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When it comes to football, we cannot ignore football shoes.
As the world's number one sport, football shoes are the most important equipment. And how much do you know about football shoes?
The function of football shoes
1 .Improve athletic skills
The primary function of sneakers is to enhance the athletic level of players, providing a comfortable and enveloping feeling that allows players to be more precise and provide sufficient strength in technical aspects such as passing, control, stopping, and shooting.In addition, the integration of various high-tech elements with sneakers provides assistance for fully utilizing players' abilities.
2.Provide foot protection
During a game, player movements can be deconstructed into three scenarios: long periods of running without the ball, short periods of touching the ball, and confrontations with opponents. Sneakers are designed based on the above scenario to protect players' feet as much as possible while ensuring athletic performance.
It is worth mentioning that in order to provide better protection, football shoes have significant differences in tongue design, heel locking, and outsole support compared to ordinary sports shoes.
3.Enhance the grip power
Football fields are mainly natural and artificial grasslands. Due to the tendency of the field to slip, in order to improve grip, most sneakers are equipped with studs (except for those suitable for flat fields), which is also the biggest difference in appearance between sneakers and ordinary sports shoes.
4.The sense of immersion of football stars
The primary function of sneakers is to enhance the athletic level of players, providing a comfortable and enveloping feeling that allows players to be more precise and provide sufficient strength in technical aspects such as passing, control, stopping, and shooting.In addition, the integration of various high-tech elements with sneakers provides assistance for fully utilizing players' abilities.
The material of football shoes
1.Kangaroo leather: characterized by softness, thinness, toughness, breathability, and relatively better waterproof performance, it is widely recognized as the best natural leather on Earth. It is most suitable for use in football shoes that require strong resistance, high tear strength, better tactile sensation, waterproof, and breathable performance.
2.Cowhide: Generally used on non top of the line football shoes, mainly because cowhide also has the characteristics of soft touch, good breathability, and low raw material cost. However, the toughness and waterproofness of cowhide are always inferior to kangaroo skin, and this is more evident after actual combat, making it relatively more prone to deformation, surface peeling, and sagging.
3.Artificial fibers: not easily deformed after actual combat, suitable for rain fighting, not easy to glue, more durable, and have lower raw material costs.
4.Fabric: high production cost, high selling price, average strength, and insufficient durability.
Classification of football shoes
According to the general category of stadiums and the classification of football shoes, they are divided into the following types:
FG（Firm Ground）： Suitable for flat and dense natural grass hard base sites.
SG（Soft Ground）： Suitable for natural grass soft substrate sites with large amounts of water and rainy weather.
AG（Artificial Ground）： Suitable for artificial grass fields with long grass and thick bottom.
HG（Hard Ground）： Suitable for natural grass fields with less grass and more mud, as well as artificial grass fields with long grass and thick bottom.
MG（Multi Ground）： Suitable for various venues, mixed planting of artificial and ordinary grasslands, but many brands have confused definitions of it. Some classify it as HG or AG, while others simply abandon this type of bottom.
TF（Turf）： Suitable for artificial grass fields with short grass and thin bottom.
IC/IN（Indoor Court）： That is, flat bottomed, suitable for all flat surfaces.
1.FG (Firm Groud, a slightly hard field)
FG sneakers are the most common style, commonly known as "knife nails", suitable for relatively hard surfaces on grass. In general professional matches, players will only choose appropriate shoes between SG and FG depending on the softness of the field. The players referred to here are professional or semi professional types of matches, not ordinary football enthusiasts.
FG sneakers are the best choice on natural grasslands. Designers have made specialized improvements to FG sneakers for natural grass fields, which has led most players to choose FG on such fields. Currently, most professional players wear FG studs during games, which is also the most common. Usually, FG shoe studs have the longest length and are suitable for flat natural grass fields, as long as the field is not particularly wet.
If you wear these shoes on an artificial field, you are likely to get injured because the longer nails on the artificial turf may grip too tightly and easily twist; On wet and soft courts, it is easy to slip because its nails do not penetrate the ground and cannot have sufficient grip.
FG sneakers (Image source: BOSCA.EC)
2.SG (Soft Ground)
SG sneakers, commonly known as steel nails, are suitable for soft and slippery real grass fields because they have longer steel nails that can be easily inserted into the ground, allowing them to grip wet and soft surfaces. It will be very uncomfortable on a dry and hard field. If you use these shoes to kick on artificial grass, sand, or even cement ground, the nails may break at the slightest, and the ground may slip to death at the heaviest, because it cannot grip the ground. The poor site conditions in China have made SG's nails almost useless.
In addition, using artificial turf can easily damage the turf, and many amateur football matches do not allow wearing metal studded sneakers on the field. So SG sneakers can only be used under limited field conditions.
SG sneakers (Image source: caamitbabbar.com)
3.HG: Hard Ground
This shoe nail is a rubber nail, slightly shorter than FG, suitable for top or medium grass. The thickness of the rubber and fine sand can vertically bury 2/3 of a one yuan coin. It is suitable for amateur competition venues.
If you see these shoes for sale, they are usually sold at a much lower price than SG and FG. Generally speaking, HG is more like the fan version of SG and FG: similar in appearance, but with poorer materials; This type of shoe is generally sold to players in China who consider themselves to have a decent level of football skills, often participate in amateur competitions, run fiercely, and compete fiercely.
If you find it difficult to play football on the grass field or only play 1-2 times a year, then none of the above three types of shoes are your best choice. Wearing sneakers with the above three types of studs can actually cause damage to your feet if you don't play football on the grass field. The hard sole and high studs can cause great pain to your ankles and knees!
Mizuno Non Spinning Series HG Large Bottom Sneakers
4.AG (Artificial Ground)
AG's shoe studs are shorter than HG's, usually about 1 centimeter, and the rubber used is softer than FG and HG's. The number of shoe studs is also more than the above two types, making it suitable for artificial turf with rubber particles and fine sand thickness greater than 1 centimeter. In recent years, due to the high durability of artificial turf courts, more and more matches and training will be conducted on such courts, so it is necessary to have a pair of AG sneakers.
AG's shoe studs are of moderate length and densely packed, ensuring good grip while effectively reducing the load on the knee caused by the strong friction of artificial grass particles. Moreover, AG's outsole has relatively better firmness and durability.
AG sneakers (Image source: Unisport.com)
5.MG: Multi Ground
MG: Multi Ground is suitable for various fields, but MG's football shoes have a fatal drawback of being heavy and not very suitable in today's increasingly fast-paced world. Therefore, most football shoe manufacturers prefer to produce AG sneakers that are more suitable for the game.
MG sneakers are still not very common on the market today. As for why MG cleats are relatively few, it may be because in today's football world, where faster and lighter equipment is pursued, excessive and heavy rubber cleats can greatly affect the weight of the shoes. Moreover, in general, HG and AG are sufficient to meet various field requirements, so MG cleats for football shoes have always been relatively rare.
Puma FUTURE series MG outsole sneakers
6.TF: Turf (Artificial Plastic Field)
TF， That is commonly known as broken nail football shoes. Suitable for various artificial sports fields, with strong adaptability. It is determined that the traction is not as good as the above-mentioned shoe studs, and the starting speed is slow, but the pressure on the ankle and knee joints is minimal. This is commonly known as "broken nails".
TF is almost an all-around football shoe, and for ordinary players, the TF sole is the most practical.
The reason is that in addition to playing regular matches, many players are just "training", such as playing small games with a few friends, simply dribbling and passing the ball, and not aggressively changing direction or exerting force to shoot or pass long passes. In this case, TF's soft bottom comfort is fully demonstrated. This is based on the current site conditions in China, where most cement fields, thin artificial turf, and plastic fields can handle the softness, hardness, and thickness of TF.
Mizuno Rebula series TF outsole sneakers
7.IC: Indoor Court
IC: Indoor, suitable for polished indoor football fields and very poor quality outdoor grass.
asics DESTAQUE
Summary:
The term 'long nail' commonly used by people actually refers to the FG and SG commonly found in professional arenas. As mentioned earlier, these two types of bottoms are only suitable for use on high-quality natural grasslands and are not suitable for most amateur players.
And 'short nail' is what we usually refer to as HG AG、TF， AG and TF are particularly suitable for amateur players in China.
There are many categories of football shoes, and when buying football shoes, not only should you consider the field and your own kicking position, but also the foot experience. Different brand manufacturers have different designs for football shoes, and everyone's feeling on the feet is also different.
When wearing soccer shoes, it is necessary to run around and see if the heels are worn and if there is any discomfort at the ankles. Size is also important, and it should not be too tight. Proper fit is the key.
When choosing sneakers, it is important to determine the studs based on the playing field. This not only effectively protects the player's feet, ankles, knees, and other joints, but also reduces fatigue and discomfort caused by prolonged playing.
How to Choose the Right Football Shoes for You (Beginner)
Football is a sport that requires a high degree of fit between the feet and shoes, during which the conflict between the feet and shoes is very intense. How to choose a suitable pair of football shoes and avoid injury as much as possible due to shoe reasons is a very important but basic need for us football players.
How do you choose a pair of soccer shoes that suit you, someone who loves playing soccer?
The most important thing is: comfort!
To choose the right sneakers, the prerequisite is to understand your foot shape and the appropriate shoe type.
Everyone's feet are different, and it is very common for people who play football to have different sizes of left and right feet, because the way and frequency of using our center of gravity foot and habitual foot are completely different.
The more common foot shapes are shown in the following figure:
Typical Asian foot shape, wide feet and high instep.
If you happen to be one of the following two European and American slim foot types, choosing shoes is relatively simple, just pay attention to the wrapping.
So big brands like Adidas and Nike, the international version of their shoes are basically designed according to the foot shape of Europeans and Americans, and naturally the shoe shape is also relatively narrow.
In Asia, the football markets in Japan and South Korea are relatively mature. Most football shoe brands have their own design departments in Japan, so many football shoes have Japanese versions and exclusive shoe styles for Japan.
For example, the well-known
Adidas' Shakyamuni
Nike's Legra
Puma's Para Mexico
Umbro's Accelerator
Mizuno, Mizuno
Asics
They can basically be defined as Japanese exclusive shoe styles. These styles naturally have wider shoe shapes and are more suitable for Asian foot types than the international version.
Most of the international football shoes launched in China are international versions, so in fact, most of these versions are not suitable for countrymen.
I hope that with the development of the domestic football market, these big brands can also launch shoes suitable for the domestic market for us.
Fit, lightweight, anti slip, and wear-resistant football shoes
That's the right football shoe
Choosing a suitable pair of soccer shoes for children is not just about the size being right, but also about being truly 'right'. A suitable pair of football shoes must have the following:
Fit: Considering the protection and comfort of children during exercise, a pair of professional football shoes must first fit their feet. The overall wrapping and fit of the shoes can prevent accidental injuries such as sprains, blisters, and falls during exercise, providing the most intimate protection for children during sports.
Lightweight: Football is a professional and endurance testing sport, so lightweight and comfort are also important considerations for professional sneakers. The lightweight material and exquisite design will provide players with a fast and lightweight running experience, while also balancing and buffering the pressure of the shoes on the soles of the feet when landing during running, achieving lightweight cushioning.
Anti slip: In football, a pair of professional sneakers not only has good anti slip function, but also provides flexible steering force and grip, which can minimize slipping/falling and provide the strongest support and safety protection for every emergency stop, turn, acceleration of the player.
Wear resistant: A pair of professional football shoes, made of high-quality wear-resistant materials, not only provide players with excellent touch and comfort on the field, but also make each pair of shoes more resistant to tearing, durable and not easy to break. For most people, a pair of comfortable and durable professional sneakers will become their favorite reason.
Therefore, parents should not blindly believe in big brands and nationalities when choosing their first pair of football shoes for their children. They should believe that there is a specialization in their profession and choose the most suitable pair of football shoes for themselves.
Is there any way to buy a pair of shoes that suit you?
have That is - try more!
After trying it out too much, you naturally know which one suits you best.
A little bigger, a little smaller, some subtle feelings can only be known by wearing them in person. Only the feet know whether the shoes are good or not.
