Good boots for gaelic football?

DMT · 14-07-2004 11:47AM #1

Can someone recommend a good make of football boot that's suitable for gaelic football?
I'm thinking Adidas Predators would be overkill for instance...

cruiserweight · 14-07-2004 12:09PM

It is really whatever you are most comfortable. I find that Puma and Adidas make good boots, but I don't like Umbro or Nike boots as much. Like I said it is down to personal taste and comfort

Waylander · 14-07-2004 12:27PM

Predators might be useful if you are a free kick taker but otherwise I would not say they would give much of an advantage. I have always preferred Adidas footwear for GAA and Soccer but Icould not justify why if I was asked.

Big Ears · 14-07-2004 01:07PM

Originally posted by DMT
Can someone recommend a good make of football boot that's suitable for gaelic football?
I'm thinking Adidas Predators would be overkill for instance...

if you play soccer use the boots u have(used while playing soccer) , otherwise its just a matter of finding one u want .

with it being to your own preference , although I find Adidas footwear is designed for people with not so wide feet .

cruiserweight · 14-07-2004 01:19PM

Originally posted by Big Ears
if you play soccer use the boots u have(used while playing soccer) , otherwise its just a matter of finding one u want .

with it being to your own preference , although I find Adidas footwear is designed for people with not so wide feet .

Yeah I find them narrow at first as well, but they stretch and are quite comfortable then

cournioni · 15-07-2004 01:09AM

I usually go for Adidas. Because they're very comfortable and also because the tongue is tied/stuck down onto the boot so it doesn't take any of the power out of your shots (helps you kick well). I find that Puma King tongues get in the way and can put you off. Especially when kicking off the ground.

Don't get Nike's whatever you do.

kmart6 · 15-07-2004 01:29AM

I have Pumas and they are none as the best boots for football.Never go for Nike there just for soccer.But go for what you feel comfortable in.

cournioni · 15-07-2004 01:36AM

If you are a goalkeeper try some old fashioned steeltoe capped rugby boots. They help your kick outs big time!

Big Ears · 15-07-2004 02:27PM

Why do yee hate Nike , I wear them for football and ive no problem scoring with them anyway , plus the tongue stays down without being tied down .

Waylander · 15-07-2004 03:40PM

I have only had one pair of Nike boots and it was a few years, but they fell apart after a couple of months. I only use them once a week so that is not really on.

Big Ears · 15-07-2004 09:28PM

Originally posted by Waylander
I have only had one pair of Nike boots and it was a few years, but they fell apart after a couple of months. I only use them once a week so that is not really on.

I found that Friends of mine used the old version of 'total 90 ' Nike boots and they fell apart(on some of them ) , but newer versions of Nike boots dont seem to have this problem .

cournioni · 17-07-2004 03:38PM

The material used on Nike boots is very light, which doesn't suit Gaelic football IMO.

Big Ears · 17-07-2004 11:27PM

Originally posted by PORNAPSTER
The material used on Nike boots is very light, which doesn't suit Gaelic football IMO.

I play Soccer , Gaelic football , Hurling and rugby with my Nike boots , and there fine .

maybe its just me and my magical pair of boots :rolleyes: .

dazman 00 · 06-08-2011 09:55AM

i use adidas f 50 and predators i think there the best

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Good boots for gaelic football?

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