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For grip. When boots were first worn they were working boots and the studs were flat. Protruding studs made of wood were created and these were nailed into the shoe sole. These later were made of rubber moulding and later alluminium screw in versions. Studs were and are used to provide grip in grass and muddy conditions thus allowing plays greater maneuverability

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Who invented football cleats?

The earliest forms of Football (Soccer) boots were developed in the early 1800's in Great Britain. These were relatively crude boots which were often hard leather boots (similar to modern day Work boots) with studs affixed to the bottom. In the early 1950's, The Golden Team of Hungary had a boot based upon a leather dress shoe with studs on the bottom made for them by an Italian shoemaker. This boot was much lighter and more comfortable but left them open to injuries. This boot was then improved upon by Adi Dassler (Adidas) and developed into the first modern type of Football boot. I researched this as much as I could but there are various accounts of when the first modern day boot appeared.


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It was India, because they wanted to play barefoot, which was against F.I.F.A rules, as studs can break legs easily.


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Related questions

What happens if you get football boot studs on your finger?

It really hurts trust me somebody did it to me ok


Do football boots help you kick accurately?

no they do not but the studs on the bottom of the boot help you keep your feet


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it can have 6 or more studs


When were press studs invented?

press studs were around and used a lot as boot stated in the 1890


What football studs are used on hard ground?

Short or moulded studs.


What should do if you've been hit in the ankle by football boot studs the night before a match?

Not play the next day and depending on how bad the injury was, go see a doctor.


What is the size of the studs of a soccer boot?

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Are there rugby cleats?

Cleats are normally plastic and moulded to the boot sole there are normally 6 to 8 depending on the make of the boot. The normal rugby boot will have aluminium studs which screw in for replacement and these boots carry 6 to 10 studs


Are football boots with rubber studs better then football boots with metal studs?

Yes. If you wear metal studs on an icy concrete surface, you will slip all over the place. If you wear rubber studs, they will grip easier. So therefore, rubber studs are better.


Are metal studs allowed in football?

there where metal studs in the future but as i know today they are not exits.


What is the best football boot ever?

I believe nike boots are the best football boot ever.


What are studs in football?

Studs are on the bottom of the cleats. Or they are the really good soccer players that are studs. :)