Astro Turf Football Boots

Usually worn on Astroturf – sand-based or water-based – turf trainers are designed to withstand the rigours that come with playing on such an abrasive, unforgiving surface.

They therefore feature rubber outsoles rather than hard plastic soleplates, and rely on densely arranged pimple-style lugs to provide adequate traction on a surface that allows very little penetration. Traditional turf shoes tend to utilise small, round pimples for multi-directional movement.

Turf trainer outsoles are made from more durable rubber than a standard trainer, so as to better resist the friction produced by Astroturf and stop the lugs wearing down too quickly. You’ll also find turf trainers often feature additional rubber sections that extend from the outsole to wrap around high-wear areas of the upper for the same reason.