TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) (TPU) is a class of polyurethane plastics, it is used for conical replacement football boot studs, that are suitable to wear on grass and artificial pitches including astroturf. Football Boot Guide So, with that in mind, players risking metal studs on artificial grass or 3G risk a rolled ankle at best or a season-ending injury at worst. However, we’d question them giving metal ‘screw in stud’ football boots the recommended rating for 3G and Long-Pile Artificial turf. While some people may find that their boots feel great from the first wear, others may need some time to get used to them. The best way to break in your new football boots is to just keep wearing them. The more you play in them, the more comfortable they will become. Just like with anything else, it takes time and practice to get perfect. Generally, if a boot isn't quite right just yet, it will mould to your foot within three to four uses.

Moulded Circular multi-stud boots. Boots with moulded circular multi-studs are the recommended footwear for competitive training and matches on all 3G surfaces

Why do football boots have studs?

Boots with Metal Studs or Metal Blades – Football boot studs or blades must not be metal – metal studs or metal blades will damage the 4G surface. PUMA soft ground football boots will provide you with the much-needed extra grip that's required when playing on wet and slippery grass surfaces. Ideal if you're playing Saturday or Sunday league football on muddy pitches, our metal stud football boots will not only provide you with superb traction underfoot, but the carefully constructed upper also enhances ball control and touch. Focus on the game at hand without worrying about losing your footing with our SG football boots. What are soft ground football boots?

As well as 3G and 4G synthetic grass for football is also known as astro turf, artificial turf and artificial grass pitches.Playing football is very simple, but playing simple football is the hardest thing there is." The famous quote; coined by Johan Cruyff, is one that also serves as a great summary of the PUMA King boots. Sure, it may be simple to build a boot. But to build a boot that has stood the test of time and is still a favourite among players, even over 50 years later? Now that is PUMA. Well-rounded players will identify with this football boot. Just as Johan Cruyff, one of the most well-rounded footballers to ever play the beautiful game did. What boots do Australian Football players wear? These lightweight and durable aluminum studs can be used to replaced the studs of the SG Copa, X and Predator. They are 11mm at the heel and 8mm across the rest of the boot. is still an unofficial term, meaning that there is no official standard for 4G yet. Many class it as a surface that does not contain any rubber or sand infill.

However, when the ground is too hard – or simply completely immovable, as with artificial turf and 3G – the studs simply sit on top of the surface, which means your centre of gravity has shifted a centimetre or so higher than it should be. The AMO Pro has a length that compliments any football boot (except adidas due to their different thread) and provides ultimate penetration to soft, muddy, and wet pitches. Football players today don’t know how good they’ve got it. In simpler times, you played matches on grass and trained on astroturf. All in all, the message on what the best football boots for artificial turf / 3G are, is: rounded FG studs or a for-purpose AG soleplate reduce your risk of injury AND prolong the life of the surface. Those little protrusions on your boot’s soleplate are what keeps you grounded on the football pitch. Given the variety of football pitch surfaces, it’s extremely important the your boots have the right studs to suit, otherwise, your might end up damaging your boots or worse, causing yourself an injury.Well, the Football Association has this handy table in their ‘Third Generation Football Turf Guidance’ handbook: Yes you can buy FG/AG studs to be used in an SG sole plate. We have a few different options for plastic and TPU studs that you can put into your boots to replace Soft Ground metal studs.

Crafted from lightweight materials, our shoes enhance agility, enabling swift, multidirectional movement and a superior ‘on-the-ball’ feel, making them the optimal choice for those looking to buy men’s football boots. The non-marking rubber studs on our men’s soccer shoes grant unparalleled traction, allowing players to conquer every twist and turn. A completely flat trainer will cause the artificial grass to flatten – this is a major issue with a 4G grass mat. A flat trainer also does not provide sufficient grip for the player on a 4G surface, particularly when it is wet – similar to grass.

You may choose these studs for pitches with more depth, these are 14mm at the heel and 11mm for the rest of the boot. Now, players have synthetic playing surfaces that actually look like grass – whether it’s ‘long pile’ or ‘rubber crumb’ 2g, 3g or 4G – allowing the ground to ‘take’ a stud and allowing players to wear their match-day boots to training or casual games. If you can screw in studs on your football boot, then you can adjust these typically metal options with a stud key, to be replaced with different lengths, to suit different conditions. Soft ground football boots (or SG boots) are designed for wet and muddy pitches where you might find it difficult to find traction under foot. Soft-ground boots, also referred to as metal stud boots, feature longer studs than FG/AG boots to provide extra grip when playing on muddy surfaces. The studs on soft-ground football boots are typically made from metal and can be removed to allow for easy cleaning of the boots. This kind of boot will usually be worn during the winter months when pitch surfaces are wet and muddy. Aside from the studs, the upper and tech features of soft-ground football boots are the same as all other boots - so you can expect lightweight and superb control from PUMA MxSG boots. PUMA footballers are a different breed of individuals. Each with unique traits that set their game apart. As a result, it wouldn't make sense to have one boot worn by everyone. That's why we make several styles, with each one being ideal for a certain type of player. Here's a brief overview of which PUMA boot will work best: If speed is your weapon.