Adidas soccer shoes are generally wider than Nike’s.
If you have wide feet or prefer a roomier fit, Adidas is usually the better pick. Nike tends to make more narrow, form-fitting shoes — especially in their speed-focused lines like Mercurial.

But it’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. Let’s break it down by brand and model to help you choose smart.

🏷️ Nike: Sleek and Snug

Nike builds most of their soccer shoes with a tight, close-to-foot fit — designed for agility, speed, and lockdown.

Typical Nike Fit:

Narrow through the midfoot and toe box
Form-fitting uppers for a second-skin feel
Best for players with standard or slim feet

Narrow Models:

Mercurial (Vapor, Superfly): built for speed; very snug
Phantom GX: still narrow, though a bit more forgiving
Tiempo Legend: slightly roomier, especially older generations

🔧 If you’re going with Nike and have wider feet, your best bet is the Tiempo line. Look for the Academy or Pro tiers — they’re often less tight than the top-end Elites.

🏷️ Adidas: Wider and More Accommodating

Adidas generally has a roomier fit, especially in the midfoot and forefoot.

Typical Adidas Fit:

More width across the ball of the foot
Flexible uppers that stretch with use
Better for players with wide or flat feet

Wide-Friendly Models:

Copa Mundial / Mundial Goal: leather stretches and molds to your foot
Predator Accuracy / Edge: more forgiving in the forefoot
X and Nemeziz (older lines): these run narrower, similar to Nike Mercurials

Adidas also tends to run true to size, while Nike shoes may require going up half a size, especially for wider feet.

🧠 What About Indoor or Futsal Shoes?

The same general rule applies:

Nike indoor shoes like the React Gato or Lunar Gato are snug.
Adidas indoor shoes like the Samba and Copa Sense .3 have more room.

Also consider Joma, Mizuno, or New Balance — these brands make shoes specifically known for wide-fit comfort, especially in futsal models.

✅ Which Brand Should You Choose?

Foot Type	Better Brand	Why
Narrow/Standard	Nike	Locked-in fit, tight feel
Wide/Flat Feet	Adidas	More room in toe/midfoot
Extra Wide Feet	Joma/Mizuno	Specialized for wider builds

👟 Pro Tip Before Buying

Try them on with your game socks — especially long soccer socks or grip socks.
Check return policies — many stores let you return lightly used shoes if they don’t fit right.
Break them in — especially leather models (like Adidas Copa or Nike Tiempo) that mold to your foot over time.

Wrapping It Up (No Clichés)

If you want a snug, second-skin feel and don’t mind narrow shoes, go Nike.
If you need more space and comfort — especially in the forefoot — Adidas wins.

Still unsure? Let me know your foot shape, position, and playing surface, and I’ll recommend the best fit for you.