Who invented football shoes?

Answer 1

The modern football shoe as we know was invented after WW II.

In 1948. Puma Schuhfabrik Rudolf Dassler is founded and the world is introduced to the PUMA Atom, PUMA's first football shoe worn by members of the West German football team.

source: http://www.sneakerhead.com/sneaker-history-p1.html

See also: Football and Technology http://www.dpma.de/infos/fussball/wm2006_eng/technik/fussballschuh/fussballschuhe.html

If you have seen the movie "The Miracle at Bern" West Germany's secret weapon was a screwn on studs attached to sole. They could be changed prior to a game to suit the pitch condition. W.Germany won the World Cup Finals against a much superior Hungary. Hungary was good with dribbling and passing the ball around in perfect pitch conditions. In a pre-game press conference. W.Germany manager predicted they could beat Hungary, only if it rained.

Answer

The earliest known football boots were owned by Henry VIII. The boots, which formed part of an inventory of the kings clothing when he died in 1547, was discovered by Southampton University, England in 2004. The boots costing four shillings were purpose made for the king. The shoemaker is unknown. The boots have not survived.
The earliest known football boots were owned by Henry VIII. The boots which formed part of an inventory of the kings clothing when he died in 1547 was discovered by Southampton University, England in 2004. The boots costing four shillings were purpose made for the king. The shoemaker is unknown. The boots have not survived.
The earliest known football boots were owned by Henry VIII. The boots which formed part of an inventory of the kings clothing when he died in 1547 was discovered by Southampton University, England in 2004. The boots costing four shillings were purpose made for the king. The shoemaker is unknown. The boots have not survived.