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Astro-turf surfaces were a revelation and provide an excellent alternative to grass as you can still play football outside but do not have to worry about water-logged or frozen pitches.
Yet, the firm design of astro-turf means you need the correct footwear to play effectively. I’ve often found myself slipping and sliding around on the grainy surface of astro-turf when I’ve tried to play in regular trainers or football boots. Your touch and controls a lot worse with incorrect footwear too so you must get your choice right.
Ensure your astro-turf boots have plenty of padding and are sturdy enough to endure the wet and cold conditions you sometimes experience when playing outside. As astro-turf is a harder surface, you must have plenty of padding to support your feet and ankles on this surface.
#1: Adidas Mundial
Adidas Mundial boots are extremely reliable on astro-turf surfaces and offer everything you need to succeed when playing on this surface. The Mundials have plenty of padding and offer lots of comfort and they are very durable and fairly heavy duty, making them perfect for enduring all conditions.
The Adidas Mundials also help to improve your balance when moving in all directions and help with mobility when turning direction quickly. The rubber studs are also perfectly designed to help your balance and prevent all that slipping and sliding.
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#2: Adidas Goletto
The Adidas Goletto astro-turf boots look similar to the Mundial design but they offer something different. These boots are perfect for amateur players who simple want comfort and long-lasting boots for smaller sided games of football or training. Golettos also offer a more affordable option too without compromising much of the quality or durability in comparison to other boots.
These boots are extremely well padded to provide the comfort needed for playing on astro-turf surfaces. A simple Adidas design also provides a classic feel to these popular boots.
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#3: Puma Future 4.3
The Puma Futures have plenty to offer for the modern footballer. Puma can modify these boots to perfectly suit your feet and playing style and also make the laces to support your feet type so if you have larger and wider, or smaller and thinner, feet, for example, these provide a good option.
The all black design is modern and sleek. The Futures are made to be comfortable, lightweight and breathable and offer great support for mobility and agility of astro-turf surfaces.
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#4: Nike Tiempo Legend VII academy TF
The Nike Tiempo brand has proven to be a reliable make of astro-turf boot for a long time and offers plenty of quality, style and comfort for harder and artificial surfaces.
The Nike Academy range comes below their ‘Pro’ and ‘Elite’ range but still offers plenty of quality for your game on astro-turf surfaces. Plenty of cushioning provides lots of comfort on hard surfaces, while the outsole provides sufficient grip on most surfaces.
Their sleek black design with iconic Nike tick running along the side of the boot gives the Tiempos that classic Nike feel and style.
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#5: Nike Mercurial Superfly academy
The Nike Mercurial Superfly Academy boots offer a lightweight, comfortable fit which help to support speed and agility on astro-turf surfaces. The cushioned insole and knitted ankle support give a snug fitting boot and firmly secure your feet in place when running, passing and controlling.
The rubber soles on the Mercurial Superfly boots provide superb grip under foot, perfect for those wet and wintery nights playing on artificial surfaces.
These boots have a simple design with a few subtle details which provides that modern feel of a football boot for players looking for something with style and a practical option while playing.
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#6: Mizuno Monarcida Neo AS
The Mizuno Monarcida Neo AS astro turf boots offer a great quality pair of boots without compromising the quality and durability of these astro-turfs.
High-quality synthetic material is used for the upper boot which makes these boots long lasting and touch against tackles and contact. They are slightly heavier than certain alternative boots, but the boots are perfect for defenders or players who receive a lot of contact.
There are many different colours and designs available for this boot too so you can ensure great quality and style without spending a fortune.
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Conclusion
If you regularly play on astro-turf surfaces then you must ensure you take the time to find the best fitting and most comfortable boots that suit your feet.
The consequences of blisters, friction and aching feet aren’t worth the hassle when choosing low quality or cheaper substitutes so be prepared to try out the boots that fit you the best.
Remember that balance and control is key on astro-turf, otherwise your feet will betray you on slippery surfaces. If you are just starting out on you football journey then the Adidas Mundial or Goletto boots are a good start due to their durability and sturdiness for astro-turf surfaces.
If you are looking for something a little more advanced and modern, then the Puma or Nike boots may be more suitable for you.
