Canterbury Stampede Rugby Boots 3 0 SG- Ideal for the Forwards
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Ok lets start by stating that  Daniel Tyler  wrote this article a year ago – not a bad article as you will read , however as a rugby player and someone that has been involved in the game of rugby for 65 years I have never been called a rugby baller before so while the data is sound some of the descriptive terms are not seriously where the hell did he get this rugby baller from or is it a term some yank has used somewhere along the pathway to a stupid statement. Rugby Player and or Rugby union player depending on which code you are referring too , and yes it makes a difference.
If you’re a keen footballer, rugby baller or both, then you may know the differences between the boots needed to play either sport.
Then again, it could well be a question that you’ve never really thought about. You may think it’s fine to wear football boots whilst playing rugby or vice versa, but is it recommended?
With that in mind, those staff members at FOOTY.COM, combined user feedback, professional reviews and their limited knowledge to tell you the differences between rugby and football boots, and how to find the perfect pair to suit you.
What are Football Boots?
Right away there are some countries where football is Aussie Rules, some state that it is called Soccer  you need to understand where you are in the world to make the correct reference
Football/Soccer boots date way back to the 1800’s when people would wear their heavy, hard work footwear equipped with steel toe cap, long laces, ankle support and metal studs to play the game , sometimes in the street or on a dirt ground or even on a local grassed ground.
Nowadays boots have become a lot more sophisticated and have been adapted to suit the various surfaces the game is played on. When searching for a pair of boots, players are presented with various designs, sole and stud options to suit the surface being they are playing the game on.
Material wise, football boots were traditionally always made of leather but, as time and innovation has developed, they are now tailored to maximise players’ attributes and provide ultimate comfort.
What are Rugby Boots?
Just like football/soccer boots, the rugby equivalent have also been around since the 1800’s. Traditionally they were all cut high above the ankle to give players additional ankle support in what is a more physically demanding sport than the one played with the round ball.
However, in the modern day, there are now various products to suit both the players and their various roles (playing positions) that they are required to play over 80 minutes. Like football/soccer boots, rugby boots possess a variety of designs, sole and stud options to suit the surface and demand of each individual.
The first rugby boots were made of leather as were the studs that they nailed to the base of each boot. However due to issues in playing conditions, they are now manufactured to be extremely durable , to provide support for the players and give them an edge based on their playing position.
What are the differences between football and rugby boots?
Width
True to the normal rugby boots are generally wider than football boots. This is because in rugby, you do not have to kick the ball as regularly and a larger or wider boot surface provides you with the extra power needed.
Football/soccer boots are designed to be narrower in order to provide will a product that is more lightweight and slimline, allowing for intricate footwork and the continueos requirement for ball control
Example: Canterbury Stampede 3.0 (rugby)
A classic wide rugby boot is the Canterbury Stampede 3.0 which was built using the brand’s wide-fit Power Last - researched and engineered to give you a more dominant foot position. With its eight metal studs in a 6x2 formation, this product is the perfect fit, if you are a tight five forward looking for maximum power in scrummage, rucks and mauls these are the perfect boot for you.. The 9mm raised heel provides extra player ankle and arch support, and the synthetic material throughout is both durable and comfortable.
The Cut
The vast majority of football/soccer boots are cut low around the ankle, whereas rugby boots are available in low, mid and high cut variations. The High cut are best suited if you’re a forward specifically the tight five who needs additional ankle support to generate more power at a scrum, ruck or maul.
It should therefore be that the Low cut rugby boots are a better match if you’re a back as, like footballers, kicking, speed and control is the name of your game over sheer brute force.