New Arrival New Balance Tekela Elite Low Laced V5 2E Wide Firm Ground Soccer Cleats - Neon Tide Pack (FA26)
The control cleat that finally fits a wide foot
If your foot is wide, you know the trade most touch cleats force: cram a standard last, or size up until the heel slips. The Tekela Elite skips it. This is a top-tier control cleat on a genuine 2E wide last, so the wide-footed playmaker gets the touch and the lockdown without fighting the fit.
Built around the ball
Tekela is a control model, tuned for the first touch and the disguised pass, not the sprint. The Dynamic TouchTech microfiber upper adds deboss channels and grip texture across the strike zone for friction on the ball. A single-piece Hypoknit collar sits low and wraps the ankle, and an anatomical heel keeps the foot seated.
Who it's for
This is the serious wide-footed player's cleat, made for touch and turn rather than raw pace. The Tekela is worn at the top level by players like Endrick, Harvey Elliott, and Jordyn Huitema, and the Elite is the tier My store stocks for the wide-footed competitor. Spent years sizing up narrow cleats to buy width? Compare the accessible build, or see every option in .
Product Details: New Balance Tekela Elite
- Tier: Elite control cleat
- Fit: 2E wide last, low-cut
- Upper: Dynamic TouchTech microfiber PU, deboss touch channels
- Collar: low single-piece Hypoknit
- Plate: elite nylon firm-ground (FG) outsole
- Studs: conical and bladed, anatomical heel
- Weight: 7.4 oz (209 g)
- Colorway: Metallic Blue, Alkaline Green, and Team Navy (Neon Tide Pack)
- Surface: firm ground, natural grass and dry pitches
Fit Notes
This is a genuine 2E wide fit, cut for players who need real room across the forefoot. The low collar clears the ankle for a natural range of motion. Built for firm, natural-grass pitches.
Care and Maintenance
- Air-dry naturally after every match; stuff with newspaper to hold shape and pull moisture
- Keep them away from direct heat, sunlight, and dryers, which break down the upper and warp the plate
- Brush off dried grass and dirt with a soft brush before storing
- Synthetic microfiber upper: soft brushing is enough, no leather conditioner needed
FAQs about the New Balance Tekela Elite
Is this a true wide fit?
Yes. The Tekela Elite Low V5 is built on a genuine 2E wide last, giving real room across the forefoot rather than a standard shape with extra give.
Is the Tekela a speed cleat or a control cleat?
It's a control cleat. The Tekela line is tuned for touch, passing, and turning rather than straight-line pace, a playmaker's shoe.
What surface is the firm-ground plate for?
The FG outsole is made for natural grass and dry, firm pitches. Match it to firm ground, not soft, wet fields or turf.