# Firm Ground Rugby Boots & Moulded Studs

## What Are Firm Ground Rugby Boots?

Firm ground [rugby boots](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/all-rugby-boots "rugby boots") use fixed moulded rubber studs rather than the removable metal screw-in studs on [soft ground boots](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/soft-ground-rugby-boots "soft ground rugby boots"). The studs are part of the outsole - you can't swap them out - and they're designed to provide traction on hard, dry or compacted surfaces where metal studs would sit on top of the ground rather than penetrating it.  
At club level, firm ground boots are most commonly used in the summer months when natural grass pitches have dried out and hardened, and on artificial 3G and 4G pitches year-round. They're also the boot of choice for touch rugby and tag rugby, where the surfaces tend to be firmer and lighter footwear is preferred.

## Moulded Boots, Moldies, Moulds - Same Thing

If you've searched for "moldies", "moulds" or "mouldies" and ended up here, you're in the right place. These are all colloquial names for firm ground boots with moulded rubber studs - the terminology varies by club, region and generation of player, but they all refer to the same boot. Whether you call them FG boots, hard ground boots, moulds or moldies, this is the collection you want.

## Firm Ground vs Soft Ground - When to Wear Which

The decision is straightforward in most conditions. If you press your stud into the ground and it barely leaves a mark, the surface is too firm for soft ground metal studs - you want FG boots. If the studs sink cleanly into the ground with reasonable resistance, soft ground boots are the right call.  
For most UK players, soft ground boots cover the majority of the season on natural grass. FG boots come into their own from May through August on dried-out pitches, and on artificial surfaces year-round. Many players keep both in the kit bag rather than trying to make one outsole type cover every condition.   
Props, locks and hookers should note that firm ground boots aren't suitable for scrummaging - the moulded studs don't provide the same grip and platform stability as metal screw-in studs under scrum load. If you're a front row or second row forward playing on firm ground, you're better off staying in SG boots and accepting the compromise on the surface than losing traction in the scrum.

## Firm Ground Boots for Artificial Pitches

3G and 4G artificial pitches are where firm ground boots earn their place outside of the summer season. Metal screw-in studs aren't suited to artificial surfaces and many facilities won't allow them - but moulded rubber studs provide reliable grip on the artificial fibres without damaging the pitch. If your club trains on a 3G pitch and plays on natural grass, FG boots often end up doing more work through the week than the match boots.

## Firm Ground Rugby Boots for Forwards and Backs

FG boots don't really break down by position in the same way SG boots do - there's no forward-specific or backs-specific moulded boot equivalent to the [Stampede](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/canterbury-stampede-rugby-boots "Canterbury Stampede Rugby Boots") or [Kakari](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/adidas-kakari-rugby-boots "Kakari Rugby Boots"). Most FG boots are designed around the lighter, more agile end of the game. The [adidas RS15](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/adidas-rs-15-rugby-boots "adidas RS15 rugby boots") FG and [Canterbury Speed](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/canterbury-speed-rugby-boots "Canterbury Speed Rugby Boots") FG are the most commonly worn options, and they're backs and mobile player boots by design. As noted above, props and locks are better off sticking with SG boots for scrummaging regardless of the surface.

## Touch Rugby and Tag Rugby Boots

FG boots are the standard choice for touch rugby and tag rugby. The surfaces are typically firmer, the game is faster and more open, and the lighter weight of a moulded boot suits the movement patterns of these formats. Some touch rugby players use running trainers or football boots, but a proper FG rugby boot gives you better lateral support and a more secure feel underfoot.

## Products in this collection

- [Adidas Adizero RS15 Pro FG Rugby Boots Black/Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/adidas-adizero-rs15-pro-fg-rugby-boots-black-red) - 99.99 GBP
- [Adidas Adizero RS15 Pro FG Rugby Boots Hi-Res Yellow](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/adidas-adizero-rs15-pro-fg-rugby-boots-hi-res-yellow) - 219.99 GBP
- [Adidas Adizero RS15 Pro FG Rugby Boots Team Royal Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/adidas-adizero-rs15-pro-fg-rugby-boots-team-royal-blue) - 219.99 GBP
- [Adidas Predator League AG White/Lucid Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/adidas-predator-league-ag-white-lucid-red) - 75.99 GBP
- [Adidas Predator Pro FG Black/Lucid Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/adidas-predator-pro-fg-black-lucid-red) - 125.99 GBP
- [Adidas RS-15 FG Rugby Boots Hi-Res Yellow](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/adidas-rs-15-sg-rugby-boots-hi-res-yellow-copy) - 59.99 GBP
- [Adidas RS-15 FG Rugby Boots Lucid Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/adidas-rs-15-fg-rugby-boots-lucid-red) - 39.99 GBP
- [Canterbury Phoenix Team FG Rugby Boots Black/Gold](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-phoenix-team-fg-rugby-boots-black-gold) - 49.99 GBP
- [Canterbury Phoenix Team FG Rugby Boots Black/Silver](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-phoenix-team-fg-rugby-boots-black-silver) - 39.99 GBP
- [Canterbury Phoenix Team FG Rugby Boots Red Dahlia](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-phoenix-team-fg-rugby-boots-red-dahlia) - 59.99 GBP
- [Canterbury Speed Falcon Elite FG Rugby Boots Black/Gold](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-speed-falcon-elite-fg-rugby-boots-black-gold) - 99.99 GBP
- [Canterbury Speed Falcon Team FG Rugby Boots White/Orange](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-speed-falcon-team-fg-rugby-boots-white-orange) - 59.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Monarcida Neo III Select Junior Rugby Boots Black/Silver](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-monarcida-neo-iii-select-junior-rugby-boots-black-silver) - 19.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Monarcida Neo III Select Junior Rugby Boots Laser Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-monarcida-neo-iii-select-junior-rugby-boots-laser-blue) - 19.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Monarcida Neo III Select MD Rugby Boots Black/Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-monarcida-neo-iii-select-md-rugby-boots-black-red) - 49.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Monarcida Neo III Select MD Rugby Boots Black/Silver](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-monarcida-neo-iii-select-md-rugby-boots-black-silver) - 29.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Monarcida Neo III Select MD Rugby Boots Black/White/Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-monarcida-neo-iii-select-md-rugby-boots-black-white-red) - 39.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Monarcida Neo III Select MD Rugby Boots Galaxy Silver](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-monarcida-neo-iii-select-md-rugby-boots-galaxy-silver) - 49.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Monarcida Neo III Select MD Rugby Boots Ruby Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-monarcida-neo-iii-select-md-rugby-boots-ruby-red) - 29.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Monarcida Neo III Select MD Rugby Boots White/Neon Green](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-monarcida-neo-iii-select-md-rugby-boots-white-neon-green) - 29.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Beta Elite MD Rugby Boots Galaxy Silver](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-morelia-neo-iv-beta-elite-md-rugby-boots-galaxy-silver) - 149.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Beta Elite MD Rugby Boots Ruby Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-morelia-neo-iv-beta-elite-md-rugby-boots-ruby-red) - 89.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Beta Elite MD Rugby Boots White/Blue/Pink](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-morelia-neo-iv-beta-elite-md-rugby-boots-white-blue-pink) - 99.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Beta Elite MD Rugby Boots White/Laser Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-morelia-neo-iv-beta-elite-md-rugby-boots-white-laser-blue) - 49.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Beta Elite MD Rugby Boots White/Neon Green](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-morelia-neo-iv-beta-elite-md-rugby-boots-white-neon-green) - 99.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Pro MD Rugby Boots White/Gold](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-morelia-neo-iv-pro-md-rugby-boots-white-gold) - 109.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Pro MD Rugby Boots White/Neon Green](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-morelia-neo-iv-pro-md-rugby-boots-white-neon-green) - 59.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Morelia Neo V Beta Elite MD Rugby Boots White/Lava Orange/Evening Primrose](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-morelia-neo-v-beta-elite-md-rugby-boots-white-lava-orange-evening-primrose) - 194.99 GBP
- [Mizuno Morelia Neo V Beta Select MD Rugby Boots White/Lava Orange/Evening Primrose](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/mizuno-morelia-neo-v-beta-select-md-rugby-boots-white-lava-orange-evening-primrose) - 79.99 GBP
- [Oxen Meta X AG Junior Rugby Boots Black Onyx](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-ag-junior-rugby-boots-black-onyx) - 49.99 GBP
- [Oxen Meta X AG Junior Rugby Boots Yellow Flare](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-ag-junior-rugby-boots-yellow-flare) - 49.99 GBP
- [Oxen Meta X AG Rugby Boots Black Onyx](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-msx-ag-rugby-boots-black-onyx) - 99.99 GBP
- [Oxen Meta X AG Rugby Boots Yellow Flare](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-ag-rugby-boots-yellow-flare) - 99.99 GBP
- [Oxen Meta X AG Youth Rugby Boots Black Onyx](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-ag-youth-rugby-boots-black-onyx) - 69.99 GBP
- [Oxen Meta X AG Youth Rugby Boots Yellow Flare](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-ag-youth-rugby-boots-yellow-flare) - 69.99 GBP
- [Oxen Metasock AG Rugby Boots Purple Haze](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-ag-rugby-boots-purple-haze) - 179.99 GBP
- [Oxen Metasock FG Rugby Boots Cool Mint White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-fg-rugby-boots-cool-mint-white) - 179.99 GBP
- [OXEN Metasock FG Rugby Boots Pink/Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-fg-rugby-boots-pink-black) - 69.99 GBP
- [OXEN Raptor Pro HG Rugby Boots Black/Silver](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-raptor-pro-hg-rugby-boots-black-silver) - 29.99 GBP
- [OXEN Viper Pro HG Rugby Boots Green/Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-viper-pro-hg-rugby-boots-green-black) - 24.99 GBP

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> Source: [Rugbystuff.com](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/firm-ground-rugby-boots)
> Updated: 2026-05-30