Should your soccer shoes last for more than one season?

Actually it all depends.  Younger players that are still growing may be lucky to get a spring and fall season out of their shoes.  But in reality you will probably need to replace shoes each season at minimum due to normal wear and tear and the conditions you play in.

Like any shoe wear and tear will depend on how often it is worn.  In the case of soccer shoes it also depends on the surface you are playing on.  Surfaces that are abrasive like astro turf and hard ground will cause accelerated wear on a pair of shoes.    It would be in a player’s best interest not to wear soccer shoes for recreation like skateboarding or playing on asphalt or cement.  Serious players will want to consider a pair of shoes for practice and a pair of shoes for games.

Have you come across this situation yet?  Your soccer shoes are  a size 8 but your street shoes are a size 10?

Happens all the time.   Don’t Panic.

It is not uncommon for different shoe manufacturers to vary up to two sizes from manufacturer to manufacturer. It is just like how sizes differ from manufacturer to manufacturer of jeans or dresses.

So do yourself a favor, buy shoes that fit.  Don’t worry about the size difference if it varies from your street shoes.

Do you need help selecting soccer shoes for the type of soccer you are playing? Eurosport has a great guide that will help you make choices based on indoor or outdoor surfaces and the variance in field conditions.