How to choose your football cleats?
MAKE YOUR CHOICE OF FOOTBALL SHOES BASED ON THE TYPE OF GROUND
The choice of your football cleats is very important when practicing your favorite activity. Here is a simple guide that will allow you to choose your football shoes correctly
What you need to know: there are several types of plate (cleated soles) that allow you to play on this or that type of terrain. The choice of your shoes will therefore depend on the type of ground on which you play.
TYPE OF TERRAIN: Lawn - Dry terrain
CHOICE OF CRAMPONS
FG – Firm Ground
Highly recommended , ensures good grip , light soles and high conical or slatted crampons which provide good support , whatever your style.
MG - Multi Ground
Appropriate , because it takes the characteristics of the FG range and adds a greater number of studs , which makes it possible to compensate for the loss due to the height of the studs , which are lower than on the FG.
AG - Artificial Grass
Not recommended , the pair can help you out if you don't really have a choice, but you will lose grip because the crampons are too small and your support will be less secure .
TYPE OF TERRAIN: Lawn - Soft terrain
CHOICE OF CRAMPONS
SG - Soft Ground
Highly recommended , it is the ideal pair for this type of terrain. Thanks to its grip and its aluminum crampons for support , everything is done to unleash your style without worrying about the playing conditions.
FG – Firm Ground
Suitable , because it can be used on dry natural surfaces, this range will give you correct grip and stable support . However, in case of rain, be careful of slipping!
MG - Multi Ground
Not recommended , although it is hybrid, the small size of the studs as well as their distribution on the sole will not help you in your game because the stability of your support will be minimal .
TYPE OF PITCH: Latest generation synthetic pitches
CHOICE OF CRAMPONS
AG - Artificial Grass
Highly recommended , nothing better, they are made for that. Synthetic pitches are more abrasive , no worries, on this range a multitude of studs reduce wear . The conical crampons allow changes of direction with complete freedom and without risk to the joints .
MG/FG - Multi Ground/Firm Ground
Suitable for the MG , the characteristics of each plate will allow you to have endurance, stability and lightness even on this type of terrain. However, on the FG range, be careful with the siped crampons which will wear out very quickly and can sometimes hinder changes of direction.
TF - Turf
Not recommended , or you have to temper it. Certainly, in training conditions, no worries, a Turf will do the trick, however if it rains, the height of the artificial grass will make you lose grip and stability , making your movements more difficult .
TYPE OF PITCH: Five and old generation synthetic pitches
CHOICE OF CRAMPONS
TF - Turf
Highly recommended , lightness, comfort and flexibility , this range is perfect for your five on old generation synthetics . The very small crampons and a large number of them offer you grip and disconcerting flexibility and support your joints to put less strain on them.
AG - Artificial Grass
Appropriate , similar characteristics to the Turf, with the difference that these crampons are here a little higher, so comfort will be impacted a little , but not enough to lose your football.
FG/MG - Firm Ground/Multi Ground
⚠ To be avoided , these ranges present 2 major risks : A technical problem first, because these terrains are abrasive and will accelerate the wear of your crampons, and therefore the lifespan of your pair. Second problem, and the most dangerous, these ranges have crampons that are too high which, on this type of surface, will considerably increase the risk of injury . ⚠
TYPE OF TERRAIN: Stabilized
CHOICE OF CRAMPONS
TF - Turf
Highly recommended , this type of terrain even gave its name to these crampons that everyone calls "stabilized" . A large number of small crampons allow you to maintain your support and grip well on this type of surface.
TYPE OF COURT: Futsal and bitumen
CHOICE OF CRAMPONS
IC/IN - Indoor Court
Highly recommended , these pairs do not have studs , and therefore adhere perfectly to Futsal pitches and on asphalt, thanks to technologies specific to each brand. Often light and flexible , they provide great freedom of movement .
TF - Turf
Appropriate , but the small crampons will make you lose explosiveness by hanging on the ground, but no worries about cushioning your support thanks to the quantity of crampons under your soles.
The different types of soccer cleat plates
FG / Firm Ground
More commonly called "molded" studs, this type of plate was designed for dry natural lawns. The plastic studs provide good grip on most surfaces.
SG / Soft Ground
Designed for use on soft lawns, these crampons are made of aluminum and are those used by professionals during their matches. They are only used on lawns.
AG / Artificial Grass
These shoes are only made for playing on the latest generation synthetic turf fields. They offer perfect grip, even in rain.
MG / Multi Ground
This plate is the most hybrid, it takes on the characteristics of the FG and AG crampons, it is made up of multiple conical crampons and slats.
TF / Turf
More commonly called "stabilized", these models can be used on old generation synthetic pitches (and stabilized) and for "Five" (5-on-5 football) carpet type pitches.
IC (IN) / Indoor Court
As its name suggests, these models are used for practice on indoor terrains such as gymnasiums, but also on "wild" terrains such as asphalt or cities.
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