DO NOT BUY soft ground football boots!

[@lachiee.s]

I always keep an SG pair in my bag, never know how crappy the away teams pitch will be!

[@ibby6510]

100%

[@DedziBlud]

I mean I live in England our season is in the peak of winter where pitches are absolutely woeful so I always carry a pair of FG and SG

[@rickywinterborn1004]

Yeah, you definitely need SG here in England in winter.

[@yoonit78]

It’s cool that Josh has an international audience, but assume viewers are primarily in N America. As such, pretty good advice. In fact, UK & N Europe probably the only places where SG are truly necessary. More annoying for my region, I live in an area dominated by AG pitches. AG stud patterns were widely available on top tier boots 4-5 yrs ago, but the big brands seem to have abandoned them in past couple generations of boots.

[@ClipsOfTheCentury00]

@@yoonit78 I live in England but most of my league / cup games are on AG and I prefer it to natural grass 100%. Think it’s down to if the pitch is as wet as it can get in England, it’ll be trashed after 10 mins 😂 FG boots on AG is what I do and I think most players do

[@yoonit78]

@@ClipsOfTheCentury00 ya. Same, live in the Pacific NW in the States. FG that aren’t too aggressive work ok. Mercs or other super aggressive plates are dicey. Esp in summer when pitches get baked and crusty. Also the thinner plastic of FG get uncomfortably hot. To the point that some folks wear TF boots bc the foam midsole on super hot days.

[@jackmehoff5541]

Do you guys play on turf fields in England? I always watch sunday league games in England on youtube and you guys always play on grass pitches which makes me jealous. Here in the Netherlands we play 80% of our games in a season on turf fields, which I absolutely hate.

[@Feanaro5503]

I played on a wet grass field last Saturday in FG boots and guys wearing turf shoes kept slipping over, and the worst part was that they seemed surprised.

[@chanchaniceman]

As someone who’s a football boots enthusiast and have encountered this a few times during the rainy months it makes me laugh on that regard given they’re slipping a lot and being surprised. What’s also worse for me is some of these guys I played with and against only have turf shoes as their only pair cuz they bring that one pair for everything be it futsal or large size fields 😂

[@weixianng]

For adidas SG boots, if you buy their FG screw in studs, they actually do become FG as the studs become the same length as the normal FG ones (i've measured) and they work fine as FG boots even on artificial pitches.

[@jaydenp7110]

What is the name of the studs and do they work on all soccer cleats?

[@weixianng]

@Teamgeist I personally do not feel any additional stud pressure on my SG boots converted to FG compared to a normal FG version.

[@dainsismey4900]

The ideas good, I've used the plastic replacement studs on 3g but when I tried them on a dry, hard grass pitch there was too much stud pressure

[@yoyoyo3531]

​@@dainsismey4900 carbon fibre insoles will help with that

[@reefa1k]

hey bro hopefully you see this but the only cleats i can get are sg speedflows but i play on firm ground are rarely artificial. Do you think the fg replacement stud conversion would be a good option?

[@Shuddho1980]

One SG pair is probably good to have if you have pronounced cold or wet seasons like we do. Anti-clogs, esp. are quite useful in muddy grounds. I need to use SG boots for around 12-15 days an year over 4 months of august-Sep (rain) and Dec -Feb (winter-overnight frost moisture) but for those times it’s great to have. Also lasts a few seasons so long as you take care to clean out all the muck regularly. (Avoid leather for this purpose!) There is a higher chance to injure your opponent so probably best avoided by absolutely beginners or if you are playing casually and your mates aren’t wearing shins

[@MrMeMyselfandI]

Avoid leather?

[@kace1008]

Getting to the point would be helpful, bless tho.

[@TPRM1]

Me and my friends always take out our shins first.

[@chanchaniceman]

I’ve worn leather SG boots before and it has worked well for me.

[@TheBzHAlex]

The title is disgenious Josh. Absolutely buy a pair if the weather calls to. As I'm playing in west of France, it is necessary otherwise you'll be slipping like crazy from October to May. I have a pair of SG for muddy/wet pitches and a FG with conical studs for firm ground and artificial grass.

[@JamelMatthew]

Bro you obviously don't know what it's like playing on the UK 🤦🏿‍♂️everyone who plays here will need SG for majority of the football season

[@bengribben569]

Yeah, the whole 'they should be a plan B' is the other way round over here, rarely play on a pitch that isnt wet

[@JamelMatthew]

@@bengribben569 the fact he was saying all this with such confidence aswell was that really for me I get in Canada they might not need them but Europe completely different story

[@sdot5389]

@@JamelMatthew Definitely needed here on the west coast of Canada on natural grass where it’s so rainy. But we’ve gotten to the point where almost all major pitches are artificial because cities want low maintenance facilities.

[@JamelMatthew]

@@sdot5389 thank for the insight But that just means this advice wasn't great for the most of the places where football is big

[@mo_nstro]

all i thought was santi's newcastle's training in the first goal movie. rain + spikes = english football.

[@HIYOJAYO]

I played on Turf were guys played in these......so dumb

[@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw]

Ya, but honestly only boot nerds know about fg, sg and ag i guess, most people do not care

[@datboi9539]

I'm guessing they thought turf was "soft ground" ? 😂

[@reddevilsunited_2060]

Wtf

[@redeye8526]

RIP to their ACLs

[@sancheese6014]

Ive seen that too “it’s raining. I should wear them” it’s still an AG surface. You do not need them

[@Cold_Logic]

Ask Sunday league players in England if they don't need SG boots 🤣

[@legendarycuberoffical]

In england the whole of winter is rainy

[@cruzdasanta7150]

You're the Fabrizio Romano of football boots. In Josh we trust 😂 keep it up dude, love all the content 👍🏻

[@kasimhussain93]

If you play in UK these are the best type tbh as most the time its raining or the grass is soft ever since wearing these the traction for me has improved a lot stops all the slipping on the pitch

[@Paulo-ze1tl]

Essentially SG for non-professionals are for people who live in very specific locations, like the UK or the Pacific Northwest in the US. Even then, you find a lot of AG fields in the Pacific Northwest, which is baffling to me. Also there are Hard Ground (HG) boots, which are much less common and different from FG. They are typically found in Japan, and I want say Brazil as well. Even though in Brazil they aren’t labeled as HG boots, I think some of the old school stud patterns from Topper and Penalty (two of the major football would fall in better in the hard ground category.

[@BenKickert]

I find HG is often marketed as MG (multi-ground) in different parts of the world.

[@aayushpande7883]

Don’t forget HG Josh! It’s for hard ground and you should review get a pair and review them

[@fuhuixiao]

In Australia, a pair of SG boots is a must in winter. It is very moisture when the temp dropped after 5 PM.

[@EarlSquirrelsonn]

I feel like the FG boots from ~10 years ago were much more versatile. They were far more aggressive than the shallow, pretty useless, options you get today. Adidas is the biggest example of this where the FG ones are significantly toned down compared to older models. You used to get away with an FG pair in winter in Ireland, but I’d definitely want an SG pair these days.

[@ash00sufc]

Like the old TRX blades on preds

[@chanchaniceman]

Adidas are pretty much the victims of their own success in that regard. Love to see the TRX bladed stud patterns we use to have on the adipure and predators. Same applies to some of the Nike boots over the years.

[@BenKickert]

I wore the Diadora morphos in high school and would generally play without the central stud and had longer studs I would drop in to the 6 key positions when playing in extra wet conditions. While you could use them with just the standard six studs in the SG positions, I found the soleplate wasn't stiff enough to handle it. Interesting concept, but didn't quite live up to expectations.

[@luisgutierrezjr1513]

Yep, don’t play in metal studs on a dry field. You’ll lose the studs and get heel skin breakdown 👍✍🏻

[@stuartdalton1724]

All footballers who take the sport seriously should have an FG and SG pair of boots. Just because it’s raining does not make it Ok for SG, take both to the match/training and test before playing. It could take days of rain to get a pitch soft enough for SG.

[@eliezeramaya4661]

Imma say it wow the superfly 4 is beautiful

[@Runsondura]

This boot is in the background of every previous vid Finally, we get to see this boot reviewed 😁

[@chanchaniceman]

I always carry 2 pairs of FG boots(Nike Tiempo Legend 7 and Mizuno Rebula 3) and a pair of SG boot when I do play on a natural grass knowing if the rain is heavy and the field gets incredibly mushy if my firm ground firm boots start to make me slip,I just swapped out to my SG Magista Opus 2 V2

[@sniperxninjagaming3705]

Bro in bangladesh ( in SA ) ALMOST EVERY fields are natural and among them 90% of the fields are muddy so an SG is a must

[@chris425amp7]

Live in England play football on expensive pitches you will have SG an AG boot's. Stud conversions in Europe nowadays is big as i guess you know J.

[@ClipsOfTheCentury00]

The only times I really see people wearing SG boots on AG is when they’re typically not as educated on traction. Back in my academy days we had to bring a pair of SG FG AG regardless of the pitch which I didn’t really understand why 😂

[@chris425amp7]

@@ClipsOfTheCentury00 Check my videos that's the reason have SG an AG boot's 😏

[@redeye8526]

I think i need em next season. the fields i play in in Northwest Indiana are so shitty the grass is about 5 inches tall and covered in ragweeds and we play spring and fall so the ground is mushy af. And yes you hit it we cant have metal studs in our league so id have to get plastic replacements .

[@gh0stedfn95]

Just got predator freak sg’s. Bought the replacement tpu studs so that I can (sort of) wear them on artificial grass too

[@timlowe7538]

Yep, if you're in Australia like me SGs are a waste of money and a whole lot of stud pressure

[@phu5005]

SG are great when you feel overdue for a yellow.

[@Valdious]

My pure grip sock pros just arrived . Can honestly say feels mint and the black out gloves are good. Only thing that was a bit tight is the pure sleeve normal length ones. That and I followed your advice about SG boots I keep a spare pair in my bag but use puma futures and puma ones for everything else.

[@Vatsal1285]

Which puma one u got I have 20.1 still haven't broken. Them yet

[@Valdious]

@@Vatsal1285 I use 20.1 black ones and with the gloves it looks mint

[@Vatsal1285]

@@Valdious wait soooo how is the k leather once u break in does streaches out or like it's weak from the striking area Soo some k leather starts to come out plz lemme know man

[@Valdious]

@@Vatsal1285 I use the puma ones 20.1s. All puma boots I never struggle with breaking in. Puma to me is most comfy of the brands. In terms of stretch there is a bit. I rub dubbin in before first use and rub dubbin on it maybe every few weeks to keep the leather soft it amazing for touch and feel. I think these boots have done 2 years worth of training and maybe about 45, 90 min games or so.

[@Businessvideos-079]

U can buy plastic studs to replace metal studs 😊

[@bobm2368]

Josh you need to get over to the UK. Especially at the parks pitch level SG is pretty much the only type of surface we do have 🤣..... More's the pity. Bob 🇬🇧

[@brubrulani]

They need to bring HG back (Hard ground)

[@zzix9367]

i didnt buy sg boots i postponed them for 1 week and today it rained like hell , am a goalkeeper so when i wanted to kick the ball out i slipped 3 times and i once slipped when i threw the ball. now after the game i feel my ankles hurting probably due to the slips...

[@Dano_EightyEight]

So hard to find SG tiempos. I play rugby and usually carry both FG and SG cleats in my bag with the same pattern. I love my SG tiempos but they are either very expensive new or I'm combing ebay for lightly used. pairs.

[@user-su9ej2cx7v]

I found a pair of predator freak.1s for 24 euro in sg and I had to get them. I will try to use them with plastic studs and hopefully they can work on firmer pitches

[@celtic69]

Well my FG’s are Copas so I need SG considering I live in the rainiest city in the rainiest country.

[@monkfish3099]

*what led to neymars long list of ankle injuries was him playing with SG for the first time* *it was the player only SG with the split sole that he wasnt used to* *started all his injury problems* *even the best are huma(r)n*

[@dhaneesh152]

day 13 of asking Joshua to review the puma ultra 2nd tier takedowns

[@rizjeuchiha3439]

That was quite an interesting educational video 🤜🤛

[@erikjohnsson6833]

My favorite boots ever is magista opus 1 sg (8mm in front 11mm in the back

[@Rh-vl4bm]

Here in the uk we need soft ground boots for 80 percent of the season

[@blongsta5]

High school leagues need to check for sg cleats before game lol I know players that worn sg just because they clacked on the cement louder than fg cleats

[@Andre_o1097]

Could I buy sg boots and swap the studs for tpu studs for turf fields?

[@قرفص]

ever heard of the country england? you need SG boots 6 out of the 12 months at least

[@alexmartins4013]

Hello Josh. Are you going to buy the adidas predator mania black and red SG that are coming soon for the 20th year of the famous zidane volley in Glasgow? I will for sure as i play in natural grass and it rains often here so i will make good use of it.

[@lachiee.s]

Looks like they’ll come with Adidas TPU studs included so you can switch to and from FG and SG studs! :)

[@peterkane1591]

I play rugby lol I'd basically be ice skating if I wore SG in the UK playing rugby.

[@AndresJames12]

so wear soft ground studs when the ground is soft/wet/muddy, firm ground studs when the ground is dry/firm.......... mind blown

[@szabolcspfeiffer9721]

Somebody pls help. What is exactly name of that boot? Im searching for this But what i find... Im not sure about my finding...

[@footy-fin3567]

The pitches we play on in my league have sprinklers so there no other option

[@brandonlobos9735]

ALWAYS APPRECIATE THE CONTENT!

[@failure795]

ONE QUESTION, CAN I WEAR FG ON A RAINY DAY BECAUSE IT DOESNT RAIN EVERYDAY SO CAN I WEAR FG

[@sonofchelsea7488]

So what about Adidas an their TCP plastic changeable studs is that a no go then?

[@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw]

Sg, anything screw in is sg

[@thatkidibrah9132]

@@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw wronf sg is metal studs anything plastic is either fg or ag so it's fine if he uses plastic replacement studs because they are NOT sg

[@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw]

@@thatkidibrah9132 still will be too long, material does not matter. Screw in guaruntees stud pressure on anything not sg. Its dangerous. Screw ins are sg only, even if you get nylon cleats, the design remains sg

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

I talk about that in the video 👍

[@ash00sufc]

What are your thoughts on companies that offer FG to SG stud conversion services? Can FG soleplates handle a metal screw in stud when it comes to durability? And what about comfort issues i.e. potential stud pressure?

[@saoirsedelaney4667]

Yeah fr I wanna know his opinion on this. Been thinking about getting it done but not sure would the sole plate hold up in the long run.

[@Ami-v1i2q]

Can’t you just get plastic stud replacements

[@ultisready9452]

What's your opinion on Hard Ground (HG), do they can get away on FG?Their price in my country are significantly cheaper than FG variants because the demand is low

[@lucast5964]

I didn't even know that football boots had SG FG and other types and the grounds that I play in is not wet or muddy, its just normal grass. I got a pair of SG boots. Do I have to get new boots or something?

[@alexdonaldson4675]

Standard procedure over here in ☔️🇬🇧

[@lourencothomaz981]

I' trying to focus on Josh, but damn, that's a sexy lookin superfly 4

[@DylanDylan-lb4kt]

When you show up to a chill 5 a side game on astro turf and a guy has these on…

[@DanielPorter-Jones]

Hey look - at least he is not calling them cleats! But clearly I wish I lived where he does and the ground wasn't always a mudbath!

[@inityo]

What about using TPU studs?

[@willy14111]

Surely people can't be this thick, SG are for soft ground, northing else

[@adriandaloisio3729]

Someone please tell me what is different from the mercurials and speedflows I wear mercs right now but I’m summer I might want to try them out

[@Lasarx]

If only nike would do an FG anti clog boot ❤

[@garethgriffiths2922]

Didn't think that this would need explaining to be honest 🤔

[@andrewfeliu1931]

Me a rugby player who uses sg boots to get more grip and win rucks 😳😳

[@agk7678]

Josh here is some feedback. When you are showing the boots on the turf, while ur wearing or talking about the boots, it sounds alittle bit like ur mumbling. I have earphones on and i always have to make my audio higher. Please solve this problem.

[@zdzgaming8169]

Can I get away with using ag boots on turf? P.s: I cannot afford two pairs and I usually play on turf and natural grass.

[@BenKickert]

Turf is becoming a non-standard term. Technically it is referring to the ultra short (1-2cm) artificial surface, but a lot of folks use the term turf when referring to artificial grass (4-5 cm usually with ground rubber underlaying it). My AG field is relatively old and flattened, so turf shoes (mundial goals for instance) are best. Since I play in the old fat man league, unless the ground is wet, I will even use turf shoes when playing on harder natural grass surfaces. Long story short, FG is gonna work for anything besides actual turf, where you will actually slide around due to lack of traction.

[@LumkisaSaul]

Bro do you know SOUTH AFRICA there's a lot of SG pitches

[@princeabs247]

“SG pitches” lool, you mean grass?

[@azzazz4549]

Unless you live in England and it's raining every bloody day, aha

[@Comic_Geek2001]

Really who buys SG football boots other than rugby players

[@baileysewell9615]

Thanks!

[@axelbarron6582]

This is common sense

[@dtluhvs]

guys if i switch the metal studs on my SG boots with plastic studs, can I use it on AG??

[@Andre_o1097]

This is what I’m wondering lmk if u find out

[@ghidimark8671]

Where can i biy these screw in metals ...

[@bellathedachshundyip6144]

sg boots great for sunday league

[@wahyuharjanto17]

Turu, ngantuk bar kelas listening

[@failure795]

THANK YOU

[@julioperez5169]

how do you get sg boots in the us?

[@willmachin8239]

So basically guys, use your common sense 😂

[@jm7897]

Have you never played in a country like UK where it rains alot, terrible take😂😂

[@gords123official3]

where can i find the mercurial 4 fg?

[@njm1259]

You need soft ground boots in the uk 😂

[@Editzcityy]

Bruh deleat this video it’s ur opinion sg boots are so good

[@Aimad_99]

damn i still play on dirt who else

[@pac_0183]

I’ve always considered buying them but always came to the conclusion that I actually probably wouldn’t be allowed wear them in a regular match

[@diagonals792]

Right? I've always been told they weren't allowed

[@joshpaul6417]

Copa mundial for FG SG AG

[@Iamrivardo]

What studs would u recommend for dirt pitch?

[@Harmonicat]

Firm Ground, dry dusty pitches is always FG

[@sergiolopez3965]

FG or MG either one should be fine

[@riccardopreghiera8118]

Everybody in football: wearing FG, SG and AG boots on their specific pitch conditions Rugby players, especially Scrum players: wearing SG boots everywhere because of traction in the scrum...sometime this is painful for us😣

[@akashbaglary6187]

Hey sir i want a shoes to play football..so please can you give me one pair of shoe from you🙏🙏🤩and i love to see you contents..😍

[@jonathanalfaro385]

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