Making sure that your football boots fit right is an important factor for your performance during football training and on game day. You can also bend the boots by hand. Work the tough areas of the boots with your hands to make them supple and flexible ready for your feet.

This may sound like a strange solution to making your football boots fit but taking a shower whilst wearing the boots is a method which has been used for decades. Another obvious tactic, but often football boots with laces are tightened super tight. This can make the boots feel uncomfortable or difficult to put on (especially if you have wider feet) so one tip we recommend to try is loosening the laces fully. Only use this method if your boots are leather, and it must be stated that it can reduce the durability of the boots so must be done so cautiously. Use lukewarm water or tap water and make sure you are stood on your feet and moving your toes whilst you are waiting for them to dry. After around 30 minutes, the boots should have dried and will feel more comfortable the next time that you wear them. This may be a method which takes a few tries but is one that works. 4. Take a shower

You can also try the freezing method, which helps to expand the area of the shoe by placing two bags of water in the shoes and then putting them in the freezer. As the water turns to ice, the area will stretch and expand, making sure that there more room for your feet once the bags have defrosted. Some players do this for the improved grip they receive inside their boots. Others do it for the sponsorship money they collect from their apparel provider.

This may sound obvious but making sure you get the right size boots is important. Forget about the rumours that your teammate told you about Ronaldo wearing boots which are two sizes too small because it’s not true and can be damaging to your feet. Wearing your new boots in non-play settings will help to ease your feet into the new boots and will help the boots mould to the natural shape of your feet. Completing everyday tasks in your boots will allow you to slowly wear the boots in before you use them in a gameplay situation. So wash the dishes in them, walk to the shop in them or just wear them whilst lounging in the MFC training kit.Once you have warmed the boots with a hairdryer, make sure that you wear the boots for a further 10-20 minutes whilst they cool to ensure that the boots set in place. 6. Stuff your boots