How the catalog splits
| Rugby-specific | Football-derived | |
|---|---|---|
| Brands | adidas, Gilbert | Nike, New Balance, PUMA |
| Surfaces | Mostly SG, one FG | FG, AG, FG/AG |
| Metal studs | All SG boots | None |
| Power-oriented | Yes (SG) | None |
| Wide option listed | One SG boot | New Balance FG models |
This table describes our current verified catalog only, not the whole market.
Why the finder includes football-derived products
In the U.S., rugby-specific firm-ground and turf options are scarce. Excluding every soccer cleat would leave many FG and turf players with no result at all. So the finder includes football-derived products when their verified surface and fit facts match — and labels every one with a visible Football-derived option badge. They are never described as rugby-certified.
How you stay in control
- No preference: rugby-specific and football-derived products compete on equal footing.
- Prefer rugby-specific: rugby-specific products get a higher footwear score (10% of the total).
- Rugby-specific only: football-derived products are excluded entirely — a hard gate.
Choosing rugby-specific only with artificial turf currently returns no match, because the catalog has no rugby-specific AG or FG/AG product.
Things to check before using soccer cleats for rugby
- Whether your competition or venue has stud or footwear requirements that the product meets.
- Whether the surface rating (FG, AG, FG/AG) matches where you play.
- Whether the fit suits your foot — several speed models are recorded as snug.
For stud rules, see rugby metal-stud rules. For turf, see artificial-turf cleats.