Rugby boots · Backs
Rugby boots for backs
6 boots whose makers state them as built for backs, from the 63 we track.
- 6 boots ranked
- Specs last verified 2026-08-27
- Methodology v1.0
The ranking
Ranked by Weight, lightest first. Click a column heading to re-rank.
| # | Boot | Price | Surface | Studs | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert Speedster 6S | £89.99 RRP | SG/mixed | Hybrid 6-stud + moulded TPU (Speedplate HYB outsole) | – | |
| 2 | adidas RS-15 Elite SG | £109.99 RRP | SG | 6 metal screw-in studs | – | |
| 3 | Oxen Meta X AG | £99.99 RRP | AG | AG stud configuration, load-spreading rather than deep-biting | – | |
| 4 | Oxen Metasock AG | £160 RRP | AG | 10 moulded lugs | – | |
| 5 | Canterbury Speed Falcon 2.0 Pro SG | £99.99 RRP | SG | Four 11mm aluminium studs at front, two 13mm aluminium studs at back, plus two TPU toe studs and directional TPU studs | – | |
| 6 | Oxen Metasock SG | £180 RRP | SG | Mixed soleplate: 6 replaceable metal studs plus moulded traction elements | – | |
Ranked by weight, lightest first, where a weight is stated. Tap any column heading to re-rank. Every spec is taken from a named source and human-verified. Blanks mean nobody states it, and boots without a figure sort last. Photographs arrive with our retailer feeds. Entries tagged as a football boot are football models widely worn for rugby; their makers do not certify them for rugby, and each page explains what that means.
How this list is built
Only boots whose manufacturer explicitly states back/speed suitability appear here. No guessing from silhouettes, so absence means the maker stated nothing.