Wearing Football boots for rugby?

[winger11]

So I am not liking any of the current range of boots and all last years adizeros and incurzas that I like (the blue ones) are sold out/ out of stock. Just wondering if I would be alright wearing a pair of soccer boots being that I play on the wing. e.g will they rip easily and not offer enought support?

A few of my friemds told me that some pros even wear soccer boots.

If it makes any difference I am 80kg and play at a high level with one match a week and three trainings.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Should be fine most wingers I have seen wear Football boots.

 

[winger11]

Should be fine most wingers I have seen wear Football boots.

you don't think they'll rip when i get stood on etc. ? Thanks for replying

 

[Thingimubob]

Gonna assume by your username that you're a winger?
Generally football boots have served me fine playing in the backs, so I wouldn't worry too much.
Last time I bought boots was in Germany, so obviously no Rugby boots to be found out there, so I'm currently using plastic moulded studs. They're pretty good to run in and they're ok regulation wise so long as they aren't worn and sharp.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

you don't think they'll rip when i get stood on etc. ? Thanks for replying

no not at all.

 

[donmcdazzle]

You'll be right mate. I exclusively wore football boots the whole time I played, they didn't rip or anything. Synthetic boots don't have as long a life as leather but I always preferred them as they were much lighter.

 

[big ginger 8]

As long as you have proper studs you should be grand. With the way pitches get here, you'll be sliding about soon enough if you don't have decent studs.

 

[winger11]

As long as you have proper studs you should be grand. With the way pitches get here, you'll be sliding about soon enough if you don't have decent studs.

Yea I can always change em when the weather turns. Suppose I'll go for them guys, thanks for the advice

 

[Rich Taff]

As long as you have proper studs you should be grand. With the way pitches get here, you'll be sliding about soon enough if you don't have decent studs.

This.
Does anyone wear the 'high ankle' boots any more? I know they were used more by forwards but it's been quite a long time since I got up close and personal with a forwards footwear, so unsure if they're still actually used.

 

[Tony Manx]

This.
Does anyone wear the 'high ankle' boots any more? I know they were used more by forwards but it's been quite a long time since I got up close and personal with a forwards footwear, so unsure if they're still actually used.

Only Das when she has the hose out chasing her husband.......................

 

[Thingimubob]

This.
Does anyone wear the 'high ankle' boots any more? I know they were used more by forwards but it's been quite a long time since I got up close and personal with a forwards footwear, so unsure if they're still actually used.

I have never ever seen someone wear ankle high boots

 

[Tony Manx]

I have never ever seen someone wear ankle high boots

It is an age thing....we used to wear them and had to use dubbin on them to keep them soft enough to put on your feet and the water out....mind you the ball was a heavy old leather thing not the semi plastic thing like is used now!! Those were the days................

 

[SelimNiai]

This.
Does anyone wear the 'high ankle' boots any more? I know they were used more by forwards but it's been quite a long time since I got up close and personal with a forwards footwear, so unsure if they're still actually used.

Just scanned Lovell Rugby and it seems not. I knew a couple who wore them when I played, I never did.

Speaking of which, the world of rugby boots has changed since I last played. Years ago you would be lucky to get away with all the bright colours you can get now.

 

[Rich Taff]

I have never ever seen someone wear ankle high boots

The boots have a higher 'back/sides' to protect the ankles. Shown here by some military guys, so must work.

http://youtu.be/ol5Dfs7jqFI

 

[Thingimubob]

It is an age thing....we used to wear them and had to use dubbin on them to keep them soft enough to put on your feet and the water out....mind you the ball was a heavy old leather thing not the semi plastic thing like is used now!! Those were the days................

Haha suppose I am too young, my generation was the one that grew up idolising Gav and his shiney Gold / silver boots.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Just scanned Lovell Rugby and it seems not. I knew a couple who wore them when I played, I never did.

Speaking of which, the world of rugby boots has changed since I last played. Years ago you would be lucky to get away with all the bright colours you can get now.

I got adventurous and bought a pair of half white, half black ones. Great pair of boots, running out of steam after 18 or so months but I reckon I'll push em to Christmas.

 

[Rich Taff]

It is an age thing....we used to wear them and had to use dubbin on them to keep them soft enough to put on your feet and the water out....mind you the ball was a heavy old leather thing not the semi plastic thing like is used now!! Those were the days................

When I played, we used to have to make our own boots. We'd split up, and hunt some boar (ideally) or deer, then quickly fashion a pair of boots (I still have nightmares about the time we could find nothing, so we ended up a scrum half short, but with 'perfect boots'). We'd then use a rock as a ball, and return to the clubhouse, which was actually a hole in't middle of road.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

This.
Does anyone wear the 'high ankle' boots any more? I know they were used more by forwards but it's been quite a long time since I got up close and personal with a forwards footwear, so unsure if they're still actually used.

what like this Taff

http://www.rugbystore.co.uk/boots/asics/p031y-9004-ascs-lethal-scrum-rugby-boot

My brother who is a prop wears Asics and they have some high ankle boots.

 

[Tony Manx]

Haha suppose I am too young, my generation was the one that grew up idolising Gav and his shiney Gold / silver boots.

Crikey Gavin Hastings in shiny boots.............?!!

He was not even born when I was playing.................well it seemed like it!!

 

[SelimNiai]

I got adventurous and bought a pair of half white, half black ones. Great pair of boots, running out of steam after 18 or so months but I reckon I'll push em to Christmas.

Remember taking the **** out of my brother who bought a silver and red pair of Reeboks. I was happy with my Gilbert black ones