These studies are largely accurate because of what happened to me a year ago when I partially tore my posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). This injury led me to stop playing soccer for a year, during which I focused on strengthening exercises for my knee and made several visits to a physiotherapist. Yesterday was my first time back, and although I was a bit apprehensive, everything went well. The reason for my injury was the boots I was wearing, which were designed for natural grass fields, not artificial turf. Guys please take it serious!
My opinion on this topic, is if you're a casual player (non-competitive), then TF is the way to go on all AG/Turf surfaces. Not worth the extra risk to injury for that extra aggression in a game that you're not getting paid for. Pro tip for Adidas & Puma: Adidas makes an HG/AG version of their boots for specific markets. These are much more suitable for AG than their FG/AG boots. For Puma, they make an MG version. If these aren't specifically available in your market, you should still be able to pick them up from resellers at a really good price.
'f you're a casual player (non-competitive), then TF is the way to go on all AG/Turf surfaces. Not worth the extra risk to injury for that extra aggression in a game that you're not getting paid for.' Fully agree! I would even say - if you are casual player who plays 3 times a week and sometimes on not well maintained, patchy grass pitch, that would work as well. Your knees will thank you and not give up as for many players do.
@@pabloherrera8964 mine is AG but I've seen players who are playing with AG and i've seen players who are playing with tf too so i think i will go for the tf bc almost every pitch is tf in my country
@@tokorealuria in my opinion on most of surfaces, the difference in grip for TF shoes is negligible. Unless you are playing on world class stadium with manicured grass, which got sprinkled just before the game, you are really ok :)))))))
Watched a few videos on AG vs TF boots and this was the most informative by a long shot. The history of the surface playing types was interesting. Thanks!
tore my left ACL/MCL my sophmore year about 6 years ago when i was 16 years old. I'm now 23 years old and tore my right ACL playing on AG fields. It's all we use out here in Northern California and its absolutely crazy that no local stores are carrying Turf Shoes or AG version of cleats.. I wish i knew this years ago... but thank you so much for making this video it helped a lot and most of the AG pitches we have are very old and worn down that they basically feel like turf fields. I have a pair of Diadora Cleats with cronical studs but they were technically FG boots and i thought i would be okay but i guess not... Will be purchasing an AG Tempo Pro and a Trurf boot as well
I wish Nike made turf boots in the elite tier, but their Pro models are fantastic too I also wear them on AG, I like the extra cushion from the zoom or react
me too,I prefer turf boots for the AG surface- better on the knees that even AG boots. Btw. I think Kaiser team 5, old school addidas is the best boots ever. Soft, stable, durable. All, the fancy stuff developed recently, doesn't really make difference.
Puma MG soleplate is the best option for artificial grass, hands down, followed by the AG plate you find on the UnoZero and the Pantofola d'Oro Lazzarini AG 2.0 Munich and Joma also make interesting AG soleplates that resemble the Puma MG, but haven't tried those yet
Great Video! I dislocated my knee using FG boots on AG and have been using turf shoes since (but I feel slower with those). Gonna go out and buy AG boots, thanks for the recs
Turf shoes are fugly and as a keeper I always like to have a lot of traction when I dive or a ball changes direction, with turf shoes I slip very often, I bough AG boots in Europe as you say over there there are very common but back here in my country they are almost non existant which is why I just get FG boots.
@@pabloherrera8964 Google doesn't give you a first person account however. This video was very well done and was packed with information. I am sorry if my comment hurt you in some way.. :)
Very informative, thanks. I use turf boots as they allow me play on all kinds of surfaces that aren't too wet, including artificial grass, grass, mud, concrete, synthetic etc. I'm searching for a good pair of reasonably priced FG/AG boots, but the Indian choices aren't suitable.
so if I am playing on a field that has those black little dots that gets in our shoes, I should go for a AG field shoes right. great video btw liked it!
My daughter plays on both grass and AG and has always worn “regular” bladed cleats for both. Besides the risk of injury, she has noticed that she can’t run as fast on AG as grass. Trying to decide between turf shoes and AG cleats - would either provide a noticeable speed advantage? Thanks for this video - very helpful!
Turf shoes won't be quiet as optimized for speed due to the less aggressive soleplate. AG cleats (or any cleats with conical studs) would be great for both artificial grass and natural grass. Good examples include the Nike Premier 3, Tiempo Legend 10, Adidas Copa Gloro, NB 442, or any AG model from Nike.
Do you think the few non conical studs on the mercurial ag outsole makes them that much more unsafe, compared to something like the phantom gx ag outsole with all conical studs or is there not a big difference between the two? Thanks
There’s a couple of bladed studs on the heel of the mercurial ag, but since you usually run on your forefoot, it shouldn’t make a big difference for injury risk. I agree that the full conical soleplate on the phantom is preferable.
It’s not just the studs…it’s the plastic in the sole plate and studs…they aren’t meant to resist abrasion and heat from AG surfaces. It also voids your warranty.
My daughter plays on both grass and AG and has always worn “regular” bladed cleats for both. Besides the risk of injury, she has noticed that she can’t run as fast on AG as grass. Trying to decide between turf shoes and AG cleats - would either provide a noticeable speed advantage?
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 ?
can I wear a AG Nike tiempo legend 10 or any other AG boot on a field that is turf? What would happen? And is there any cheap mizuno neo Beta 4s I love the silhouette
Dangerous? no. but i just played with MG sole on turf. you just couldn't feel a grip on the grass. Because it's not a grass. It's a turf. it's like carpet. but a super shallow carpet. my feet is hurting now
I currently have the Adidas Copa Pure 2.3 FG, and have a football pitch near me but I cannot tell whether it is is an AG, 3G or 4G pitch. Either way, is it still suitable (atleast slightly) to play on either of them?
I love addidas Kaiser - tried few others but that classic is unbeatable. Comfortable, soft for ball control, sturdy too. And if you find some sales - affordable for that quality. For around 80 USD, comparing to the newest, horribly narrow shoes, costing sometimes 200-300 USD, this is a steal!
question. i'm going to be a referee for a sport that will mostly be played on natural grass, occasionally on AG in stadiums for higher profile games, and will require me to officiate multiple games over a weekend tournament. i'm leaning towards turf shoes for 1. comfort over the long tournament and 2. versatility between grass and AG. i've already done one tournament in my black nike FG wide receiver cleats, and it's definitely not going to be an option for comfort. Would turf shoes be good for my needs? or is there a better option that will give me more traction and safety than trainers when on grass, but more comfort than cleats?
I help coach a top fight U11 rep team in the Pacific Northwest where all the pitches are AG due to the wet weather. 90% of the kids wear turf boots and prefer them to boots with studs. They seem to give quite a bit of grip and ability to change direction.
@@sdot5389 man I just bought some mizuno neo turfs. Gonna see how it goes. Just used to wearing flats my whole life, all turf shoes seem to feel so heavy on my feet.
In dry conditions, you will be ok, especially on the patchy grounds (so not perfect grass field, but with bald spots - that's even better for your knees. But on wet surface, you might be sliding (still really depends on condition of the pitch, how well maintained it is.
so..SG boots have conical plate..wearing SG better than FG on 3rd gen artificial grass?? need to have some flexibility upper here in Northeast - alot of nattie grass and some NEW artificial grass -
Good point. SG studs are conical, but more so for piercing into soft/muddy ground rather than to offer less rotational traction. SG studs also tend to be longer and sharper than other conical studs, making them not ideal for use on AG.
sooooo..in my case (playing on natural grass AND ag..without spending a fortune on boots - Ive decided to try the nike phantom gx elite sg@@upper90football_
@@MikeClark-v1l Honestly, the risk to injury is not worth the cash saved. Wear your SG on well cared for natural grass, and just buy a pair of AG/TF for the artificial pitches. The last thing you want is to have a serious injury that puts you out of thousands in cash, months and months of game time, and potentially permanent impacts to your body, just cause you wanted to save $100-$200.
Ive been playing on turf for years I use firm ground boots when i play on turf and it doesnt bother me at all Ive never gotten injured nor fell because of the turf This is my opinion tho
Well..that’s anecdotal. You can also drive for years without a seat belt and never go flying through your windshield…..until you know, the day you actually do.
Bullshit. The best football shoes were: adidas F50 F10, F10, +F10 TRX TF. "The best products are no longer manufactured, but are customized only for the great football players."
These studies are largely accurate because of what happened to me a year ago when I partially tore my posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). This injury led me to stop playing soccer for a year, during which I focused on strengthening exercises for my knee and made several visits to a physiotherapist. Yesterday was my first time back, and although I was a bit apprehensive, everything went well. The reason for my injury was the boots I was wearing, which were designed for natural grass fields, not artificial turf. Guys please take it serious!
great video and thanks for mentioning the knee injury part of using fg on ag, thats how i tore my acl, it really is a dangerous thing to do
My opinion on this topic, is if you're a casual player (non-competitive), then TF is the way to go on all AG/Turf surfaces. Not worth the extra risk to injury for that extra aggression in a game that you're not getting paid for.
Pro tip for Adidas & Puma: Adidas makes an HG/AG version of their boots for specific markets. These are much more suitable for AG than their FG/AG boots. For Puma, they make an MG version. If these aren't specifically available in your market, you should still be able to pick them up from resellers at a really good price.
'f you're a casual player (non-competitive), then TF is the way to go on all AG/Turf surfaces. Not worth the extra risk to injury for that extra aggression in a game that you're not getting paid for.' Fully agree! I would even say - if you are casual player who plays 3 times a week and sometimes on not well maintained, patchy grass pitch, that would work as well. Your knees will thank you and not give up as for many players do.
@@pabloherrera8964 mine is AG but I've seen players who are playing with AG and i've seen players who are playing with tf too so i think i will go for the tf bc almost every pitch is tf in my country
@@tokorealuria and TF shoe option is better for your knees
yeah im not competetive player so im gonna fo for the tf i will have bad grip but its okay i can play with them on every pitch
@@tokorealuria in my opinion on most of surfaces, the difference in grip for TF shoes is negligible. Unless you are playing on world class stadium with manicured grass, which got sprinkled just before the game, you are really ok :)))))))
Watched a few videos on AG vs TF boots and this was the most informative by a long shot. The history of the surface playing types was interesting. Thanks!
tore my left ACL/MCL my sophmore year about 6 years ago when i was 16 years old. I'm now 23 years old and tore my right ACL playing on AG fields. It's all we use out here in Northern California and its absolutely crazy that no local stores are carrying Turf Shoes or AG version of cleats..
I wish i knew this years ago... but thank you so much for making this video it helped a lot and most of the AG pitches we have are very old and worn down that they basically feel like turf fields.
I have a pair of Diadora Cleats with cronical studs but they were technically FG boots and i thought i would be okay but i guess not... Will be purchasing an AG Tempo Pro and a Trurf boot as well
I can already see you being a well known football youtuber, keep going man, thanks as well!
I wish Nike made turf boots in the elite tier, but their Pro models are fantastic too
I also wear them on AG, I like the extra cushion from the zoom or react
I got the turf nike mercurial air zoom superfly 9 elite tho, and they are really comfortable never gonna buy vapor again
@@DutchPlanDerLindeFromTahiti i got superfly 9 elites as well, however they are the same as vapor just with extrra ankle sock, aren't they?
@@LPboy77yes
@@LPboy77it adds some extra weight
me too,I prefer turf boots for the AG surface- better on the knees that even AG boots. Btw. I think Kaiser team 5, old school addidas is the best boots ever. Soft, stable, durable. All, the fancy stuff developed recently, doesn't really make difference.
Alot of the Puma MG boots have a great AG soleplate.
Puma MG soleplate is the best option for artificial grass, hands down, followed by the AG plate you find on the UnoZero and the Pantofola d'Oro Lazzarini AG 2.0
Munich and Joma also make interesting AG soleplates that resemble the Puma MG, but haven't tried those yet
mg is great on AG field, but on turf sucks@@gon4alo
Great Video! I dislocated my knee using FG boots on AG and have been using turf shoes since (but I feel slower with those). Gonna go out and buy AG boots, thanks for the recs
Which fg boots?
I needed this video!! Thank you!
No problem man!
You helped so much. Unfortunately it was 5 years too late 😢 good video though you’ll make it big in the football RUclips community
Turf shoes are fugly and as a keeper I always like to have a lot of traction when I dive or a ball changes direction, with turf shoes I slip very often, I bough AG boots in Europe as you say over there there are very common but back here in my country they are almost non existant which is why I just get FG boots.
Insanely knowledgeable
yeah, come down, sparky! This is not so difficult to google.
@@pabloherrera8964 Google doesn't give you a first person account however. This video was very well done and was packed with information. I am sorry if my comment hurt you in some way.. :)
@@pabloherrera8964yet here u are watching the video, ironic. cOmE dOwN sPaRkY
Great video and very helpful. Thank you for making it.
Thank you so much for clarifying on this topic
Very informative, thanks. I use turf boots as they allow me play on all kinds of surfaces that aren't too wet, including artificial grass, grass, mud, concrete, synthetic etc. I'm searching for a good pair of reasonably priced FG/AG boots, but the Indian choices aren't suitable.
so if I am playing on a field that has those black little dots that gets in our shoes, I should go for a AG field shoes right. great video btw liked it!
Yes!
I have been trying to find differences before I buy turf shoes, thanks bro.
I think turf damages the ankles. What can be done about this in terms of shoes? Natural grass is my preference.
I dont get it what is the difference and what shoes should i use i usually use turf
My daughter plays on both grass and AG and has always worn “regular” bladed cleats for both. Besides the risk of injury, she has noticed that she can’t run as fast on AG as grass. Trying to decide between turf shoes and AG cleats - would either provide a noticeable speed advantage? Thanks for this video - very helpful!
Turf shoes won't be quiet as optimized for speed due to the less aggressive soleplate. AG cleats (or any cleats with conical studs) would be great for both artificial grass and natural grass. Good examples include the Nike Premier 3, Tiempo Legend 10, Adidas Copa Gloro, NB 442, or any AG model from Nike.
Do you think the few non conical studs on the mercurial ag outsole makes them that much more unsafe, compared to something like the phantom gx ag outsole with all conical studs or is there not a big difference between the two? Thanks
There’s a couple of bladed studs on the heel of the mercurial ag, but since you usually run on your forefoot, it shouldn’t make a big difference for injury risk.
I agree that the full conical soleplate on the phantom is preferable.
It’s not just the studs…it’s the plastic in the sole plate and studs…they aren’t meant to resist abrasion and heat from AG surfaces. It also voids your warranty.
My daughter plays on both grass and AG and has always worn “regular” bladed cleats for both. Besides the risk of injury, she has noticed that she can’t run as fast on AG as grass. Trying to decide between turf shoes and AG cleats - would either provide a noticeable speed advantage?
AG for sure.
Can i play with AG boots on natural grass?
great video man 😀👍
Question is can you play football on any grass with Astro trainers?
So playing professional?
In case slide tackles I would say Astro is safer 👍
Son tan buenos los turuf, pero regresamos a una era mala de amortiguacion nula y pésimos materiales ojalá regresen los grandes tenis turf
Thanks man . That"s very helpfull . What is the best option for my 5 years old kid to play on Ag surface Tf or Ag ? Thanks
You might struggle to find AG models in youth sizes. I think Turf shoes would be great for a youth player on AG surfaces.
I’m going shopping for football boots tomorrow and you helped me a ton. Thanks alot mate xD
Of course!
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 ?
How will the Nike mercurial vapor 15 club MG boots work on AG fields?
can I wear a AG Nike tiempo legend 10 or any other AG boot on a field that is turf? What would happen? And is there any cheap mizuno neo Beta 4s I love the silhouette
that was really helpfully thx❤
Good video. So, my boots don't have those bladed studs. Instead those cylindrical studs. Am I good to go on turfs?
Yeah you should be good to go
Is it dangerous to use Ag soles on turf fields?
Dangerous? no.
but i just played with MG sole on turf. you just couldn't feel a grip on the grass. Because it's not a grass. It's a turf. it's like carpet.
but a super shallow carpet. my feet is hurting now
I don't know tbh I'm trying to know aswell
I currently have the Adidas Copa Pure 2.3 FG, and have a football pitch near me but I cannot tell whether it is is an AG, 3G or 4G pitch. Either way, is it still suitable (atleast slightly) to play on either of them?
I dont get it i dont know what is the difference yet
Thank you so much for the informations
Did you try the Adidas Kaiser(real leather), it is super fit and comfortable. It's like you wear a glove or 2nd skin of your foot.
I love addidas Kaiser - tried few others but that classic is unbeatable. Comfortable, soft for ball control, sturdy too. And if you find some sales - affordable for that quality. For around 80 USD, comparing to the newest, horribly narrow shoes, costing sometimes 200-300 USD, this is a steal!
question. i'm going to be a referee for a sport that will mostly be played on natural grass, occasionally on AG in stadiums for higher profile games, and will require me to officiate multiple games over a weekend tournament. i'm leaning towards turf shoes for 1. comfort over the long tournament and 2. versatility between grass and AG. i've already done one tournament in my black nike FG wide receiver cleats, and it's definitely not going to be an option for comfort.
Would turf shoes be good for my needs? or is there a better option that will give me more traction and safety than trainers when on grass, but more comfort than cleats?
Turf shoes would be a great idea, try some on in-store to find the best fit!
Can I play with TF shoes on solid surfaces as well?
Please use AG cleats… please. I have suffered from injuries. Sometimes I even use turf on AG
I’ll just use turf boots, thank you 😂😂. Don’t want to risk injury
Especially if you are 30 years old or older.
I never could get down with turf shoes. Just can’t lol
I help coach a top fight U11 rep team in the Pacific Northwest where all the pitches are AG due to the wet weather. 90% of the kids wear turf boots and prefer them to boots with studs. They seem to give quite a bit of grip and ability to change direction.
@@sdot5389 man I just bought some mizuno neo turfs. Gonna see how it goes. Just used to wearing flats my whole life, all turf shoes seem to feel so heavy on my feet.
They definelty are more comfortable and prevent injury but they make your kick very weak
@@Soccerislife56453 i finally found the ones that wrk for me. Mizuno Morelia turfs hit perfectly
You can use turf shoes on concrete
I’m from India and I loved ur video …. My question is if I’m playing both on AG and mud ground which boot would u suggest!!!?
Anything with conical studs would be great (Nike premier 3, Tiempo Legend AG, Copa Gloro, NB 442, Mizuno Morelia)
@@upper90football_would u suggest any from Crazy fast series or Predator series from Adidas?
I just got Nike Tiempo legend 9 AG🔥 thank you
You deserve more subscribers
here before you blow up. quality vid👍
No Under Armour?
Can I use turf shoes on normal grass pitch? How much grip will I have to compromise?
video about to come out on this!
In dry conditions, you will be ok, especially on the patchy grounds (so not perfect grass field, but with bald spots - that's even better for your knees. But on wet surface, you might be sliding (still really depends on condition of the pitch, how well maintained it is.
do the adidas FxG (flexible ground) boots work on AG fields?
What about adidas X Speedflow. 4
Which boots for natural grass ?
Anything with “FG” on the label
so..SG boots have conical plate..wearing SG better than FG on 3rd gen artificial grass?? need to have some flexibility upper here in Northeast - alot of nattie grass and some NEW artificial grass -
Good point. SG studs are conical, but more so for piercing into soft/muddy ground rather than to offer less rotational traction. SG studs also tend to be longer and sharper than other conical studs, making them not ideal for use on AG.
sooooo..in my case (playing on natural grass AND ag..without spending a fortune on boots - Ive decided to try the nike phantom gx elite sg@@upper90football_
again ..in most instances the natttie grass will be both wet and soft during the fall months
@@MikeClark-v1l Honestly, the risk to injury is not worth the cash saved. Wear your SG on well cared for natural grass, and just buy a pair of AG/TF for the artificial pitches. The last thing you want is to have a serious injury that puts you out of thousands in cash, months and months of game time, and potentially permanent impacts to your body, just cause you wanted to save $100-$200.
Ive been playing on turf for years
I use firm ground boots when i play on turf and it doesnt bother me at all
Ive never gotten injured nor fell because of the turf
This is my opinion tho
Well..that’s anecdotal. You can also drive for years without a seat belt and never go flying through your windshield…..until you know, the day you actually do.
@@sdot5389 good point
you are lucky. Research shows something opposite. Micro injuries will aggregate and you might have knees problems when much older.
Is it ok to wear turf boots on ag?
Yes! They might be a little slippery if the field is wet, but they should provide you enough traction.
Our kids do it a lot…even on wet and frosty AG surfaces. They don’t seem to have an issue with traction.
@@sdot5389 needs to be very very wet to slide in turf shoes.
are mercurial vapor 15 have cornical studs
😈 i wear only FG. Never gotten hurt thankfully
I don't know which shoes I should buy for hard ground studs or gripper please anyone reply me
don't use blade stud. Round are ok on ag field
Thank you
Can I ask you about nike tiempo legend 9 ag boots on the turf ground? Does is slide?
I would only recommend Tiempo Legend AG for artificial grass. For hard turf, go with the turf model
@upper90football_ Thank you
Plz help i cant shoot with turf shoes
Can you wear ag boots to the normal grass pitch?
Yes you can!
Hey can u use metal studs on ag?
I wouldn’t, mostly because metal studs tend to have very sharp edges that could pierce synthetic surfaces
Hellll no. You’ll beat the turf up and it’s probably against the rules of the facility.
can you use ag boots on astroturf pitch?
i have same question
can i use nike superfly 9 MG(multi ground) boots on AG turf? and is MG the same or close as AG boots?
Nike's MG soleplate is closer to FG. But it's more appropriate for AG than the normal soleplate
No necesitas unos lisos, solo untos turf gastados y listo jaja
Bullshit. The best football shoes were: adidas F50 F10, F10, +F10 TRX TF. "The best products are no longer manufactured, but are customized only for the great football players."
Can you use soccer AG boots for Football ?
soccer is football. Perhaps you are asking about American Football? Usually in AF, they play on artificial surface, right?
@@pabloherrera8964 sorry about that let me rephrase the question: can I use Soccer AG boots for American Football ?
@@38kalif it's artificial surface, most likely yes!
soccer
Can I wear studs on fg,sg,ag or hard ground can anyone explain
well, watch the video, no?
@@pabloherrera8964 still didn’t get
Follow the money. USA is definitely a money hungry place
សិប្បនិមិត្ត
I Refuse to buy any if Nike produces
Awesome buddy…you’re really making a difference. Keep up your boycott another year and Nike will definitely go bankrupt.
You need to delete these pauses between sentences, I find it distracting
Wow