If you`re playing on a muddy or wet course, you can also choose a hybrid sole. Thanks to the mixed composition of molded and screwed bolts, these boots are lighter while retaining their powerful grip. They gain in versatility. Your running and change of direction improves. This type of “hybrid” sole can also be worn in dry places. These boots are mainly designed for the third line, middle row or back row (11,12,13,14,15). Even the halves (9 and 10) can use this type of sole. We do not recommend this type of sole for the front and second row. As a regular reference, I see more and more in the game young people (and to a lesser extent in the senior game) with players coming to the games in cleats that are not legal and/or safe. Hermetically molded shoes are ideal for drier times of the year when the pitches and play can get faster. At these times, boots with shorter cleats and a 6-cleat outsole and/or in combination with molded plastic cleats are beneficial for players.

Our special rugby boots have a wider fit than most football boots – this wider fit gives you the extra power you need. Our Kaizen Power range consists of more fitted rugby boots built with the Pro load – designed to give you a more dominant footing position. Boots – Boots are a necessity! While some football boots may suffice, most have rivets with sharp edges that are not allowed in rugby as they can injure other players. If your child has football boots with screw-on cleats, consider replacing them with special rugby cleats. We highly recommend investing in a pair of special rugby boots. The Gilbert Rugby 8 shoe is ideal for use on softer surfaces and in wet conditions. The custom bolt setup helps you keep your grip under your feet, increases your power transmission, and minimizes your risk of injury. At Gilbert, we design and develop shoes for rugby boots, our 8 studded boots offer optimal grip and traction with increased stability, ideal for scrum. The following diagram is proposed by World Rugby as a guide to the legality of stallion size. Note that the bolt should be rounded at the top, not flat, and the bolt base should be 20 mm. These two factors alone exclude a whole range of football cleats, more on that later.

Problems arise when players show up to play with football boots. Often it`s good to play, but the trend in recent years for football boots has evolved from “safe” designs to designs that sometimes cross the line. Tip:Players should always:• Check that their cleats can play safely Reject all boots that have sharp edges or deburrs, etc.• Ask your dealer to confirm that the manufacturer complies with IRB specifications.• The ultimate responsibility lies with players to ensure they play in safe boots. To determine which size rugby ball is right for your child, visit our rugby ball size blog, or to find out all the details about rugby balls, visit our Guide to Rugby Balls from a performance perspective, blades can help in terms of speed and movement, offering a good level of grip on firmer surfaces. The biggest drawback is the inflexibility of the fixed blade or bolt length, which can be a problem, especially on softer surfaces. Therefore, shaped blades and bolts may be better suited to rugby league players than Union players, but may be an option in both codes, especially for backs. Many football boots do not have cleats with the correct dimensions for rugby, in particular, they do not have the required width at the top of the bolt. This immediately makes them more dangerous, and given that rugby players` boots are on the ground in and around players` heads, they are rightly considered dangerous. Disclaimer – This list has been compiled on the basis of the images presented and is intended to be illustrative – it is not a final “approval” of any particular type of boat or a recommendation or approval of a product. In many cases, crampons can be replaced, so an illegal boot can be legalized by replacing the cleats and vice versa.

It is always your responsibility to confirm that your cleats/boots are legal. Note: There is no consideration of differences due to age or shoe size. This photo shows my 5-year-old`s boot (size 13) and shows that even tiny boots can fit in a legal bolt (and yes – I stole someone`s idea on rugbyrefs.com and added a 10mm wrench to my kit bag). Molded bolts are more commonly used in these surface conditions, as they provide additional stability on firmer ground, with the number of bolts ranging from 10 to 14 per boot. Secondly, football boots are often equipped with molded cleats, which is good, but molded cleats have a habit of wearing out over time and developing sharp edges. The rivets of our 8 spiked boots are available in different lengths from 15 to 21 mm. This gives players the ability to change the length of their cleat depending on the conditions. The purpose of this blog is to help parents (and players) make an informed decision and buy legal rugby boots. There are different rules for the design and construction of bolts, including a maximum length of 21mm for rugby union players. At Decathlon, we sell 18mm metal bolts and 13mm rubber bolts. The length and material of the bolts affect their suitability.

Longer bolts provide more grip on softer surfaces, while on firmer surfaces, a shorter bolt can help you accelerate and change direction. Similarly, the inflexibility of a metal bolt provides additional grip, while the low flexibility of a rubber bolt further improves speed and changes of direction. The best advice is to buy shorter and longer bolts and then change them if necessary depending on the conditions for optimal performance. Don`t forget to make sure your cleats are firm and in good condition, without sharp edges before each game – this will not only help your performance, but also the safety of other players on the field. It all depends on the conditions on the ground. Hybrid and contoured soles are the best suited. Hybrid soles can be suitable for many positions on the playing field. Third line, guards or – the versatility of this sole offers many combinations. Since the sole is divided between shaped and bolted bolts, you can change the height of your bolts. A great victory for the front line if the terrain demands it. Boots with contoured soles are suitable for the back in dry places.

With a lighter sole that provides sufficient support, these boots offer more dynamism and flexibility to make it easier to run and change direction. Over the past 20 years, the use of rubber blades instead of bolts has become increasingly popular and has evolved over traditional molded bolts. Molded bolts and blades have certain advantages over screw bolts. The most basic thing is that the bolts don`t come off – it`s more a matter of convenience, as regular checking of the screwed bolts can prevent this from being a problem. If you want to play rugby and football, but don`t want the cost of two pairs of boots, blades or molded cleats not to change every time. 6.4 Game Officials must verify the compliance of players` clothing and cleats with Law 4. If the referee decides that the clothing is dangerous or illegal, he must ask the player to remove it. The player cannot participate in the game until the clothes have been removed. Gilbert Rugby`s rugged floor shoes offer the perfect combination of comfort and stability on pitches with short grass and solid ground. Footwear allowed in rugby is one in which the referee can play safely during pre-match checks.

Boots that have sharp edges or “deburr” (deburring is when an edge wears out and frays, often resulting in sharp edges) are not allowed. Although “blades” are not forbidden in rugby, they tend to burr and have sharp edges. Rugby league players will start thinking about the end of their season, but for rugby union players, the season is just beginning. The two codes of rugby differ in terms of rules and style of play, and the differences also affect which rugby boots are most suitable for you.