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3 things to consider when buying football shoes
Football shoes for indoor games are designed entirely differently from outdoor shoes:
Indoor courts have hard surfaces, so the shoes need good cushioning and a durable sole. You'll often see the designation IC or IN, which stands for indoor. The sole is typically made of non-marking rubber that offers excellent grip without leaving marks on the surface.
When it comes to outdoor football, various shoe types are tailored for different surfaces. One thing they all share is having some kind of studs. Depending on whether the shoes are designed for artificial grass, natural grass, or gravel, their construction varies.
Shoes for artificial grass are designed with rounder and shorter studs that provide better grip on surfaces harder than natural grass. The studs are called AG (artificial grass).
Shoes for natural grass have the longest studs and should only be used on real grass surfaces. The term for these studs is FG (firm ground).
Gravel shoes have many small studs to ensure better contact between the foot and the hard gravel surface. This type of shoe can also be used on drier artificial grass pitches where the surface has become hard. Gravel studs are called TF (turf).
Choosing the material for your football shoes is a personal choice. The top priority is comfort, durability, and easy maintenance:
Leather shoes have the advantage of easily moulding to the shape of your foot, which usually makes them very comfortable.
Synthetic shoes are more common and are often more durable and easier to maintain than leather shoes.
Researching and reading reviews, such as the Solesuppliers big guide to football shoes, can be helpful when making a purchase decision for football shoes.