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Last updated: October 5, 2026 5 min read  Every young soccer player deserves cleats that move with them. The right pair should feel comfortable enough that your child can focus fully on the game. Whether they play indoors or out, and whether they are a novice or years into play, the best Nike soccer cleats for kids offer support, stability, and grip. Here’s a kids soccer cleats buying guide to help you land on a shoe that levels up your child’s game and confidence. ## Quick Takeaways - Nike Jr. Mercurial youth soccer cleats are built for speed and are ideal for young players who sprint and rely on explosive movement. - Nike Jr. Phantom cleats are built for precision and are ideal for midfielders and forwards focused on ball control and passing. - Nike Jr. Tiempo cleats are built for touch and comfort and are ideal for beginners and players who prioritize feel over speed. - Match cleat type to your child’s level and playing surface and style. - Prioritize the right fit. ## Which Cleats Does Nike Offer? To kick off your search, here’s a rundown of Nike’s lineup of kids’ soccer cleats. They accommodate different playing styles, whether your child focuses most on speed, precision, or touch and comfort. ## Nike Jr. Mercurial  [](https://www.nike.com/w/kids-soccer-1gdj0zv4dh)  [](https://www.nike.com/w/kids-soccer-1gdj0zv4dh) Built for speed, Nike Jr. Mercurial cleats are designed for young players who rely on explosive acceleration and quick direction changes. They’re ideal for wingers and forwards. __Nike Jr. Mercurial Superfly:__ Nike’s fastest boot features a NikeLite plate with a traction pattern that allows for free movement and a soft NikeSkin upper for optimal comfort. __Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor__: Designed for quick cuts, this lightweight boot utilizes exclusive Nike technology that supports quick turns and smooth changes of direction. ## Shop Nike Jr. Mercurial Cleats [View All](https://www.nike.com/w/kids-mercurial-soccer-shoes-1gdj0z4f1bzv4dhzy7ok) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Pro \ Big Kids' Firm-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$150__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-mercurial-vapor-17-pro-big-kids-firm-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-riB3YT7q/IQ7644-900) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$70__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-mercurial-vapor-17-academy-big-kids-multi-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-MfC41QQf/IQ7642-900) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Mercurial Superfly 11 Academy \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground High-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$80__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-mercurial-superfly-11-academy-big-kids-multi-ground-high-top-soccer-cleats-WXqRkdO9/IQ7645-900) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy \ Big Kids' Turf Low-Top Soccer Shoes \ __$70__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-mercurial-vapor-17-academy-big-kids-turf-low-top-soccer-shoes-MfC41QQf/IQ6401-900) - [ \ Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy \ Big Kids' Indoor/Court Low-Top Soccer Shoes \ __$65__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-mercurial-vapor-17-academy-big-kids-indoor-court-low-top-soccer-shoes-MfC41QQf/IO0141-102) - [ \ Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy \ Big Kids' Artificial-Grass Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$41.97__ __$65__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-mercurial-vapor-17-academy-big-kids-artificial-grass-low-top-soccer-cleats-MfC41QQf/IO1467-600) - [ \ Nike Jr. Mercurial Superfly 11 Club \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground High-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$36.97__ __$55__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-mercurial-superfly-11-club-big-kids-multi-ground-high-top-soccer-cleats-WnpnFjgC/IO1552-100) - [ \ Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Club \ Little Kids' Multi-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$40__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-mercurial-vapor-17-club-little-kids-multi-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-OS0cX7Ne/IO1486-001) - [ \ Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Club \ Little Kids' Multi-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$40__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-mercurial-vapor-17-club-little-kids-multi-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-e9o2tsGh/IO1486-600) - [ \ Nike Jr. Mercurial Superfly 11 Academy "Sam Kerr" \ Little Kids' Multi-Ground High-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$67.97__ __$80__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-mercurial-superfly-11-academy-sam-kerr-little-kids-multi-ground-high-top-soccer-cleats-bvQ2tjx1/IU1781-300) ## Nike Jr. Phantom  [](https://www.nike.com/w/kids-soccer-1gdj0zv4dh) Built for precision, Nike Jr. Phantom is designed for midfielders and forwards who prioritize ball control, passing accuracy, and striking. Consider these boots if your young player’s focus is on fast turns, accelerated moves, and precision. GripKnit uppers help with ball contact, agility plates support fast directional changes, and laceless options offer quick entry. ## Shop Nike Jr. Phantom Cleats [View All](https://www.nike.com/w/kids-phantom-soccer-shoes-1gdj0z1msyxzv4dhzy7ok) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Phantom 6 Low Pro \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Soccer Cleats \ __$150__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-phantom-6-low-pro-big-kids-multi-ground-soccer-cleats-f5TGxDk3/IQ7639-900) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Phantom 6 Low Academy \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Soccer Cleats \ __$70__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-phantom-6-low-academy-big-kids-multi-ground-soccer-cleats-F1jItOQm/IQ7640-900) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Phantom 6 High Academy \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Soccer Cleats \ __$80__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-phantom-6-high-academy-big-kids-multi-ground-soccer-cleats-ghFYMJfI/IQ3693-900) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Phantom 6 High Academy \ Big Kids' Artificial-Grass Soccer Cleats \ __$80__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-phantom-6-high-academy-big-kids-artificial-grass-soccer-cleats-ghFYMJfI/IQ7643-900) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Phantom 6 Low Academy \ Big Kids' Turf Soccer Shoes \ __$70__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-phantom-6-low-academy-big-kids-turf-soccer-shoes-F1jItOQm/IQ8303-900) - [ \ Nike Jr. Phantom 6 Low Academy "Erling Haaland" \ Big Kids' Artificial-Grass Soccer Cleats \ __$70__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-phantom-6-low-academy-erling-haaland-big-kids-artificial-grass-soccer-cleats-F1jItOQm/IH1794-401) - [ \ Nike Jr. Phantom 6 Low Club "Erling Haaland" \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Soccer Cleats \ __$55__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-phantom-6-low-club-erling-haaland-big-kids-multi-ground-soccer-cleats-cqJE1JYq/IV4044-401) - [ \ Nike Jr. Phantom 6 High Academy \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Soccer Cleats \ __$67.97__ __$80__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-phantom-6-high-academy-big-kids-multi-ground-soccer-cleats-ghFYMJfI/IH1789-901) - [ \ Nike Jr. Phantom 6 High Club \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Soccer Cleats \ __$37.97__ __$55__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-phantom-6-high-club-big-kids-multi-ground-soccer-cleats-NpzBI4z9/HQ2022-446) - [ \ Nike Jr. Phantom 6 Low Academy \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Soccer Cleats \ __$42.97__ __$65__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-phantom-6-low-academy-big-kids-multi-ground-soccer-cleats-F1jItOQm/HM9203-446) ## Nike Jr. Tiempo  [](https://www.nike.com/w/kids-soccer-1gdj0zv4dh) Built for touch and comfort, the Nike Jr. Tiempo is designed for beginners, defenders, and players who prioritize a soft, controlled feel of the ball. The FlyTouch synthetic leather uppers mold naturally to the foot, offering a glove-like fit and shorter break-in period. ## Shop Nike Jr. Tiempo Cleats [View All](https://www.nike.com/w/kids-tiempo-soccer-shoes-1gdj0z20w7kzv4dhzy7ok) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Tiempo Maestro Academy \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$65__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-tiempo-maestro-academy-big-kids-multi-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-sfwZDCWm/IQ4124-900) - [ \ Nike United Jr. Tiempo Maestro Academy \ Big Kids' Turf Low-Top Soccer Shoes \ __$70__](https://www.nike.com/t/united-jr-tiempo-maestro-academy-big-kids-turf-low-top-soccer-shoes-sfwZDCWm/IV1733-900) - [ \ Nike Jr. Tiempo Streetgato \ Big Kids' Indoor/Court Low-Top Soccer Shoes \ __$65__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-tiempo-streetgato-big-kids-indoor-court-low-top-soccer-shoes-6pWFy7bP/IB5039-102) - [ \ Nike Jr. Tiempo Maestro Club \ Little Kids' Multi-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$50__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-tiempo-maestro-club-little-kids-multi-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-FxBUnRO4/IV5228-001) - [ \ Nike Jr. Tiempo Maestro Club Flex \ Little Kids' Multi-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$27.97__ __$35__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-tiempo-maestro-club-flex-little-kids-multi-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-gjsOis10/IB5029-007) - [ \ Nike Jr. Tiempo Maestro Club \ Indoor/Court Low-Top Soccer Shoes \ __$37.97__ __$45__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-tiempo-maestro-club-indoor-court-low-top-soccer-shoes-Q2ySHfjj/IB5033-100) - [ \ Nike Jr. Tiempo Maestro Academy \ Little Kids' Multi-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$39.97__ __$60__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-tiempo-maestro-academy-little-kids-multi-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-RdVJ5bZS/IV5222-001) - [ \ Nike Jr. Tiempo Streetgato PRM \ Big Kids' Low-Top Soccer Shoes \ __$44.97__ __$70__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-tiempo-streetgato-prm-big-kids-low-top-soccer-shoes-KfHmJEbg/IV5706-100) - [ \ Nike Jr. Tiempo Maestro Club \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$31.97__ __$45__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-tiempo-maestro-club-big-kids-multi-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-Q2ySHfjj/IB5025-007) - [ \ Nike Jr. Tiempo Maestro Academy \ Big Kids' Multi-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats \ __$40.97__ __$60__](https://www.nike.com/t/jr-tiempo-maestro-academy-big-kids-multi-ground-low-top-soccer-cleats-sfwZDCWm/IB5026-146) ## How to Choose Soccer Cleats for Kids  [](https://www.nike.com/w/kids-soccer-1gdj0zv4dh)  [](https://www.nike.com/w/kids-soccer-1gdj0zv4dh) Ready to give soccer shoe shopping a shot? Before your child tries on cleats, consider these factors. __Playing Style____:__ Think about your child’s [soccer position](https://www.nike.com/a/soccer-positions) (Tiempo for defenders, Phantom for midfielders, and Mercurial or Phantom for forwards), and whether they prioritize speed (Mercurial), precision (Phantom), or touch and comfort (Tiempo). __Playing Surface:__ Determine which surface they play on most frequently. Here’s a rundown of the different types of surfaces with the features that cater to them. - __Firm Ground (FG):__ Designed for outdoor natural grass fields, featuring conical studs for stability and grip - __Turf (TF):__ Made for artificial grass or turf fields, with shorter rubber studs that provide traction to help maintain balance (without damaging the surface) - __Indoor Courts (IC):__ Flat, rubber soles designed for grip on indoor surfaces - __Multi-Ground (MG):__ Versatile cleats with stud patterns suitable for mixed surfaces, ideal for players who play on various pitches Each cleat in the Nike Jr. line-up comes in different versions for these different surfaces. __Experience:__ Beginners benefit from softer uppers and cushioning, while more experienced players often prefer responsive plates in the soles to help boost speed and ball control. ## Which Nike Jr. Cleats Are Best for Beginners? Nike’s Jr. Tiempo line is the most beginner-friendly. Its FlyTouch synthetic leather upper is soft, molds to the foot, and requires no break-in time. This shoe is also versatile, with traction suitable for multiple surfaces. Nike’s Jr. Phantom is an alternative for players intent on more grip on the ball. ## Kids’ Soccer Cleats Sizing Guide Fit should come first when it comes to enhancing enjoyment and play and reducing the risk of injury. Before heading to the store, have your child wear the socks they use for soccer. Then, seek out soccer cleats that fit snugly yet [do not pinch.](https://www.nike.com/a/how-should-soccer-cleats-fit) Make sure there’s about a thumb’s width of space between the big toe and the cleat’s tip and that the heel doesn’t slip. Although you might be tempted to size up to accommodate growth, choose shoes that fit properly now. ## FAQs Are Nike Jr. soccer cleats unisex? Yes. Sizing follows standard kids’ shoe sizing. When should kids get new soccer cleats? Replace kids’ soccer cleats every six to eight months. But consider doing so sooner if the shoes become too tight or show signs of wear (worn studs, splitting seams, or holes in the uppers). To help extend their life, [clean them regularly](https://www.nike.com/a/how-to-clean-soccer-cleats). Which Nike youth soccer cleats are best if I’m on a strict budget? Nike Academy and Club tier cleats offer solid performance at a lower price point and are appropriate for most youth players. What other soccer items should I buy my child? Your child might get a kick out of these gift ideas for [additional soccer gear](https://www.nike.com/a/gifts-for-soccer-players), like a jersey or ball. 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