Ground types explained
The studs under a boot decide which pitch it's made for. The letters after a boot's name (FG, AG, SG, TF, IC) tell you which one. Pick the pitch you play on most.
FGFirm ground
Firm ground boots have bladed or conical studs, usually 10 to 14 of them, made for natural grass that's dry to slightly wet. They're the most common soleplate and the one most top players wear. Avoid them on hard, bare ground and on old sand-based astro, where the studs can't sink in.
Shop FG boots (570)AGArtificial grass
Artificial grass boots have many shorter, often hollow studs that spread your weight across modern 3G and 4G pitches (long grass blades with rubber crumb). They grip without sticking, which is easier on knees and ankles than firm ground studs on the same pitch.
Shop AG boots (121)SGSoft ground
Soft ground boots have six to eight screw-in metal (or metal-tipped) studs for wet, muddy, long natural grass. They give the most grip when the pitch is soft, but they're often not allowed on artificial pitches and feel hard on dry ground.
Shop SG boots (89)TFTurf
Turf trainers have a flat rubber sole covered in small rubber nubs. They're made for hard ground, old short-pile astro and training, and they're comfortable for long sessions. Many players in India use them on hard school and club grounds.
Shop TF boots (358)ICIndoor
Indoor shoes have a flat gum-rubber sole with no studs, for futsal, sports halls and indoor courts. The flat sole grips smooth floors and lets you turn quickly without marking the court.
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