We like to think here at First XV we have one of the widest ranges of rugby boots in the UK that you can physically see and try on, 36 different boots at today's count. Sure, there is a plethora more online, but there's nothing quite like trying a few different boots on and working out what works for your feet and your position.
Rugby is such a dynamic sport, incorporating explosive running, twisting and turning. Poor fitting rugby boots and hard grounds could leave your feet in tatters. Blisters can be a surprisingly debillating injury...not that your mates will let you away with skipping a game with sore feet! Get your boots fitted and get them right first time.
Here are a few pointers to help you choose the right boots.....
Make sure you tighten your studs before the first use, many manufactures don't use standard studs anymore (30 pence each!), in particular Adidas. A set of Malice or Kakari studs will set you back £10, a costly mistake for not taking two minutes to tighten the studs.
To make the most of your boots and increase their survival chances, remember to make sure and give your boots a good clean from time to time, just a bit of water to clear the excess dirt, letting them dry out naturally between uses is the key and then slapping on some beeswax will give real leather a proper feed.
We'll do our best to help and guide you into the correct boot, but ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure they fit correctly. Give you boots a try out around the house if you can, as soon as they hit the turf the can not be returned unless they are faulty.
We do appreciate that boots can sometimes be found cheaper online, so if you have seen a price while we might not always be able to price match we will do our best to offer the best deal we can.
We look forward to seeing you in our boot room soon. Check out our August 2016 Shop Tour for a glimpse of some of the boots available.
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