| There is a good range of sites to buy rugby | | | | When looking at studs for your rugby boots, you |
| boots online, but maybe you don’t have the | | | | need to consider the playing conditions, where |
| experience, or expertise to buy from home | | | | you play most of your rugby. Longer and more |
| without the help of the store assistant? This | | | | studs will be useful if you often play in wet |
| article will help you with the key purchasing | | | | conditions. They will provide better grip and |
| decisions when looking to buy some new rugby | | | | traction in wet conditions. Shorter and less studs |
| boots online. | | | | will be better for dryer conditions where the |
| Should you buy High Cut Boots? | | | | ground is harder. You don’t want studs to dig |
| You don’t see high cut rugby boots on | | | | into your feet, and on dry hard conditions long |
| modern professional rugby players. However, high | | | | studs can be very bad for your ankles and |
| cut boots are a very good option for locks. They | | | | support, not to mention the comfort issues of |
| offer greater ankle support, which is great for | | | | having the studs dig into your feet. |
| improving balance in the tight five and scrum. | | | | Are leather boots better than synthetic? |
| Some players, even second rowers just prefer to | | | | Leather, if looked after will last for longer, |
| wear low cut boots because of the added | | | | however, it is also heavier in most cases. A |
| comfort; however, it is worth trying on a pair of | | | | modern synthetic boot will also last for a few |
| high cut boots if you play as a lock or tight five. | | | | seasons if looked after, however, cheaper |
| Most other players will value the freedom and light | | | | synthetic boots can fall apart easily, and can |
| weight of low cut boots. High cuts are much | | | | become water logged and heavy if you play in |
| heavier so are not suitable for backs. | | | | wet conditions. I would seriously consider leather if |
| What length studs should I buy? | | | | I played most of my rugby in wet conditions. |