Studs or moulds?

[DaveMac]

RIght my boots are nearing the end of their life, so thinking I'll pick something up in the SUmmer. I'm just wondering what does everyone use. I have always had a pair of studs and astroturfs for those days when the ground is rock solid. But just wondering what is everyones thoughts on moulds? I've never had a pair.

 

[CA]

In my opinion, moulds will do you for the whole season! When the ground is really boggy, they aren't as good as studs, but will do the job with about 85% effectiveness. When the ground stiffens up, they are still good and behave like astros. For me, I'd personally pick up a pair of moulds over just astroturf or studded boots. Each to their own though!

 

[DaveMac]

Hmmm I seem to be hearing this more and more. I might grab a cheap pair of moulds and see how they do. I've done a couple of games on astroturf this season and seen players even wearing moulds on there.

 

[Monotone Whistle]

I was like you Dave, and as I used to play regularly I had two pairs of boots. However, this season I got a new pair of moulds only, and they have been fine for the whole season.

I can remember a couple of occasions when I slipped on muddy pitches when I was changing direction quickly, but this was rare and to be honest isn't a reason to have two pairs of boots, so my advice if you're replacing some is to get moulds only and see how you get on.

There is also a difference between proper studded moulds and blades, which I won't go into. Just get the studded moulds, a la Copa Mondials, and you should be fine.