Football gear for every pitch
GWANDALIT

FIELD GUIDE 01 / BEFORE THE FIRST WHISTLE

Know your pitch.

The surface comes first. Use this guide to understand sole labels, then confirm the exact boot and your pitch’s footwear rules before ordering.

Black and green boots, showing the upper and studded outsole

01 / FG

Firm ground

FG sole plates are intended for short natural grass that is dry or slightly damp. Check the manufacturer’s surface label for the exact pair.

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Orange turf shoes with many small grips on the rubber outsole

02 / TF

Short turf

Turf shoes use small rubber grips for shorter synthetic surfaces. “Turf” and modern long-pile artificial grass can call for different soles.

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WHAT ABOUT ARTIFICIAL GRASS?

Check the exact surface.

AG soles are designed for artificial grass. If you play on a 3G or 4G pitch, check the venue’s rules and the boot maker’s guidance. Ask Gwanda Lit to confirm the outsole designation of the pair you want.

Surface labels in this prototype catalog are sample data and still need merchant verification.

YOUR PRE-MATCH CHECK

Before you add to bag.

  1. Name your pitch.

    Find out whether it is natural grass, short turf or long-pile artificial grass.

  2. Confirm the sole.

    Match the exact manufacturer’s label to the playing surface and the venue’s rules.

  3. Choose your size.

    Use Boot Finder to filter by size and in-stock options. Confirm sizing with the store when ordering.

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Surface reference: Nike’s football shoe guide (opens in a new tab).