The football boot industry is a multi-million pound industry worldwide, and this is shown in the number of boots available. Some players will buy boots as a fashion accessory because they look good or because they promise to help improve performance like no other boot around. But as a coach the primary factor when advising player’s which boot to purchase should be that they are comfortable and that they offer the feet the correct level of protection. As it is not uncommon for player’s to experience foot pain and injury due to their choice of footwear both on match days and during training sessions. This article will seek to help the coach educate player’s on choosing the correct type of footwear for themselves and the conditions around them.

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