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A discount doesn't help if the studs are wrong for your surface. A common mistake is buying FG boots for weekly training on artificial grass. FG studs grip harder on synthetic turf. That puts extra load on knees and ankles and wears the soleplate down faster.
| Code | Surface | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FG | Firm natural grass | The standard outdoor choice |
| AG | Artificial grass (3G, 4G) | Shorter studs, more of them |
| SG | Soft, wet natural grass | Metal or metal-tipped studs. Check that your league allows them. |
| MG | Natural and artificial grass | For players who switch surfaces during the week |
| TF | Short, hard artificial turf | Small rubber studs |
| IC | Indoor halls and futsal courts | Flat rubber sole |
Nike splits its lines into Elite, Pro, Academy and Club. adidas uses Elite, Pro, League and Club. A reduced Elite boot is the top build of its line, with the lightest upper. Pro sits just below it. Club models are built for occasional games and fast-growing feet.
If you play two or three times a week, put the discount toward a higher level. A player who kicks a ball once a month gets little extra from an Elite boot.
Snug from the first wear. Leave a few millimetres in front of your longest toe, and check that the heel stays down when you push off. Leather uppers, like the one on the adidas Copa Mundial, give a little with wear. Synthetic and knit uppers hold their shape.
Between two sizes in a synthetic boot? Try the larger one first.