Ground type
Soft Ground
Adidas Rugby Predator Malice Chaussures de rugby pour terrain gras
SKU: 61863 - 12.5 UK
Why is ground type important?
Soft ground
Should only be used on natural grass pitches that are soft, wet, or muddy. The long, often replaceable metal studs provide extra grip and stop you from slipping in heavy ground conditions.
WHY NOT OTHER SURFACES:
On firm or artificial surfaces, the studs don’t penetrate, making them unstable and uncomfortable; they can also damage synthetic turf and increase the risk of injury.
Firm ground
Should only be used on natural grass pitches in dry or moderately firm conditions. They usually have molded studs or blades that balance traction and comfort without sinking too deep.
WHY NOT OTHER SURFACES:
On soft ground, they don’t give enough grip and you’ll slide around. On artificial pitches, the stud pattern can cause excessive pressure on joints and wear down too quickly.
Artificial ground
Should only be used on 3G or 4G artificial turf pitches. Their shorter, more numerous studs are designed to evenly spread pressure and give grip without tearing up the surface.
WHY NOT OTHER SURFACES:
On natural grass, especially soft ground, they won’t dig in enough to provide stability. On firm grass, they wear down quickly and don’t deliver the same durability or traction as FG boots.
Find your role
Where do these boots perform best?
1
Loosehead prop
2
Hooker
3
Tighthead prop
4
Lock
5
Lock
6
Blindside flanker
7
Openside flanker
8
Number eight
9
Scrum-half, recommended
10
Fly-half, recommended
11
Left wing, recommended
12
Inside centre, recommended
13
Outside centre, recommended
14
Right wing, recommended
15
Full-back, recommended
Recommended positions
Best suited to backs
Full-backs, wings, centres and half-backs generally benefit from rugby boots that combine speed, agility and reliable traction. Lightweight designs can help with acceleration and quick changes of direction, while a stable platform supports confident kicking, passing and counter-attacking. Look for boots that provide dependable grip without restricting movement, particularly if your game relies on covering ground and attacking at pace.