A teenage boy has spoken to 9News about a terrifying attack two thugs carried out to steal his shoes.

The 14-year-old, who is remaining anonymous, was with a group of friends at Rushton Park in Mandurah, south of Perth, when the attackers approached.

Caught on camera, the two thugs chase the boy, hit him, and hold him to the ground.

A boy has spoken out after a vicious mugging. (9news)

He can be heard pleading with the attackers.

"So scared, I thought my life was going to end," he told 9News.

They could have done so much worse stuff if I tried to fight back, and took my shoes for no reason."

The boy was attacked by two thugs. (9news)

The attackers were older than him and "much bigger", he said.

He suffered a bruised face and jaw, black eye, and chipped tooth.

His $200 Nike shoes were eventually tracked down and handed back.

The attackers stole his shoes. (9news)

"I just hope they don't to that to other kids," he said.