# OXEN Rugby Boots ## What is Oxen Metasock Technology? The Metasock is Oxen's defining feature and what separates them from every other [rugby boot](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/all-rugby-boots "Rugby Boots") on the market. Where conventional boots use a fixed upper built on a standardised last - which means your foot either fits the last well or it doesn't - the Metasock uses an integrated Lycra sock construction that conforms to the shape of your foot. The result is a close, second-skin fit that reduces internal movement, eliminates pressure points from a boot that doesn't suit your foot shape, and allows natural flex through the foot and ankle. It's particularly valuable for players with wider feet or unusual foot shapes who have always found conventional boots uncomfortable. The Metasock doesn't require a break-in period in the same way - it adapts to you from the first session rather than the other way around. We regularly carry discounted Oxen stock including Metasock and Meta X colourways at reduced prices. [Browse our rugby boots sale](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-sale "Rugby Sale") for current offers. ## The Oxen Metasock Range - SG, FG and AG The Metasock boot is available across three outsole configurations, covering every surface you're likely to play on. ### Metasock SG The [soft ground version](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/soft-ground-rugby-boots "soft ground rugby boots") uses metal screw-in studs for wet, heavy natural grass - the standard choice for most UK club players through the main season. The Metasock SG combines the adaptive upper with a six-stud mix outsole suited to [backs](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-boots-for-backs "backs rugby boots") and mobile forwards. Also availble in [8 stud](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/8-stud-rugby-boots "8 stud rugby boots") for props and second-rows.  ### Metasock FG The firm ground version uses moulded rubber studs for harder, drier pitches in summer and on artificial surfaces where metal studs aren't appropriate. Same Metasock upper, different outsole. ### Metasock AG The artificial ground version is specifically configured for 3G and 4G pitches - a shorter, denser stud pattern optimised for the artificial surface rather than natural grass. If your club trains on a 3G pitch year-round, the AG is worth considering alongside an SG boot for matchdays. ### Oxen Meta X The Meta X is Oxen's performance SG boot and the more accessible take on the Metasock concept. It uses a PU upper for structure and protection combined with an integrated Lycra metasock that wraps the foot in a close, adaptive fit. The dual-layer construction gives you the stability needed for physical play without restricting natural movement through the foot and ankle - a meaningful difference for players who need to carry and drive as well as move. ## Oxen Raptor - For Forwards The Raptor is Oxen's [forward boot,](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-boots-for-forwards "forwards rugby boots") built for props, locks and back row forwards who need an 8-stud configuration for scrummaging and sustained contact. Like the Metasock range, the Raptor uses Oxen's PU upper but with a more traditional construction. The Raptor Elite and Raptor Pro sit at the top of the range in terms of construction and materials. ## Are Oxen Rugby Boots Good? The honest answer is yes, for the right player. The Metasock construction divides opinion - players who have always struggled with conventional boot fit tend to rate them very highly because the adaptive upper solves problems that no amount of sizing up has fixed. Players who are happy with their current boots and just want a straightforward option may not feel the difference as acutely. Oxen are a British brand with a growing following at club level, particularly among props, locks and players with wider or unusual foot shapes. The quality of construction is strong, the technology is genuinely innovative, and they're not just repackaging an existing football boot with a different colourway. ## Products in this collection - [Oxen Metasock Hawkshift SG Rugby Boots White/Gold](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-hawkshift-sg-rugby-boots-white-gold) - 179.99 GBP - [Oxen Metasock SG Rugby Boots Cool Mint White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-sg-rugby-boots-cool-mint-white) - 179.99 GBP - [Oxen Metasock SG Rugby Boots Yellow Flare](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-sg-rugby-boots-yellow-flare) - 179.99 GBP - [Oxen Metasock SG Rugby Boots Orange Blaze](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-sg-rugby-boots-orange-blaze) - 179.99 GBP - [Oxen Metasock SG Rugby Boots Purple Haze](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-sg-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 AG Rugby Boots Purple Haze](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-ag-rugby-boots-purple-haze) - 179.99 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 Yellow Flare](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-ag-youth-rugby-boots-yellow-flare) - 69.99 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 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 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 6 Stud Rugby Boots Yellow Flare](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-rugby-boots-yellow-flare) - 99.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 6 Stud Youth Rugby Boots Yellow Flare](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-youth-rugby-boots-yellow-flare) - 69.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 6 Stud Rugby Boots Orange Blaze](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-rugby-boots-orange-blaze) - 99.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 6 Stud Youth Rugby Boots Orange Blaze](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-youth-rugby-boots-orange-blaze) - 69.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 6 Stud Rugby Boots Cool Mint White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-rugby-boots-cool-mint-white) - 99.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 6 Stud Youth Rugby Boots Cool Mint White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-youth-rugby-boots-cool-mint-white) - 69.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 6 Stud Rugby Boots Purple Haze](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-rugby-boots-purple-haze) - 99.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 6 Stud Youth Rugby Boots Purple Haze](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-youth-rugby-boots-purple-haze) - 69.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 6 Stud Rugby Boots Black Onyx](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-rugby-boots-black-onyx) - 99.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 6 Stud Youth Rugby Boots Black Onyx](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-6-stud-youth-rugby-boots-black-onyx) - 69.99 GBP - [Oxen Meta X 8 Stud Rugby Boots Black Onyx](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-meta-x-8-stud-rugby-boots-black-onyx) - 119.99 GBP - [OXEN Metasock 8 Stud Rugby Boots Black/White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-8-stud-rugby-boots-black-white) - 99.99 GBP - [OXEN Metasock 6 Stud Rugby Boots Black/White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-6-stud-rugby-boots-black-white) - 89.99 GBP - [OXEN Metasock AG Rugby Boots Blue/White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-ag-stud-rugby-boots-blue) - 159.99 GBP - [OXEN Metasock AG Rugby Boots White/Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-ag-rugby-boots-white-red) - 79.99 GBP - [OXEN Metasock AG Rugby Boots Pink/Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-ag-rugby-boots-pink-black) - 79.99 GBP - [OXEN Metasock Kid's 6 Stud Rugby Boots Black/White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-metasock-kids-6-stud-rugby-boots-black-white) - 59.99 GBP - [OXEN Raptor Elite 8 Stud Rugby Boots Black/White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-raptor-elite-8-stud-rugby-boots-black-white) - 119.99 GBP - [OXEN Raptor Elite 8 Stud Rugby Boots White/Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-raptor-elite-8-stud-rugby-boots-white-black) - 119.99 GBP - [OXEN Raptor Pro 6 Stud Rugby Boots Black/White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-raptor-pro-6-stud-rugby-boots-black-white) - 79.99 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 Elite AG Rugby Boots White/Gold/Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-raptor-elite-white-gold-black) - 59.99 GBP - [OXEN Raptor Pro AG Rugby Boots Black/Silver](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/oxen-raptor-pro-ag-stud-rugby-boots-black-silver) - 39.99 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 --- > Source: [Rugbystuff.com](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/oxen-rugby-boots) > Updated: 2026-05-31