How To Buy Rugby Boots

How To Buy Rugby Boots

Players Rugby players sometimes borrow other sports boots, such as American football lineman blocks for the strikers and football shoes for the defenders. Still, buying footwear designed for rugby will be the best way to optimize your performance without compromising the safety features such as the protection of the toes needed in rugby.

Purchase according to your position

The most important factor in choosing the right boots is your position in the field. Forwards, who engage more in physical contact and run less than defenses, usually require boots with longer studs, sturdier for stability and superior support for the ankle. The studs that are stuck in the ground allow to gain more traction for tackling, rucking and scrumming.

Defenders, who run more and have less contact, usually choose lighter boots with short heels for greater speed and agility. They can also choose a lower cut on the ankle to sacrifice the stability of the ankle and gain greater mobility while running and spinning.

Consider the environment

If the weather where you play typically has a lot of rainy days, you will need to invest in boots with deep metal studs to keep from slipping. Also, take note of the type of field in which you practice and play. The soft terrain will require deeper blocks for stability and pushing power, while hard terrain requires shallow blocks that do not slow down. Rugby is rarely played on artificial turf, but in that case you need special boots with extra-flat studs.

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