Navigating the football boot market
The worldwide football boot market is worth £15 billion, with Nike and Adidas being the dominant brands. With so many football boots on the market, it can be hard to identify which boot is right for you. T his article should help you get your head around what boot is right for what surface, so you don’t end up with a large hole in your pocket buying boots y ou rarely wear. Soft Ground - Formerly known as stud boots, these are for playing on grass that has been wet for a while. They will give you a better grip a s the stud enters the surface , reducing slipping. Some boots still allow you to change the studs when they get worn. You can get metal or plastic studs. Hard ground - Often called moulded boots , these can be worn through most of the season , especially with junior players as they rarely play on surfaces that require a soft stud. This footwear is essential for playing on the booming number of 3G/4G surfaces . Blades v round studs? This is an ongoing...