The tracked set

Find the right rugby boots

63 boots, every fact pulled from the maker's or a stockist's own page and checked by a human. Answer three questions, or filter the full set yourself.

Not sure where to start?Your ground, your position, your budget. Three questions, then a shortlist with the reason each boot matched.
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Wet winter pitches

Gilbert Sidestep Icon 8S

£53.99 to £64.99 · BioFrame 8 outsole, 8 studs (soft ground)

Rule: Lowest verified price among soft-ground boots.

Firm or dry ground

Nike Tiempo Legend X Club FG/MG

£50.00 · Circular studs at the forefoot with blades at toe and heel, moulded

Rule: Lowest verified price among firm-ground boots.

Artificial pitches

Mizuno Monarcida Neo III Select AG

£64.99 · AG outsole (stud count unstated)

Rule: Lowest verified price among artificial-ground boots.

The full set

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Oxen Meta X AG
AG · Lycra metasock, second-skin fit
Oxen Meta X AG
from £99.99UK 7–13

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Compared

Rugby boots with metal studs

19 boots qualify · Rugby boots · Metal studs

Moulded stud rugby boots

14 boots qualify · Rugby boots · Moulded studs

8 stud rugby boots

11 boots qualify · Rugby boots · 8 stud

Soft ground rugby boots, side by side

36 boots qualify · Rugby boots · Soft ground

Firm ground rugby boots, side by side

20 boots qualify · Rugby boots · Firm ground

Artificial ground rugby boots, side by side

6 boots qualify · Rugby boots · Artificial (4G/3G)

Rugby boots under £100

28 boots qualify · Rugby boots · Under £100

Rugby boots for forwards

11 boots qualify · Rugby boots · Forwards

Rugby boots for backs

6 boots qualify · Rugby boots · Backs

Rugby boots for wide feet

11 boots qualify · Rugby boots · Wide fit

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Good questions

Are soft ground boots worth it for UK rugby?

From October to March, yes. Metal studs are the difference between scrummaging and skating on most club pitches.

Can I wear football boots for rugby?

Usually yes, and the common claim that blades are simply banned is wrong. World Rugby's stud specification caps studs at 21mm and requires every edge to be smooth and rounded. Non-conical shapes are allowed where they present no greater risk of injury.

The catch: manufacturers self-certify, and a football boot is not certified for rugby by its maker, so nobody publishes a per-model verdict. Check the stud length, feel for sharp edges, and ask your referee if unsure.

Full answer, checked against the rules, including whether blades are banned and whether you need metal studs.

Where are the prices?

Coming. We're connecting UK retailer feeds now; each boot page will show live prices and stock, checked every morning, the moment those connections are approved.