FG vs AG vs SG vs MG - What's the difference & how do you pick?

[@nictheperson6709]

I'm not the first one to ask for this, but a comparison between all the brands' AG/MG soleplates and stud patterns would be great.

[@AleABest]

I think the MG is perfect for soil, the kind of hard pitches that are common in Asia and México.

[@muhammadfajartrianto9888]

Ya same on south east Asia lot of hard pitch and its risk to high broke the ankle 😂😅

[@AleABest]

@@muhammadfajartrianto9888 What stud pattern do you use there?

[@muhammadfajartrianto9888]

@@AleABest Actually in here hard to find MG or AG stood cause retailer just buy FG stood for local market and than most of the player was uneducated about shoes or boots stood, many young player broke the ankle on early age, base on personal experience.

[@superkyrollz]

​@@muhammadfajartrianto9888 org indo kamu bang? 😅

[@rahman077]

​@@AleABest turf

[@Dead-Ball-Situation]

I bought a pair of FUTURE 3.1 MG Men's Football Boots (the version with the pimples) last year. Ok, here's my experience. I used them on 3 and 4G pitches and at first, they were so tight, i got bad blisters. These can be somewhat alleviated by wearing marathon socks but do beware they need a fair bit of wearing in for some people and probably some stretching too. You may even want to go half a size up. I also realised they weren't great for 4G pitches as the pimples aren't long enough to sustain a good enough grip in the turf. But here's the good bit. I then wore them on hard, grassy natural ground - like grass, when it goes hard in the summer and they were perfect. Wearing traditional FG boots on hard, grassy ground has always been bad for my balance and I always came away stiff after a game. But these boots provide great contact with the ground, natural balance and amazingly, I come away with almost zero stiffness the next day. There is definitely something to be said about wearing the right boots for the right surface.

[@AnitBasuThakur]

Really helpful content! Please post more of this! Would like to see an AG vs AG, SG vs SG comparisons of Adidas vs Nike vs Puma for say X speedflow vs Mercurial vs Ultra and so on.

[@domr8796]

My MG Puma Future Z 1.2s are the best AG boots ever. There’s no need for longer studs than these on AG and I love that feeling of being low & close to the ground & the flexibility of the soleplate on AG is so nice to play in. BUY MG! (Puma pls make more and make them even cheaper!)

[@stevenjensen7182]

Hey just ordered a pair. How is the MG studs doing when the pitch is wet? Any slipper?... I just bought mercurial vapor with AG studs but those are way too aggressive. Just a question of time before an ankle sprain occurs

[@gallenza]

Don't like the MG outsole, too many mini studs: no direct support on a stud, flat outsole sensation....

[@a-way401]

@domr8796 nice man, have you used them on turf pitches as apposed to AG pitches ? Hope they’re still holding up strong.

[@ParkVeron]

in korea Average consumer never needs FG stud due to 99%pitch is low quality AG.. however too many people buy it to breake their own ligament

[@keantay4592]

Thanks Josh for the great insights. Especially about the MG having less snap back and being heavier.

[@scarface3793]

Bro imagine how much better PUMA would be if they added CARBON FIBER SOLE PLATES 🔥 I would definitely cop a pair

[@crobakify]

Puma king platinum 2019 with carbon fiber insert in the outsole 🥵

[@scarface3793]

@@crobakify either boots will be cool with the soleplate all carbon fiber

[@soyUsernameWasTaken]

It's an overpriced tech proposed by nike back in the days. It immediately got beaten by adidas's adizero line which was lighter, way cheaper, and just as strong. If you want carbon fibers in this day and age, you're straight up paying just for the looks.

[@Aimad_99]

they done it hahaha 🤣

[@IMueTz3]

Absolutely agreed on this! If you're asking yourself which ones to chose for firm,/AG grounds, go with the MGs! I was told they name the FG/AG boots like that to have an advantage against adidas and nike, who are not selling boots that are meant for both (AG and FG). I had a really bad injury, because the AG boots were way too long for the AG ground. The MG boots have enough grip at any condition on AG and are even useful on dry natural grounds.

[@hrleysh]

so if i play on fg and ag pitches i should 100% choose mg boots ?? mg is multi ground boots right so fg/ag??

[@IMueTz3]

@@hrleysh Yes, if the firm ground (fg) that you play on is dry, mg will work perfectly fine. On artificial grounds (ag) MG will work under every condition. The FG/AG Boots i would only recommend for wet and deep pitches, where you can t get enoguh grip with mg

[@jozixl8808]

@@IMueTz3I know this is late but can I also use Mg on Soft ground (wet pitch*

[@IMueTz3]

@@jozixl8808 I think if it is wet and deep fg/ag is better. If the pitch is wet but still hard and short-trimmed, maybe mg coould work aswell but honestly I didn t try that yet.

[@Feanaro5503]

So hard to get anything but FG in America. It’s bizarre.

[@nolxverodin9022]

Nike sells AG boots but idk where to find SG

[@1704xxxx]

Yesterday I was watching a friendly match in my town and I noticed a player wearing your grip socks ! I looked like a proud grandpa for a moment there 😂

[@joebeem7350]

Just got the Ultra 2.3. They’re incredible, thanks for the recommendation to pick up a pair!

[@laurissnepsts5845]

Did you get FG or MG? They are on a wider side or narrower. And there is a bit more volume?

[@J0ny_]

@@laurissnepsts5845 Puma make great boos for those who have Wide feet. I recently got the puma 5.2 takedown model for $130 and they feel comfortable.

[@bobm2368]

Back in the late 70s early 80s dimpled trainers were the accepted best option for astro turf (granted a much worse variation than you play on nowadays - pretty much carpet laid on concrete). After a long time away from the game I've tried AG boots from Mizuno. Whilst they are undoubtedly good I've settled on a Mizuno AG training shoes since it seems to offer equally good traction and spreads the pressure across the foot better than the AG boots. Really not sure why Puma simply don't market FG as FG and, perhaps, MG as Ag/MG. Bob 🇬🇧

[@wtfx5757]

Availability of MG in the USA sucks.

[@cronos7725]

Meanwhile at my place, Our local online seller sell bunch of MG studs at cheap price and kinda a bit hard to see FG stock and also more pricey than MG. We can even get the cheapest original adidas shoes grade 2 MG/HG for just 30usd. And recently, i just see one of his product(new stock) in the store that selling adidas men copa sense.3 mg for just 35usd available all size from 6uk to 11.

[@szymonnowak5982]

After playing few times in MG soleplate im not going back to AG or AG/FG of any brand. My only complain about ultras 1.3 is lack of heel padding, but stud length is perfect for playing on any artificial pitch.

[@adriamorella7474]

Exactly. And this is a big problem because can lead to make injuries

[@an9628]

What about FG grounds. Can the MG handle it well

[@mariostarcevic304]

It would be great if you made videos on second takedown models from Puma to see if they are good for pricetag as much as first takedown models

[@celo513]

Ty for breaking it down for us, love ur videos !! 🙏🏿🔥

[@tshepimanne320]

I love the song plays between the titles🔥🔥

[@reddevilsunited_2060]

I remember me and my friends used to be crazy for the SG boots cuz the metal studs looked so badass for us as younglings. That was until I had the bright idea of playing on a barren hard ground WITH A SG SOLEPLATE 🙃... And yes my feet were badly sore for a good amt of days after that... Stuck to the FGs since then and was finally cured of my fanboyism over SG studs.

[@zoompha2108]

I found a very cheap SG boots on internet. Phantom gt2 Elite SG and it's almost %77 of price. But Im gonna use that boots mostly on artificial grass should I buy it for that kind of ground? Also I can join into an amateur FC. Maybe I can use it on natural grass and soft grass.

[@xpressionless3980]

@@zoompha2108 DO NOT USE SG BOOTS ON ARTIFICIAL GRASS

[@cronos7725]

@@zoompha2108 i read somewhere on KZbin comment that a person said he using FG boot on AG and he got acl and injured for 6 month. On AG better use short studs like MG and AG.

[@googleaccount4470]

I 100% agree with the fact that playing with the FG version on AG is unsafe because I play twice a week on AG and I'm noticing that my ankles are being destroyed.😐

[@domr8796]

Hey mate definitely invest in an mg pair because you dont want some of the injuries that wearing fg on ag makes you more prone to :)

[@googleaccount4470]

@@domr8796 I feel like the best in FG is the Ultra 1.3/4 however I don't like the MG ultra as compared to other alternatives. I'm unsure about what's different on the Ultra 1.4 AG soleplate so I'll wait and see before I make a new purchase.🥂🔥

[@chanchaniceman]

i say the MG/HG soleplate is the best especially for pitches that you either play for Sunday league or in some of the countries in Asia

[@eemuhellman2202]

Puma HG patterns look pretty cool. Can you review those?

[@stefannikolic7902]

Classy Vid Josh!

[@naija6106]

Do you recommend MG or AG for playing on artificial grass?

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

In this case, MG is AG.

[@nictheperson6709]

MG and AG are basically the same thing. No boot that has an AG variant has an MG variant.

[@muhamadrizkyramadhan7449]

Still wonder tho, why most of the pro footballers prefer to use the SG one? Like CR7, Modric and most of em have an FG studs but with the SG studs too. Doesn't it dangerous

[@nictheperson6709]

They don't play on artificial grass much.

[@gustavoavila1711]

They play in the highest quality fields in the world.

[@shottskies]

Well said, I agree that FG boots are dangerous for artificial fields. I will have to play on one for the first time this year and my hand may be forced to purchase a pair of AG boots. I'm imagining that wearing FG boots on artificial you would hardly have any traction and would probably be slipping over a lot. Downright unsafe to sprint on let alone getting tackled or maybe quick direction changes

[@chrisholmes_90]

Puma's current line up of FG/AG boots has, what looks to be, a reasonably less aggressive stud pattern. Any thoughts, Josh? Would you still lean towards MG for use on AG pitches (3G/4G), with (very) occasional FG use?

[@mikeyheis2330]

You should consider going on tour with the NFL presenting and promoting injury prevention. It seems to me like the nfl guys don’t wear the right cleats

[@Jesse-tz2he]

THE MIDDLE ONE IS DANGEROUS

[@PedroSantosNogueira]

Nobody as mentioned the soleplate of the women's version! That for me is the best version for AG.. I don't know how puma doesn't use that soleplate for a AG version of the puma ultra

[@acorona7207]

Wow, just now on board with this? Can you do an Adidas FG, AG, FG/AG comparison….

[@ano8933]

Top 10 narrow football boots pleassee

[@emonterrosa1994]

Say Josh, do you know where to buy Nike AG boots in the US? I managed to buy only 2 before Unisport got hit by Nike’s Distribution Policy & restrictions are on Pro Direct UK as well.

[@mathiasferrara4]

Yeah! Like they don’t sell AG options in the U.S. but the UK gets and AG option like wtf. Give us the AG option in U.S.

[@Frbz]

Why aren't they selling MG in stores in Canada?

[@RobLewis3]

Those puma FG studs look long enough to be SG. And you're right, they definitely aren't AG.

[@xxxtentacion989]

hey guys, I play on AG and regular grass, most of the times on real grass and it is soft so I don’t know which one to take, i play on AG once a week and 2/3 times per weekq on real grass I was thinking on buying the MG ones bc they are safer but I need ur opinion guys

[@YuriPicanco]

Buy booth AG and FG. You won't save money by buying a MG, since the more you use the boot the sooner you will have to replace it. You might pay less now but you'd have to buy another boots sooner

[@hariskhan344]

Good video

[@paszkowski12]

How did you get the MG in Canada???? I can't get them anywhere.

[@dimitristybas2835]

yo bro does the same things you talked about appy for the FUTURE series of boots in puma?

[@ABHIJEETSINGHOO7]

Hi Josh, I want to buy the ultra 1.4 but have it available in the local online store in the HG(Hard ground) variation only. I play 100% on AG surfaces. Do you think it’s a good choice? I prefer safety from injury over anything else. TIA

[@RIpplewerkz]

I think the HG version is somewhere between the MG and the FG. I'm thinking of getting the HG/AG version of the Puma Future Ultimate too as well for artificial grass pitch

[@mats9775]

Are MG boots generally wider around the feet than FG/AG boots? Looking at a pair of Puma Future 7 Pro, but not sure what stud to go for.

[@munkki3938]

I've played on artificial grass for a few months with FG vapor 14's. Nothing has happened though. Is it safe?

[@m2s745]

No

[@cheny8923]

How does the Puma ultra MG feel on feet? Wider then ultra FG?? How does the MG soleplate compare to the Nike AG??

[@adetoyanpoetic9205]

Is the MG soleplate available for other brands like adidas and Nike?

[@MrEdzeeray]

What’s the best turf shoes in the market. Leather if possible

[@lastofmykind8]

What’s the difference between these and something like indoor turf shoes? Are they interchangeable?

[@Lifelessfnshorts]

I will play on real grass so should o buy mg?

[@laurissnepsts5845]

Can you suggest Puma ultra 3.3 MG?

[@CaptainEdwinos]

Hey, With my current club I am training on (short, old and stamped) artificial field while playing my matches mostly on natural grass. I've had problems that the outsole comes a bit loose from the upper, where the artificial grass granules get in between deep and worsens the problems until it is unusable. I had this with my Predator 20.3 MG at the sides and Copa Sense.3 MG at the nose in the last years. Do you know how I can try to estimate the durability of the outsole for this kind of problems? The earlier mentioned models both featured a more middle high straight sole line while for example the Puma future Z 2.4 FG/AG feature a very curvy low line. In high end models there are more dedicated artificial grass boots instead of dual type, where for the Predator Acc.1 also the sole line is a bit higher (next to more conical studs etc.), but e.g. for the Nike Tiempos there is no difference. So do you have more tricks to determine his durability for .2/.3 boots or would you advise to go for a second pair of turf shoes but then the .3/.4 since I have not so much budget. For anyone finding the time to respond, thanks in advance!

[@brandonlobos9735]

JOSHHHH!

[@cheny8923]

Would the Ultra 1.3 MG fit wide feet since you said the toe box was wider???

[@dannylyons824]

Hi josh i have the ultra 2.3 MG love em, but is there a 2.3 SG version because can't seem find any online anywhere!?

[@Jersons_Loveshack]

Can you review the new SADIO MANE new balance boot?

[@salgueitor7]

puma ultra 1.3 are recomended for wide feet?

[@dimiyou17]

@Josh can you do the same video for adidas xspeedflow or the new predator ??

[@brendanphan27]

Couldn’t you buy the SG variant and then buy shorter replacement studs to swap out when you need?

[@chanchaniceman]

Still won’t help out since it’s gonna damage the screw in points in the long run not to mention stud pressure could be a thing as well

[@honeygamesvlogs5214]

I’ll pick mg perfect,

[@sheluvskai9611]

do the sg boots have removable studs

[@Tom.52]

Hi josh, I get crazy blisters and pressure under the forefoot, particularly under the ball of my foot. I generally play on FG surfaces but also AG from time to time Do you think AG will be able to spread the pressure when playing on FG or will it be too slippery having shorter studs? Thanks!

[@Scientist-exe]

I think ur fit is wrong. Try a different boot or brand. AG studs on FG will be fine but may reduce durability.

[@Vikp684]

I had this problem for years. Started wearing tighter boots and it went away. I think it was due to slippage in the forefoot of the boot.

[@fathantafazzulismail6428]

Is there MSG type?

[@justinfernandes5017]

is turf same as artificial grass?

[@gustavoavila1711]

No. Turf is like a short carpet and AG is longer artificial grass with rubbers

[@wanlilu1680]

the super wide and long forefoot is too much for me

[@povjordanthegoat]

i play both AG and FG all the time so idk??

[@dimiyou17]

Would you recommend USING the MG ON TURF ??

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Depending on how much depth the turf has, you can get away with it.

[@elisachavez7089]

Do you know of good plastic replacement studs for nike that are for grass? I’ve seen some for adidas but idk for Nike?

[@Bludclat_Renoveraren]

Does MG work for AG?

[@a-way401]

Yes

[@adriandaloisio3729]

What is different about the studs on the fg/ag puma boots in the video in comparison to the studs on the fg Nike mercurial superfly 8?

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Very little. That’s why I said they aren’t really well suited for artificial grass. It’s pretty misleading on Puma’s part to suggest that’s a good, but more importantly, a safe stud pattern for use on artificial surfaces.

[@adriandaloisio3729]

@@Soccerreviewsforyou can you please do a video comparing the puma future fg 1.1 soleplate to the Nike mercurial superfly 8 fg

[@adriandaloisio3729]

Also for puma the 1.1 is the top one that players like Neymar wear is that correct?

[@nictheperson6709]

@@adriandaloisio3729 For Puma the number before the decimal indicates the tier of boot, while the number after the decimal indicates the generation. So for instance 1.1 is the top end version of the first generation, 2.3 is the first takedown of the third generation.

[@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?

[@cronos7725]

Yes

[@JSA-Studios]

I would recommend using fg boots you are less likely to get injured if you use the correct boots for each type of pitch.

[@essomedibiephilippe9551]

La godasse avec les crampons finissent elle vite sur les terrains en terre dure au poste de défenseur central et latéral offensif. Moi j'aime jouer sur le terrain en terre dur avec les godasses vissé au poste de défenseur central et le de latéral. Est-ce que c'est conseillé ?

[@rockward9151]

Can you do this for the new mercurial/superflys ? Got the AG model and wondering how much heavier it is compared to FG model.

[@nictheperson6709]

He's already done this video for the Mercurials like at least three times

[@samuelarellano9400]

seeing this video makes me miss my Nemeziz 17+. I haven’t been able to find any replacement metal studs, anyone know where i can find them??

[@nb7070]

I did my acl because of fg

[@BugWalk]

Can the MG work on turf? I have Future 1.3 TF but the sole is worn out after only a few months and does not have traction any more.

[@a-way401]

I have the Puma Future Z 2.2 MG, they’re great for AG and I’ve used them a couple times on turf pitches and it felt kinda wrong.. they ‘worked’ but I’d feel more comfortable, confident and probably safer in turf boots.

[@dripped.out.goku.777]

I was wondering if i should get the x ghosted .1 or the puma ultra 1.3 what do you recommend

[@googleaccount4470]

🤣🤣🤣

[@googleaccount4470]

Why would u ever pick the ghosted over ultra

[@firmansyahn.w6237]

I ussualy use FG boots on all surface

[@jayaprakash868]

What do i use on sandy ground

[@cronos7725]

MG or HG boots

[@Sskreechy]

I have some adidas X 17+ purespeed SG and idk where to find new studs to replace my old studs does anyone know where I can find some studs?

[@Luaone]

Why does this video keep getting remade!!! Lol

[@myriad1]

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[@mayankmalhotra8810]

Jai siya ram

[@gdah1017]

First 👍

[@thomashenrypercy]

First

[@genius6458]

Is it ok to wear ag on fg? I did it today and I felt slow. What might be all the consequences ?