Need some Trainers for Astroturf

chipperhead · 10 Aug 2009 at 10:47

I've just agreed to play in a 6 a side footy team with some mates and it's on Astroturf so I'm after some decent trainers for use on this surface.
I've never played competitive football before so don't really have a clue what type of trainers I need, any recommendations?

siumatfung · 10 Aug 2009 at 10:50

have u checked its actualli plastic grass or that nasty green sand paper like surface?

chipperhead · 10 Aug 2009 at 10:55

siumatfung said:
have u checked its actualli plastic grass or that nasty green sand paper like surface?

I've just checked on the net and it's a synthetic turf pitch so I take that means plastic grass.

Von Smallhausen · 10 Aug 2009 at 11:00

What size shoe do you take ?

I have a pair of brand new Size 10 Adidas turf shoes I have used twice. You are welcome to have them gratis if you want. I need to get rid of some stuff and that would be a good start.

chipperhead · 10 Aug 2009 at 11:05

Von Smallhausen said:
What size shoe do you take ?

I have a pair of brand new Size 10 Adidas turf shoes I have used twice. You are welcome to have them gratis if you want. I need to get rid of some stuff and that would be a good start.

Cheers mate that would have been much appreciated however I'm an 11 / 11.5, but thanks anyway.

siumatfung · 10 Aug 2009 at 11:06

i would wear blades mate do you have a budget?
and do you have wide or narrow feet?

CliffyBiro · 10 Aug 2009 at 11:10

These are quite good for that surface:

http://www.kitbag.com/stores/kitbag_4_5/footwear/bootroom/product_details.aspx?pid=57277&cid=6986

For the outdoor astroturf (or as said above, "that nasty green sand paper like surface"

) I wear these:

http://www.kitbag.com/stores/kitbag_4_5/footwear/product_details.aspx?pid=57287&bid=9&mid=26

chipperhead · 10 Aug 2009 at 11:12

siumatfung said:
i would wear blades mate do you have a budget?
and do you have wide or narrow feet?

I'd say medium to wide on the width as for budget around £40.

CliffyBiro · 10 Aug 2009 at 11:14

chipperhead said:
I'd say medium to wide on the width as for budget around £40.

Then I'd say to definately look for a pair of cheap Adidas/Nike blades. The first time I played on that surface, I just wore my normal astroturfs and it tore the legs clean out of me after just under 2 hours playing almost non-stop. Was sore for days after.

The blades made it much more bareable, not fighting to stay on my feet.

siumatfung · 10 Aug 2009 at 11:22

it they wide stay away from boots with a lot of plastic likes

but hmmm

http://www.kitbag.com/stores/kitbag_4_5/footwear/bootroom/product_details.aspx?pid=53250&cid=1108

or anything on this page

http://www.prodirectsoccer.com/spee...340%20-%20Discount%20-%20Sale!&Sort=PriceDown

but firm ground only boots

Tinders · 10 Aug 2009 at 12:10

Von Smallhausen said:
What size shoe do you take ?

I have a pair of brand new Size 10 Adidas turf shoes I have used twice. You are welcome to have them gratis if you want. I need to get rid of some stuff and that would be a good start.

Lol, id actually be interested in these

drop us a mail (in trust) if you want rid and can post (I'd obv chuck some money ur way)

blacksquirrel · 10 Aug 2009 at 16:18

Also stick to black. Fancy colours will only get you kicked up in the air
http://www.jjbsports.com/nike-total-90-shoot-ii-extra-turf/prod_182603.aspx in budget and in a local store.
Best bet get yourself down to either JJB or Sports & what ever they are this week, and just say ' I want a to try some astro turf/blades in your size for about £40 and black'
As I am also a 11 and they hardly ever have any.

Also these are basic http://www.jjbsports.com/football-boots--trainers/umbro-xai-vii-turf/prod_127915.aspx but if you hate it you want have blown your money

Caseh · 10 Aug 2009 at 16:23

Check with the 6-a-side organisers before buying any blades. The team i play for is in a league that doesn't allow blades. Also, I always like the Nike Touch trainers.

Von Smallhausen · 11 Aug 2009 at 00:45

Tinders said:
Lol, id actually be interested in these drop us a mail (in trust) if you want rid and can post (I'd obv chuck some money ur way)

I have sent you an e-mail. I don't want any money for them.

Lead_Head · 11 Aug 2009 at 11:06

Nike '5ives' Touch. Can normally be found for £30 and are decent.

The only other ones I'd recommend are the World Cup / Copa Mundial equivilent version for astroturf, can't think of the name but they are about £70.

Andybtsn · 11 Aug 2009 at 11:07

Adidas Team Mundials

Shure · 11 Aug 2009 at 18:43

I'm currently using Puma King Allround TTs. Would definately recommend them

CliffyBiro · 11 Aug 2009 at 18:54

Anyone had these?

http://www.prodirectsoccer.com/prodinfo.asp?PID=PDS-002-001-257&DEPT=2&BRAND=0&SS=1&GROUP=ASTRO

Looking for a new pair. Not quite getting along with my Mercurials now in terms of touch. Used to be able to bring the ball down perfectly with my Total 90s. Although I had my best game in months on Monday.

Great fun that was.

Also looking at these: