The Fifa World Cup has kicked off, with England’s first game looming on Wednesday 17 June. While many of us are familiar with England captain Harry Kane’s talent on the pitch, you may also be wondering where he gets his football boots from.
In training sessions, Kane rotates between Skechers models, but he plays in the SKX_2 elite pair. In fact, he favours the ‘sunset elite pack’ colourway that’s modelled on California's coastline.
Kane has been wearing Skechers football boots since his partnership with the brand began in 2023. He wore the SKX_01 first before swapping to the newer SKX_2 elite, which launched in summer of 2025. Designed to offer comfort and precision, they feature details like a textured upper for enhanced touch and grip on the ball.
While the elite boots are just shy of £200, the club boots from Skechers are a more scaled-back, affordable version. Plus, they’re reduced by an impressive 42 per cent at Amazon right now (was £65, now £37.50, Amazon.co.uk). But if it’s the elite firm ground football boots you’re interested in buying, keep reading for what you need to know.
Skechers SKX_2 elite firm ground football boots: £194.99, Amazon.co.uk
Suitable for play on dry natural surfaces, the SKX_2 elite firm ground boots have a lightweight construction and are designed to enhance propulsion, stability and precision. A knit upper should provide a precise fit while also keeping the foot securely in place. Plus, the upper also features moulding detail to improve ball control and striking, and the brand’s V-grip feature helps to improve grip on the ball, too.
The SKX_2 elite have a lace fastening and contain the brand’s signature hyper burst lightweight cushioning and an internal nylon chassis. Meanwhile, a multi-directional outsole aims to enhance traction on firm ground and improve your ball touch.
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