Rugby boots...?

I play rugby, and i play with my soccer boots. I play in the frontrow at tight head (first time ever playing rugby), and I was told I might need to get rugby boots. What's the diff. b/n soccer and rugby boots and which would be better to get for my position?

Rugby boots...?
Main difference b/w soccer and rugby boots are studs, ankle support and foot protection. For a frontrow player, rugby boots are recommended. Studs are generally longer, for more traction in all weather conditions - important in scrums, esp... Ankle support is better (many rugby boots are 3/4 and high-top cut)... Strength of boot is key since your boots will likely get stepped on during scrums, lineouts, rucks and mauls, etc... I recommend a 3/4 or high-top boot. You won't have as much flexibility as a soccer boot, but your feet and fellow forwards in the scrum will thank you. Good luck...
Reply:From my experience, rugby boot sizes are fairly close to sneaker sizes. Personally, I don't mind if they were a little wider/longer because I wear two pairs of socks (rugby and athletic) and an extra insole (like Dr. Scholls - helps keep studs from digging into my feet). Report It

Reply:Yeh JC has given you a pretty good answer. I will just add something though:





If you are in the frontrow you will need a pair of boots with 8 sprigs/studs. I think this is the most important thing. 8 sprigs provides you with far more grip which is essential in the scrum and rucks and mauls of course.





They need to be good sprigs too. Make sure they are full metal sprigs and are long (especially if the fields are wet/muddy).





Soccer boots would be fine for the backs or loose forwards but you definately need a pair of rugby boots for the frontrow.
Reply:JC knows what he's talking about. Buy from WorldRugbyShop.com-- best rugby company in the US hands down.
Reply:good answer JC. yes, get some rugger boots suitable for the scrum
Reply:and with the metal studs (vs molded) you can actually change the studs to suit the field condition. they're tougher on your tootsies and my coaches have said to train in molded cleats (or even running shoes) once your studded boots are broken to reduce the strain they put on your calves and feet. I also recommended upgrading the insoles to provide more cushion.





i would suggest a mid rise boot- it gives more stability, althoguh your mobility may decrease- but chances are, if you're a prop you dont do the jukes the backs need a low boot for! i'd also suggest a reinfroced toe. - it'll help protect your toes in the scrum and rucks.
Reply:well if you play prop your proberly fat :)



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