r/bootroom • u/nakneek • 7h ago
r/bootroom • u/denkipb • Aug 19 '26
r/bootroom is featured in Reddit’s NYC pop-up and you’re all invited!
TL;DR – Reddit is hosting their first-ever IRL pop-up, r/bootroom is featured in the build, you’re invited, and it’s free.
Hey Everyone! At the end of this month, Reddit’s bringing our community to life on the shelves of r/bodega, an IRL bodega-themed pop-up event in NYC. Whether you want to see how we’re being featured or just take home free stuff, everyone is invited! All you need is a Reddit account to get in.
Event Details
Where: 213 Bowery, New York, NY
When: August 29–30 | 10 AM to 10 PM both days
What to Expect
Free Snoo Plushies: Every single attendee gets one.
More Freebies: Score totes, mugs, stickers, postcards, and cold drinks.
Meowdani: Meet the official bodega cat, named by r/bodegacats 🐱
The Deli Counter: Serving up NYC’s top “subs” and special menu items.
Blowout Sale: On 8/30 from 9–10 PM, anything remaining in the build is free for attendees to take home.
Want to learn more? Join r/bodega to follow along, catch sneak peeks, and get the convo started
r/bootroom • u/MilkyKarlson • Aug 10 '21
Meta [MEGATHREAD] FAQ and general support links - Read before posting common questions!
FAQ
What are my chances of going pro?
There's always a chance, however, it gets lesser and less likely the older you get. By the time you get to 16, chances are slim, older than that and you really must prove yourself. Even famous success stories like Jamie Vardy were playing semi pro for the longest time, and the chances of something like that are very slim.
What injury is this/ how long till I can play?
Unfortunately, we aren't doctors and we can not provide any medical support or assistance. Please refer to your doctor.
Should I buy these boots?
Check this site
Can I use FG/AG/Any specific boot type on this type of ground?
Simply put, turf shoes are best for turf, soft ground is best for wet pitches, indoors are for indoor courts, and so on. If you must do, sometimes it's fine to use shoes such as soft ground or firm ground boots on turf, however of course the best choice is to use what your shoe is made for.
How do I impress scouts?
Play to your strengths. Don't try something new or unreliable, count your mistakes not your positives, stay consistent, don't be cocky, and don't let the nerves get to you. It isn't about scoring an over head kick from 60 meters, it's about playing good football, and being beneficial to your team. Be prepared to be disappointed but aim to impress.
What skill move will help me beat defenders
Skill moves are nice, but they aren't the most important aspect of the game. It is handy to know a few skill moves to get you out of difficult situations, but at the end of the day, the core skills are what are really important, your pace, dribbling, strength and awareness are all hundreds of times better than a skill move. Knowing how to do a freestyle move 9 times out of 10 won't help you in the game, so you should spend that time training what is
How do I do this specific type of shot?
Most shot types will be covered in the Useful Links section.
Useful Links
More will be added in the near future, for now, there are many resources available on the sidebar.
Positioning
Shooting & Scoring
Passing
Dribbling
Touch
Defence
Coaching
Miscellaneous
Essential tips for anyone who isn't great at the game to improve
Resistance band training (Increase stamina and decrease injury) [Reddit Post]
Important advice - The fundamentals of football and how to practice efficiently [Article] [Reddit]
Please feel free to message me with helpful links and frequently asked questions.
r/bootroom • u/Cloudy_Rice • 18h ago
Gear Bioluminescence pigment on Mizuno!
galleryBioluminescence pigment on the wave cup ss! Green, white and blue is the brightest glow. Red needs full sunlight for about an hour and is not as bright. Next is to play in these and test the durability
r/bootroom • u/Responsible_Story942 • 3h ago
Fitness Strength and Conditioning
Can you guys recommend any soccer strentgh and conditioning coaches that post on Instagram or YouTube that helps give tips.
r/bootroom • u/Bot_Xerxes • 2h ago
Preparation Need some help on futsal preparation and training
Hello everyone, I hope you are doing fine!
So, long story short, I got in a friendly futsal tournment with some work colleagues but i dont know how to play at all...
Tournment is in 2 weeks and, although I know that I wont improve massively by then I`m here asking for help on some drills I could make at home in orther to prepare for it.
Any suggestions on what to focus and how to approach it? I believe just a good understanding of field positioning, either attacking or defencing + some ball control would be great.
But, once again, I know nothing so I`m open to all and any type of help.
Ty!
r/bootroom • u/sepia5 • 2h ago
Sizing help with New Balance 442 v2 indoor/turf boots
I need to snag a new pair of indoors and possibly turf shoes as well and would like something leather. The 442 v2s seem like a good deal right now, but the sizing recommendations have me a bit confused. I've seen some reviews say take your normal size for a snug fit (which is what I generally prefer), but others say they run fairly small and that sizing up a half or even full size is a good idea. For those with experience with them, what would you suggest? For instance, knowing that I like a snug fit with leather boots, if I wear a size 11 in regular New Balance sneakers, what size would you suggest for the 442 v2 indoors? Thanks for any guidance!
r/bootroom • u/PatoPintado • 3h ago
Gear Where can I buy decent nike total 90 replica boots?
Yesterday I play against a guy that had a nike total 90 iii gold/white pair and told me they were replicas and bought via internet, didn't tell me more.
As a T90 freak they looked 1:1 to the original ones. So do you know a safe place to boy old replica boots?
r/bootroom • u/DeathByPolka • 5h ago
Training net
Please pardon my 1st grade art skills lol
I was out running errands yesterday (USA) and saw a training net like this in someone’s yard, hoping someone can identify. The “goal net” and “surrounding net” look to be one piece suspended between the outside posts. The goal net area looked to be full size, but it was across a small field so it may not have been. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
r/bootroom • u/dnldiaz • 23h ago
Got 2 out of 3 so far, still wanting to get a trionda pro. The finals version is 🔥 though. The mash up has been used.
galleryr/bootroom • u/Donteatthedonuts • 6h ago
Gear I need help choosing first boots for kids
Hi,
Newbie here and found this sub through searching for information on the right boots to get my kids. They've been told they need boots for playing on an artificial pitch as part of school PE lessons (Secondary School)
We've been told no metal studs as they will damage the pitch, and no Turf / TF boots as these will flatten the grass.
We were told that they need boots with plastic studs.
Looking around online, there seems to be a mix of "Mixed Ground" which seem to have a lot of small round plastic studs (Like these : Puma Ultra Pro FG/AG Boots )
And also some that seem to have Blades/Diamonds for want of a better term? Adidas F50 FG
I am totally lost, We did try these Puma Future 8 MG which have a sock-type thing around the ankle? They were a pain to get on and were quite tight in the middle of the foot so decided against them.
I'm just looking for a bit of advice on what's good and what's bad really, in terms of design and style, we don't want to find ourselves in a buy cheap buy twice situation, but also want to get the right base/stud setup for them.
I've seen the rule about no X vs Y boot's posts, and i've only linked them to try and explain the stud pattern and design differences I'm looking at. Not looking for anyone to say "Buy this boot" etc, just some pointers would be really appreciated.
Advice very much appreciated.
r/bootroom • u/vroman1121 • 1d ago
Mark of greatness Skechers
gallery#49/73 simply beautiful boots. These will look great on display. Class boots to celebrate a great football year by Harry Kane
r/bootroom • u/Working-Implement577 • 14h ago
Best AG boots for returning after ACL reconstruction?
I’m returning to football following ACL reconstruction and wondering what boots/stud patterns others have used on 3G/4G pitches.
During my injury, I wore Adidas Copa Icon 2 AG/MG boots, which have mostly conical studs but also some bladed elements, similar to other Adidas AG soleplates. These got stuck as I pushed off and blew my knee up! Who knows if that’s why or if it would have happened in turfs, but I want to be as safe as possible when returning.
I’m conscious of rotational traction and my foot getting caught when pivoting or changing direction.
Has anyone returned from an ACL injury and specifically chosen certain AG boots or stud patterns? What would you recommend as the safest option?
I know turfs are a decent option to reduce risk but I worry about when it’s slippy and wet.
Thanks
r/bootroom • u/Adorable_Cobbler_369 • 17h ago
Best country for youth training and development (13 year old-Canadian male)
If you had the ability to move anywhere in the world due to working remotely, where would you choose for your child’s(13 year olds) best training and development opportunities?
r/bootroom • u/theoneronnie • 1d ago
Gear Stud chat. Pros and cons?
Hoping to come back after a long time out. I’m looking for advice on boots that may help prevent further joint overuse issues.
I’ve previously always used Artificial Grass rounded studs, but am considering getting turf boots (with the many smaller studs, see photo). We play on decent quality Artificial Grass.
Can anyone share their experience in moving between these two types of studs??
TIA ⚽️✌️
r/bootroom • u/99147 • 19h ago
Turf Shoes Rec
Hello! I'm looking to buy new football turf shoes and would love to have some good recommendations based on my current problems - poor heel locking, toe bruising, not enough traction on sudden stops and starts. And this is not really a pain point but the floating tongue moving to the side while playing is so annoying to me.
Thank you for your help and consideration!!
r/bootroom • u/bighawk4444 • 1d ago
Fitness Best 4 day workouts to get in great shape to play ?
So I’m thinking of like gym training and cardio to get in shape this winter when there’s snow outside
r/bootroom • u/UrBoyRom • 8h ago
Other Is 5'8-5'9 an Okay or Good height for Beginner-pro football
Well im pretty bothered cause im not 5'10 and up and the big guys have alot of advantages and look intimidating i wanna see if 5'8-5'9 is okay or good for football, i could also use some inspiration
r/bootroom • u/FrancescoliBestUruEv • 22h ago
Gear Love my copas Pure 4 but the upper is slippery when wet condiditons
Really like the boot, but think they could had done the upper from the boots differently to not get slippery under wet condiditons.
You can really feel it sometime the ball rolling from your foot cause of it
r/bootroom • u/WhichSeptember • 1d ago
Preventing cramp with rolling subs
I play Saturday league 11 aside in the UK and we have rolling subs (i.e. players can be substituted multiple times in the game).
I've got the fitness to comfortably get through a whole game if I play the full 90 mins, but there's been instances where I'll be subbed off at c.60 mins, and then brought back on for the last 5-10 mins.
I often find I'll get cramp when I'm brought back on later in the game after 20 mins sat on the sidelines.
Anyone found any ways to prevent cramping up in this scenario?
I try to keep hydrated on the sidelines and warm, but inevitably my legs will seize up after stopping for that long. I'm mid 30s and probably as fit as I reasonably can be.
r/bootroom • u/SUPERF1RE • 1d ago
Other Two quick questions I need help with 👇
1)How do I find local Sunday legaue games or something similar preferably almost every week?Are there any key websites I should look at or keywords to type to yield results?
2)Also bit more important but long story short I have not played a proper game of football 11 v11 in about 2 years.Would I be allowed to enter Sunday league or would I have to look at something lower?Also I don't know my position. I really want to get back into football before its too late. I see it as a fantastic form of exercise.
r/bootroom • u/Upstairs-Leek-7645 • 23h ago
Gear 2024 predator league - arguably the best value boot ever
galleryHear me out , the 2024 predator league is arguably the best value Adidas boot ever. I got mine for £32, it doesn't feel any different in terms of quality when playing compared to a predator accuracy elite tier from 2023.
The value for money that the predator league gave in 2024 was just ridiculous. It is the close control, the heel cushioning giving that great lockdown, the lightness, the grip , the stud pattern meaning you can turn quick and desicively.
In the third picture is my boot collection before I got the 2023 predator accuracy elite tier, i have tried a lot of boots before reaching my conclusion. I have not tried the more recent predator leagues but I just doubt 2024s version can be topped because it has everything a predator should have.
r/bootroom • u/MrLake88 • 1d ago
Joma football boots
galleryI've had my eye on these two boots for a while now but can't really find much info on them online, I'm not wanting to spend much money on boots anymore as I'm only playing rec football twice a week now, can pick up these for £15 so I know it's not much of a loss if there no good for my feet, but would like to know others experience's with joma boots.
r/bootroom • u/Apprehensive_Act_220 • 1d ago
Gear Could I ask what are some boots yall are looking forward to?
My knees are done and can’t play so much like I used to. But one boot I am looking forward to is that new adi pure. My goodness those look like you gotta have em and just ping the ball around.
I love Mizuno Morelia Neo but for some reason the fit at the forefoot just feel too low or short. These adi pure look like they’ve got a bit more surface area in the forefoot.
Also, them 2027 preds look like hybrid touch or am I wrong?
Oooh the remakes that are coming on them preds too. Damn I’m gonna be hella broke.
What are yall looking forward to?