Designed for rugby players seeking explosive mobility and superior stability on soft ground, the adidas Kakari Elite Soft Ground Rugby Boots offer a custom-fit feel and enhanced traction. While excelling in muddy conditions, their specialized design means they are best suited for soft natural grass pitches, ensuring you dominate scrums, breakdowns, and open-field runs with confidence and precision.
Soft Imitation Leather Upper: Delivers a custom, comfortable fit that adapts to your foot, enhancing feel and control throughout the game.
Lightweight Construction & Sleek Design: Allows for lightning mobility and agility, making a strong visual statement on the field.
Internal Support System: Provides excellent stability, crucial for powerful scrums and dynamic breakdowns, helping maintain your footing under pressure.
Durable Eight-Stud Outsole: Engineered to dig deep into soft ground, offering superior traction for commanding runs and quick changes of direction.
Full Lace Closure: Ensures a consistently secure and customizable fit, keeping your foot locked in for optimal performance.
Forefoot Stitching: Adds extra grip and improved ball accuracy, enhancing your kicking and ball-carrying capabilities.
Customizable, comfortable fit
Enhanced stability for powerful play
Superior traction on soft ground
Improved ball control and accuracy
Lightweight design for agility
Durable construction for demanding rugby
Specialized for soft ground, less effective on firm or artificial pitches
Imitation leather may not appeal to those preferring genuine leather
Requires regular cleaning due to soft ground use
No explicit advanced cushioning technologies mentioned
Customizable, comfortable fit
Enhanced stability for powerful play
Superior traction on soft ground
Improved ball control and accuracy
Lightweight design for agility
Durable construction for demanding rugby
Specialized for soft ground, less effective on firm or artificial pitches
Imitation leather may not appeal to those preferring genuine leather
Requires regular cleaning due to soft ground use
No explicit advanced cushioning technologies mentioned
The adidas Kakari Elite Soft Ground Rugby Boots are engineered for the demanding nature of rugby, particularly on wet and muddy pitches.
Scrums and Breakdowns: The internal support system combined with the durable eight-stud outsole provides exceptional stability. You'll feel locked in and powerful, allowing you to drive effectively in scrums and maintain a strong presence in rucks and mauls. The deep penetration of the studs ensures you don't slip, giving you an advantage in these contact situations.
Running and Mobility: Despite their robust nature for contact, the lightweight construction allows for surprising agility and lightning mobility. Whether you're making a line break, chasing a kick, or defending, these boots support quick bursts of speed and nimble footwork.
Ball Handling and Kicking: The soft imitation leather upper offers a refined touch on the ball, while the stitching in the forefoot provides additional grip. This translates to increased accuracy when kicking for touch, conversions, or during general play, as well as better control when carrying the ball.
Comfort: The upper molds to your foot, providing a custom and comfortable fit that reduces distractions, even during long matches or training sessions.
Lacing: Utilize the full lace closure to achieve a secure, customized fit. Start lacing from the bottom eyelets, ensuring even tension throughout. Double-knotting is recommended to prevent laces from coming undone during play.
Break-in: As with any new rugby boot, a short break-in period is advisable. Wear them for a few short training sessions before a full match to allow the imitation leather upper to fully mold to your foot shape.
Pitch Type: These boots are specifically designed for soft ground (SG) pitches. This means natural grass fields that are wet, muddy, or generally soft underfoot. The eight-stud configuration excels in these conditions, providing maximum grip.
Avoid Firm Ground (FG) or Artificial Grass (AG): Using soft ground boots on firm ground or artificial turf is not recommended. It can lead to excessive stud pressure, discomfort, reduced performance, and accelerated wear and tear on both the boots and the pitch.
To prolong the life and maintain the performance of your Kakari Elite boots:
Cleaning: After each use, especially on soft ground, remove excess mud and debris. Use a brush or damp cloth to wipe the upper and sole plate clean. Remove the studs periodically to clean the threads and ensure they can be re-tightened.
Drying: Never force dry your boots using direct heat sources like radiators or hairdryers, as this can damage the imitation leather. Stuff them with newspaper to absorb moisture and allow them to air dry naturally in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight.
Stud Management: Regularly check the tightness and condition of your studs. Replace any worn, broken, or missing studs to maintain optimal traction and prevent injury.
Storage: Store your boots in a cool, dry place. A breathable boot bag can help protect them while allowing air circulation.