The Importance of Footwear & Pitch Awareness

The Right Boots for the Right Ground

Wearing the wrong boots doesn’t just affect performance — it raises injury risk. Every non-league player has experienced slipping on wet grass or sore feet on hard ground.

Understanding pitch types and footwear choices makes a huge difference in comfort, grip, and confidence.

Actionable tips:

• Firm ground (FG): standard studs for natural, dry pitches.

• Soft ground (SG): longer studs for wet, muddy grass.

• Artificial ground (AG): designed for 3G/4G surfaces — less pressure on joints.

• Rotate pairs: extend lifespan and adapt to weather conditions.

• Check stud wear: dull or uneven studs = poor traction.