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mike1880
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Astroturf boots???

Post by mike1880 »

Hi all, does anyone know what kind of footwear would be considered suitable for astroturf? The list already includes non-marking trainers otherwise I'd have just assumed trainers...

Mike
scary mum
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Re: Astroturf boots???

Post by scary mum »

I think (bt I'm no expert :roll: ) that they are the ones with sort of bobbly rubber studs rather than the full studs. Very technical I know. I'm sure if you looked on any sports website it would have them so you could check.
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ourmaminhavana
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Re: Astroturf boots???

Post by ourmaminhavana »

I second that Scary Mum. Apparently they can also be worn on grass. :)
SSM
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Re: Astroturf boots???

Post by SSM »

What sport is it for?

You can get specific astroturf footwear for different sports eg football/hockey.

My DSs have used normal trainers on astroturf without too much hindrance.
Minesatea
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Re: Astroturf boots???

Post by Minesatea »

DD's look like football boots but instead of the removable studs the sole is covered in small rubber studs. They are generally used for football, rugby and hockey.

The non-marking trainers are used for indoor activities in the gym, netball and athletics.
Moving on
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Re: Astroturf boots???

Post by Moving on »

What a coincidence! I asked the same question this time last year when my DD1 started GS. Everyone who responded were very helpful. Yes, all the above info is correct and you can purchase both items at a reasonable price from Sports Direct.
mike1880
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Re: Astroturf boots???

Post by mike1880 »

I knew I could rely on everyone here! Thank you.

Mike
rachag
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Re: Astroturf boots???

Post by rachag »

There is a wide variety of astro boots at various price ranges at the big sports shop that sounds like an olympic event that is near the Swedish furniture shop at start of M6. Astro boots also seem ok as hockey boots on dry turf which is too hard for big studs.
mike1880
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Re: Astroturf boots???

Post by mike1880 »

:lol: Understood. I love these puzzles, I don't care what Sally-Anne says about being allowed to use the names!

Mike
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Re: Astroturf boots???

Post by scarlett »

I agree .I think they're also good practice for some aspects of verbal reasoning.
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