Perhaps you want a football boot that can be used in games on grass and training on artificial turf. The best choice for this is a firm ground release with conical studs. You may choose these studs for pitches with more depth, these are 14mm at the heel and 11mm for the rest of the boot.

The English FA covers off the recommendations for ‘Sand-Filled Carpet’ playing surfaces, on which only the classic ‘astro turf trainer’ earn a recommended rating – which we wholeheartedly agree with.

Why do football boots have studs?

Now, players have synthetic playing surfaces that actually look like grass – whether it’s ‘long pile’ or ‘rubber crumb’ 2g, 3g or 4G – allowing the ground to ‘take’ a stud and allowing players to wear their match-day boots to training or casual games. Seize the opportunity with our extensive selection, exceptional performance, and personalized options. Elevate your game – browse our Puma football boots collection and step into a realm of unmatched quality and innovation. PUMA South Africa takes pride in transcending the ordinary. We invest in premium materials, vibrant colours and designs, and innovative techniques for each product in our men’s soccer boots range. Each pair is a blend of comfort and functionality, ensuring you can focus on what matters - the game. Choose from a classic neutral tone that complements any kit, or try a bright, contemporary design to make an immediate impact on the pitch. And it is not just about looks - the hybrid midsole of our men’s PUMA football boots offers additional support to your feet, ensuring ultimate comfort throughout the game.

PUMA soft ground football boots will provide you with the much-needed extra grip that's required when playing on wet and slippery grass surfaces. Ideal if you're playing Saturday or Sunday league football on muddy pitches, our metal stud football boots will not only provide you with superb traction underfoot, but the carefully constructed upper also enhances ball control and touch. Focus on the game at hand without worrying about losing your footing with our SG football boots. What are soft ground football boots? A lot of savvy football boot brands also add a little bit more reinforcement around the soleplate and toes, too, to help improve durability on these high-friction surfaces.Football boots have studs to give you grip and traction on the pitch. Metal studs can be adjusted to give different heights, whilst plastic studs moulded to the boot are permanent and can be either conical or bladed in shape.