Designed for rugby players who demand superior speed and agility on soft ground pitches, the adidas RS 15 Elite SG Rugby Boots in Hi-Res Yellow provide advanced features to enhance your performance. With an adaptive leather forefoot, specialized lacing, and a dedicated soft ground soleplate, these boots empower explosive movements and precise kicking. However, their specialized design means they are best suited for soft, natural grass surfaces.
Adaptive Leather Forefoot: Offers superb mobility and flexibility, allowing for unrestricted movement and quick changes in direction.
Foam Cushioning at Heel & Padded Collar: Provides enhanced comfort and support, crucial for absorbing impact during explosive movements and prolonged play.
Asymmetrical, Rugby-Specific Lacing: Strategically designed lacing system improves the contact area with the ball, elevating kicking accuracy and control.
Soft Ground Soleplate: Equipped with six removable metal studs and five moulded support studs, ensuring optimal grip and traction on wet and muddy pitches.
Synthetic Rear Upper: Balances durability with lightweight performance.
Recycled Content: Partially made with recycled materials, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
Textile Lining: Adds to overall comfort inside the boot.
Enhanced Speed & Agility: Designed to boost pace and quick movements on the field.
Superb Mobility: Adaptive leather forefoot allows for natural foot movement.
Improved Kicking Accuracy: Asymmetrical lacing provides better ball control.
Comfort & Support: Foam cushioning and padded collar reduce fatigue during intense play.
Optimal Soft Ground Grip: Specialized soleplate ensures excellent traction on wet surfaces.
Eco-Conscious: Contains recycled materials.
Soft Ground Specific: Performance may be suboptimal or damaging on firm ground or artificial pitches.
Info needed: Not ideal for players who frequently play on mixed or dry surfaces.
Enhanced Speed & Agility: Designed to boost pace and quick movements on the field.
Superb Mobility: Adaptive leather forefoot allows for natural foot movement.
Improved Kicking Accuracy: Asymmetrical lacing provides better ball control.
Comfort & Support: Foam cushioning and padded collar reduce fatigue during intense play.
Optimal Soft Ground Grip: Specialized soleplate ensures excellent traction on wet surfaces.
Eco-Conscious: Contains recycled materials.
Soft Ground Specific: Performance may be suboptimal or damaging on firm ground or artificial pitches.
Info needed: Not ideal for players who frequently play on mixed or dry surfaces.
The adidas RS 15 Elite SG Rugby Boots are engineered to give you a competitive edge, particularly in dynamic, fast-paced rugby scenarios. The adaptive leather forefoot ensures that your foot can move naturally and powerfully, enabling you to burst through defensive lines with ease and agility. This flexibility translates into quicker acceleration and more effective changes of direction.
For kickers, the asymmetrical, rugby-specific lacing is a game-changer. It creates a larger, cleaner striking surface on the instep, allowing for greater precision and power in your kicks, whether for conversions, penalties, or tactical clearances. This enhanced accuracy can be crucial in tight matches.
On the field, the soft ground soleplate with its combination of removable metal and moulded studs provides relentless grip. This is vital for maintaining stability during scrums, rucks, and mauls, and for powerful push-offs when sprinting or making tackles. The foam cushioning at the heel and padded collar absorb impact, keeping you comfortable throughout the match, even during the most explosive movements, reducing the likelihood of fatigue or discomfort.
These boots are specifically designed for natural, soft, and often muddy grass pitches, where their stud configuration can truly shine, providing the traction needed to dominate.
Initial Stud Check: Before first use, ensure all six removable metal studs are securely tightened into the soleplate. It is recommended to use a stud wrench (often included or sold separately) for this purpose. Loose studs can affect performance and increase injury risk.
Break-In Period: Allow for a short break-in period to let the boots conform to your feet. Wear them during light training sessions before a full match.
Pitch Type: These boots are exclusively designed for Soft Ground (SG) pitches. This typically means natural grass fields that are wet, muddy, or soft due to rain or heavy use.
Avoid Other Surfaces: Do not use these boots on Firm Ground (FG), Artificial Grass (AG), or hard surfaces. Doing so can damage the studs, the soleplate, reduce performance, and may increase the risk of injury.
Cleaning After Each Use: After every match or training session, remove excess mud and debris from the boots, especially around the studs, using a soft brush or a damp cloth.
Drying: Allow the boots to air dry naturally at room temperature. Avoid direct heat sources like radiators or direct sunlight, as this can dry out and crack the leather and synthetic materials.
Leather Care: For the adaptive leather forefoot, consider applying a specialized leather conditioner periodically. This will help maintain its suppleness, prevent cracking, and prolong the boot's lifespan.
Stud Maintenance: Regularly check the tightness of the removable metal studs. Tighten them as needed to ensure optimal grip and prevent loss during play.
Storage: Store boots in a cool, dry place, ideally with boot trees or crumpled newspaper inside to help maintain their shape and absorb moisture.