 3869. This brand was introduced in the Indian market from March 2016.

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#9 Puma evoPower 3.3 FG

This shoe is recommended if you are looking for power, support, and substance. It is suitable for all natural surfaces featuring soft synthetic upper for durability and comfort. With a GripTex print at upper enhancing ball control in wet and dry conditions and asymmetrical lace closure for a snug fitMix of bladed and conical studs offers the optimal mix between stability and maneuverability.

This was released in May 2016 while this cleat guarantees accuracy and is packed with a power punch. Puma evoSport 3.3 is available on Amazon, Jabong and Flipkart in a price range of Rs. 5499-6499.

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#8 Adidas Messi 16.4 Fxg J

Another classic from Adidas' Messi collection as the 16.4 brings a futuristic design coupled with super comfort. Released in June, Adidas' 16 series takes cushioning and stability to an altogether different level. It features synthetic upper for durability and a rough use whereas a wearMesh lining for extra space. A rubber sole gives greater traction and it is available in Silver colour.

It is a narrow fit with low ankle height as the experts have suggested this lace up to be a value for money. Adidas 16.4 Messi collection is available on Jabong at a price of Rs. 3799.

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#7 Nike Mercurial Victory Vi Tf

The red coloured Nike class are designed to provide stunning pace on natural or artificial surfaces. These too are made from synthetic material with embossed ridges on the upper. Construction consists of a tongueless lace up which provides a locked down outsole. A treading pattern gives a superior traction which makes this cleat a must buy.

This is one of the best cleat from the Mercurial collection and is available in red colour with a round tip and narrow ankle length. It is available on Jabong only at Rs. 7595.

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#6 Puma EvoSpeed 1.5 SL

The EvoSpeed collection was released on April 20, 2016 especially for the Euros. In the European Championship, these cleats were worn by the likes of Marco Reus and Antonio Griezmann whilst Sergio Aguero wore it too in the Copa America. These studs have a striking look with the right boot being yellow and left being pink and weigh just 108 grams.

Puma introduced one of their boldest designs to guarantee maximum on-pitch visibility. The cleats consists of synthetic upper for durability as wel as a cushioning TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) sole for comfort. These are available on Flipkart, Amazon and Jabong in the price range of Rs. 7199-11999.

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#5 Adidas Ace 16.4

With synthetic upper and rubber sole, Adidas Ace collection has been one of the most selling studs for Adidas in 2016. Their special Paul Pogba boots for the Euros were a too which had his favoured tagline, 'Pogboom'. The 16.4 is the best of the Ace lot because of the latest “ Primesh“ concept.

Primesh upper for sock-like fit design creates a slight pocket underfoot for better control which will enhance your performance. The Adidas Ace 16.4 is available on Jabong for Rs. 4499 and was released in February 2016.

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#4 Nike Mercurial Vortex

The cheapest of Nike's Mercurial edition has been a popular cleat throughout the world mainly for its comfort. Upper side has a trophy synthetic leather with micro texture as it provides a soft touch and stable fit. The missile region has a Die-cut EVA sock-liner which delivers comfort and support. TPU plate combining conical forefoot studs and oblong heel studs concludes the outsole of the Vortex.

It comes in a lot of colours mainly white, black and blue as the customers have been given a lot of variety in this piece. Vortex is available on Amazon in the price range of Rs. 4,295-16,499.

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#3 Puma EvoTouch Pro

This piece of beauty is the latest design to come out from Puma after the highly successful evoSpeed and evoPower. These cleats concentrate the most on control as it offers stability matched by none other at this time. Released a month before, it consists the good from both of Puma's earlier collections, however, the entire upper seems to be identical to Nike Magista.

The “evoknit” sock creates a supportive barefoot feel and supreme comfort. The internal GripTex technology ensures optimal grip and avoids slipping inside the shoe. The new tooling features a speedtrack spine for enhanced reactivity and torsional stability whilst the conical studs ensure excellent ground penetration and stability. This shoe will be worn by Marco Veratti and Cesc Fabregas in the 2016-17 season. It's available on Amazon for Rs. 37,256.

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#2 Adidas Ace PrimeKnit

A PRIMEKNIT upper delivers total control with no wearing time. Designed to give you total control of the ball on firm and artificial ground pitches.These cleats let you experience zero wearing time with a PrimeKnit upper that molds perfectly to the foot the instant you slip it on. Control the ball at high speed with a Purecut laceless sock forefoot with no edges or overlays to get between the foot and the ball.

PrimeKnit has a total skin synthetic with first touch cushioning. 3D Control Web surface and non-stop grip (NSG) is a pathbreaking technology by Adidas. Heel stabilizer and Total control stud configuration lowers stud height for control on any type of playing surface on the midsole. It has a Primeknit fit collar too and is worn by the likes of James Rodriguez and Manuel Neuer.

It is available on Amazon only within a price range of Rs. 33,999-34,222.

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#1 Nike Hypervenom Phantom II

This stunning piece of beauty is designed specifically for players blessed with blistering pace and thrust. Combining a high cut Dynamic Fit collar with a tongue-less upper construction, the Nike Hypervenom Phantom II football boots also include Flywire strings that are applied to the NikeSkin upper for improved lockdown and a sock-like fit.

The second edition to the Phantom set is worn by the likes of Roberto Lewandowski, Edinson Cavani and Jamie Vardy. Available in wolf gray, orange and black in India, these cleats are famous abroad for their Volt colour cleat too. These boot bring back the iconic old honeycomb-like upper and is available on both Amazon and Jabong at a price of Rs. 34,818.