Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the importance of cleat type and going above and beyond to really break down all the details when it comes to artificial grass and AG/MG boots. As the father of several boys who spend many hours each week playing football on artificial grass fields, I want to do all I can to reduce the risk of injury. I had no idea how important this issue was before watching your videos. While AG boots are difficult to find near me, I’m glad I can buy some from Unisport! Keep up the great work.
Tore my rectus femoris last fall and the injury was likely caused over time by playing with FG boots on artificial pitches almost daily for years. Full recovery is 9-10 months and I’m dying to get back to the pitch later this spring. Please, please listen to Jay Mike in this video. Buy AG boots. Prevent injuries. No injury (time away from the beautiful game, physical therapy, money, surgery) is worth playing in FG boots. Just play AG on artificial surfaces, best decision you can make.
I got hurt playing with adizeros many years ago on ag then i switched to regular fg tiempos but the heel was too aggressive (long blades), so i swtiched to copa mundials - not enough grip imo in the rain and i think that is what caused my latest injury. got back to playing after a year bought nike tiempo ag, adidas speedflow .1's ag, but wear my phantom gt elites ag most of the time now. speedflows are junk for protection. been playing on turf for a very long time - i know most kids dont care about stud patterns but when you are in your 30's and everything hurts from playing on turf for so long you will start to care about this stuff. it pisses me off that you can walk into 5 local shops in canada and not one of them would have an ag plate. luckily we can buy shoes these days from unisport or nike directly. wish i had that option when i was young.
I wear my Tiempo Legend 8 AG when I play on artificial grass, and I love them because it's an already excellent pair of boots plus the appropriate stud pattern for the pitch!
It depend on stud shape some FG boots can play on artificial pitch such as Asics DS Light, Adidas Copa Mundial, Nike Premier, Mizuno Morelia 2, Mizuno Morelia Neo, Those are circle stud and low shape. For my opinion if the pitch is good enough (artificial grass high around 5mm or above) you can use some pair in my example list.
Thank you for this video, such an important topic and couldn't agree more with your top 5! I play almost exclusively on AG (older generation one) and the Puma MG stud pattern is by far the best I've ever used on it, and I tried many different AG stud patterns! It would be very nice if also other brands would offer this kind of stud pattern, because now I can only buy Puma boots. Thankfully Puma is releasing very good boots recently, but it's a shame that the other brands are sleeping on this stud pattern with many short studs.
I've gotten into football and have been looking at boots to start playing with, and i live in a pretty dry country so this video is perfect! Thank you so much and keep up the amazing work!
After getting a knee injury using FG boots on AG, now I only use AG boots on AG and I haven’t had any issues in years. I wish Nike still made an AG stud pattern with more studs on the heel… as a 92kg guy sometimes the 4 studs hurt my heels a bit if you land a little bit too heavily on your heels.
I had an fg boot for ag fields, to be specific the adidas copa 19.3 was a mistake, until recently I bought the vapor 15 pro ag-pro best investment of money I made, saved me from being injured plus it was just right in my budget since the pro version is the same as the elite minus the air max unit.
It depend on stud shape some FG boots can play on artificial field such as Asics DS Light, Adidas Copa Mundial, Nike Premier, Mizuno Morelia 2, Mizuno Morelia Neo, Those are circle stud and low shape. If the field good enough you can use some pair in my example list.
Here in the US, it is hard to get AG cleats. As an alternate, I recently got Mizuno Morelia neo 3 beta because it has cornicle studs. So far, I have zero complain about it when I play on the artificial ground (turf). Comparing to another boot of mine, nike mercurial vapor 15 elite, I have less pain on my knee, ankle, and pelvis after match. Although soccer boots from mizuno is expensive, it is worth to buy for the people who are in the same situation with me.
Is there a chance you would be able to go into the crucial distinctions between AG and TF boots? I recently just purchased some Tiempo Legend 9 Pro TF boots in hopes to start playing on some local indoor turf pitches and was recommended to go the TF route as opposed to the AG style. I just never got a clear understanding of when/where to choose either AG vs TF. Thanks for the great content by the way!
TF boots are okay on cheap, short-bladed AG, *so long as it's dry.* You won't be very explosive out of plants and cuts, but you won't slip, either. Any wet AG pitch is usually going to be a noticeable problem for TF boots. The higher quality the AG pitch, the more problem you'll have. Indoor AG fields are always dry, obviously, so TF boots should be fine. If it's a high quality AG field (i.e. it has long 'grass' blades), you might consider getting a pair of boots with longer conical studs for the most important matches -- this video's recommendation of Puma MG sole-plates is right on the money -- that sole-plate is basically the perfect middle-ground between a TF boot and an 'aggressive' AG sole-plate.
@@CognizantCheddar also most indoor AG pitches are small and get hammered so are never as deep in feel as those outdoor so sometimes TF can be as good or better choice. Until somtomrs stands on your toe with studs
The Puma MG is an amazing boot on artificial turf/ground and i have been constantly using these boots, no complaints at all. Even on hard pitch grounds this Puma MG's are awesome.
Super helpful. We never had much for AG pitches when I played but my boy is now practicing and playing some games on AG now as well as out door so. He likes the Puma Future NJR MG cleats so glad to see they made the list as a reputable pair. Hopefully they still provide him with enough grip on the FG as well. Cheers!
After some research I decided to give the Mizuno a try and the quality is just so amazing I wouldn’t expect that for the price!! If you like leather football boots I would recommend the Morelia neo 3 pro Ag because they feel amazing and controlling and kicking the ball is perfect
quick story here, i had posted this same story about a year back in the comments of another uni video! i was playing for my state team wearing my fairly new fg boots. i got called for the main team squad, and i decided to play on ag turf with my fg boots. worst decision of my life. while trying to pass the ball, my boots' studs got caught in the turf; my knee went forward and it hyperextended the wrong way. tore my acl, and now i need surgery. i wont be able to play football for the next 4 years as im underage to get surgery now. tl;dr, listen to Jay and buy ag boots.
It really depends on the pitch now u can play on most ag pitches with fg boots in france at least been playing in fg for 12 years and nothing ever happened to me I hope u can recover as quickly as possible
Sorry to hear that bro. Keep going. Listen to David Goggins. He says if he had to stop running he would just focus on swimming or cycling marathons. I would spend the next 4 years focusing on being elite at another sport and then get back to Football. You're still young.
I tore my meniscus wearing turf(TF) boots on artificial grass with the rubber pellets. I went for a 50/50 challenge with the ball on my right feet. My left foot lost traction and my left knee gave out.
In my daily used I would recommend Mizuno for who loves K-leather, soft, smooth and comfy. especially one that made in Japan. In modern days, Brands introduce you artificial materials and the resistance and endurance of its does not last long enough. If you have a chance in the boot store, try one then you will love it.
Great video! You brought up all the important points and the different typos pf AG soleplates. When playing on artificial grass pitches I wear my Vapor 14 Elite AG boots; I like them because they have the same style stud pattern as the Tiempo Legend AG boots that you showed.
I wear FG for AG fields because 1. AG boots are so hard to find in the US 2. Expensive to buy another pair of soccer cleats lol Eventually when I do have enough saved up for soccer, I'll get myself a pair of AG ones
I wear vapor 14 ag-pro. Same AG stud pattern as the legend 9’s but on a Vapor. Love them. Glad to see you rate this pattern up there! I’ve worn numerous stud patterns on AG, ended up with pulled hamstrings, and even sore heels from wrong and/or too long of studs. Great message to the consumer with this video
PSA: to test for yourself if Adidas's faux AG plates and other supposed "FG/AG" plates are truly safe on AG, all you have to do is press your booted foot into the turf, then pivot that foot. If you feel significant resistance as your foot pivots, those boots are unsafe on AG. It's that simple. So it's a little bit bizarre that brands keep trying to sell bladed or partially bladed studs on AG sole-plates -- they know it's unsafe. You can pivot with bladed studs on real grass safely, because real grass gives way to the bladed studs' bite and tears free. Artificial grass does not tear free. It just continues gripping your studs, more and more strongly as you continue the pivot. This is how you shred a knee, when your planted foot doesn't turn with the rest of your body during intense activity. As Jay alludes to in the video, a safe AG soleplate has conical studs, _only._ Each and every bladed stud snuck onto a soleplate is increasing your risk of injury. Those three bladed studs on the AG Vapor/Merc 15s? No bueno.
To answer your question Jay: on (flattenden) ag pitches; turf shoes all the way. It is a shame so many of them have a big bumper in the front. There is lot of improvement there.
I have seen a lot of negative reviews about the mercurials AG complaining that the outsole "breaks" after a few sessions. For the price of the Elites, I'd expect more durability
One tip for everyone, Do not get the one that says FG/AG. I got a pair and used it on an AG field and it hurts like hell. Only go for the ones that say AG only.
I have been wearing FG boots on AG field for the last few years, had three ankle breakers, and after this video will surely get myself a new pair of AG boots, and the best ones as you said are the Puma boots!
@@Zaza_7 got the elite version for £98 rather than the £215 they should have been. Dropped lucky in an oulet store. No idea of the difference to be honest, just saw the opportunity to get a top boot at a fraction of the cost. Totally wasted on me 😂
I own both AG and FG adidas speedportals and not only do you get 2 more studs to distribute weight on the AG version but they are shorter especially the last 2 studs at the heel. Most common difference between AG and FG is more studs and shorter on AG boots. I do agree that conical is probably the safest bet for AG.
I would say it's probably safe enough as Adidas would not risk being taken to the court and then the global scandal. Would damage the brand. Isn't all this a bit of marketing too? Selling 2 pairs of boots instead of 1? Just thinking out loud.
@@mifluent Even with bladed Mercurials, the injury rate isn't high enough for a massive company like Nike or Adidas to care from a legal perspective, and it's really hard to prove in court that any injury came down specifically to the boot itself, especially in a sport like football where there's so many variables. From a consumer standpoint, however, even slightly elevated risk of one major injury is enough justification to get proper AG, or at least conical studs. I would think from a marketing/profit perspective, it would make more sense for them to sell 1 boot, instead of 2 boots that are near as makes no difference. They opening up new tools, extra costs, for what is very much a small difference in the actual product.
I’d warn people away from this years AG Mercurials. I bought a pair, and had a crack develop on the outsole, on one of the ridges that connects two of the conical studs. My mate bought a pair as well and had the same crack develop on the exact same spot. They’re amazing boots otherwise, but beware!
bought superfly 9's in AG, they were pretty good till there was a fat crack in the soleplate, after wearing them like 5 times just ordered FG ones instead. Because you cant go wrong, just do good injury prevention and you'll be fine personally.
@@euro95. thx for letting me know, was thinking about getting those in ag, since the soleplate is slightly different from the mercs, but seems that the phantom also break...
@@armandoluiscaldas2858 yeah I have the exact same pair and I had the sole plate crack issue, I ordered super fly 9 FGs in the World cup colors and no issues at all except the copper faded away but 100 x better then the AG soleplate. I'm sure the more recent manufactured AG plates are fine
Just got my son Ultra Pro FG/AG and the studs are sharp! will definitely have him play on grass/dirt first so the studs grind down a bit before using it on AG. I use Future 1.3 FG/AG no problems on AG with the semi conical studs. It's very hard for us to get true AG cleats in the US. idk why we can't get them. For example the only way you can get the merc sole plate is if you customize Nike ID it, otherwise we are stuck with FG.
Was playing with a pair of Predator Freak.2 fg and I only play on ag I used to be so sore and uncomfortable.Immediately switched to a pair of Tiempo Legend 9 Elite Ag and omg the difference is huge much more safe and stable and sooo comfortable buy ag if you play on ag pitches not worth the risk of injuries.
I dont really get why i lose my warranty on my pair of Mizuno morelia made in Japan because they are fg, when they dont make a ag pair of those. And ag boots dont last longer on artificial ground than fg, thats just not right. I just feel like it doesn’t make sense. I also feel like most people play on ag now a days, so it’s a little bit weird that ag boots aren’t prioritised more in the football boot industry.
If you are not playing on professional level artificial grass, you don’t need AG boots. If you are playing 5/7 a side at power league/ goals . 3G rubber pitch, you just need Astro turfs . Yes they don’t look as fancy, but you will be the best player on the pitch.
I've rolled my ankle too many times using FG boots in my AG training pitch, good thing I need new boots so I can get AG dedicated boots or MG. Injuries are not fun, especially when its because of you and your boots
I bought Morelia Neo III Pro KL Ag two years ago and was shocked to learn that these don't give any stud pressures. EVEN Mizuno Morelia AS gives more pressure to my joints than the AG boots. FA's should require players to wear AG boots on AG fields so that their joints would last longer.
for me at 35 year old am always use AG for long artificial grass that deep amount 5 mm. TF for short artificial grass and I decided to give the Mizuno for both.
Puma doesn't sell its MG boots in the US (and I think Canada too) for some reason and it's quite frustrating because the fg/ag they do sell is way too aggressive for artificial grass
A guy in my pickup group just had his FG boots catch in the artificial grass, and he’s out at least six weeks with an ankle injury. Fortunately he doesn’t need surgery.
Mizuno TF TRAINERS since we are primarily on old style 3G. They work really well. I presume you can get Made In Japan AG and I'd love the option but I've never come across them in the UK. Come on Unisport find me a pair please. Bob 🇬🇧
They suck. The ag model for the Superfly 9 sucks. The soleplate will break on ag pitches, something that doesn't happen with the fg. The construction of the soleplate is sacrificed for the implementation of the zoom bag. If you want to use mercs use the older models with ag studs. Not worth to spend 300 on the new ag model. I got them and 1 month later the soleplate was full of cracks.
@@armandoluiscaldas2858 cool. First off, I’m wearing last years model, so no zoom bag. Second, I’ve had them for over a year and no problems, whatsoever. Then there’s the price. I never pay full price. I get them heavily discounted. Lastly, it’s MY opinion. MY taste. Maybe they don’t fit YOUR style/way you play. There’s a lot of variables that’s causing this difference in views. Very asinine to say anything point blank like that.
@@C41N4 did you even understand what I said? I said that it wasn't worth to buy the newer model because it breaks within a month of use, also, if I'm not mistaken I did recommend the last year's model. It has nothing to do with the feel/taste. I said I got them, I was just warning you that they are horrible boots in the AG variant because the soleplate isn't well assembled.
@@C41N4 then read other people's comments on the new model. Then again, it seems I'm not talking about your model in specific, since you have the Superfly 8s and not the 9s, so that doesn't apply to your boot. But the 9 are not well constructed, it's a fact that a lot of people are getting cracks on their soleplate, and if you don't believe me, ( I have 2 pairs of the exact same model with same studs but different colors, and then the same model with fg studs(which is fine even after longer periods of use) ) then check the other comments. I'm not saying the boot is bad, I'm saying the AG model of the 9s is
I exclusively play on AG pitches. I am 30+ and play on 5 or 7 a side sizes pitches. I have the Nike Tiempo AGs, will look at getting the Puma Future Ultimate MG for my next pair.
@@Zaza_7 If you mean like Nike Mercurial or Puma Ultra type barefoot experience, it doesn't. You're better off with the Mercurial AG, or the Mizuno Alpha AG
@@Zaza_7 I bought the Tiempo for some cushioning infact, so kind of the opposite to Nike Mercurial which I also have. I have narrow feet, and have found my feet slide a little in the Tiempo also, so they seem to be better for wider feet.
Jay please please answer this: Morelia III Pro AG or Tiempo Legend 9 Pro AG-Pro?? I got both boots but I can only keep one, which one would you keep in your opinion??
Ordered new Mizuno AG cleats a week ago. Customs in Canada charged me $75 CAD. I know you guys put it on your website that you are not liable for customs and taxes but honestly I would improve your website on at least providing an average charge for each country. Cause people then really are stranded with the purchase or a massive charge even if they decide to return it.
I've worn the puma boots for as long as I can remember and I've got 3 pairs because the new one's are not wide fit and I struggle to get them on and had to buy last year's . Even my 11.5 boots fit better than the 12s from this year
I have been searching but i dont know where they are made from. I own a indoor morelia made in vietnam and a neo 3 made in japan. I also had a monarcida turf before and it was made in Indonesia. I had not have much chance to wear the monarcida becoz my first mizuno and i didnt know about the size difference so i only wore it for 5 mins. But i can tell you the difference between made in japan and made in vietnam is huge. The leather is so much softer. And the stitches of my indoor is coming out a bit (probably because i played in outdoor solid basketball court). I am also looking for the ag version and seems like it neo 3 pro ag is the only morelia ag i have found and i dont think they have made in japan version
Hey Jay! Love the vids man? You said the AG Mercurial is gentler when on FG but is it flat out worse than the FG pair on FG pitch? If I’m mostly on FG would you still recommend going AG to cover both pitches? Cheers!
Definitely yes! The AG boot will feel less aggressive on FG but is also a tad more comfy. When Neymar was still at Nike he used AG Pro instead of FG or SG. But yeah if you can only get one boot bye play on both FG and AG, go for AG!
Thanks for the tip, I’ll go AG then! I’m a really big fan of these videos and love the super slick presentation, helpful tips and wonderful joyful host. You guys are killing it 👊🏾
Is anyone at Unisport (or Nike) going to address the design flaw on the Mercurial Vapor 15 AG's where the same stud keeps breaking off on both feet on almost every pair? I thought the reviews were just exceptions or users were walking around on concrete until my frames cracked on both feet in under a month.
Hi Jay, I've found your videos really helpful and enjoyable. It would be a massive help if you could do a video on TF boots for those that play futsal or football on carpet-like artificial grass fields like myself. Many thanks!
Hi, I fully agree, the Puma is really almost perfect shoe, it is the widest of all shoes having approximately 9,8 cm width of outsole at toe box, too sad this amazing shoe is not available for wider feet in e. g. 10,5 cm or 10,75 cm at outsole at toe box, is there a chance to heat up the shoe to a certain temperature in the oven and try widening the harder material at sole to fit? I think Puma would do great success offering this shoe in an extra wider version, a lot of people would like it a lot is my guess, I played the shoe for two years with a lot of joy in all situations and had to give it up because overlapping of feet with the outsole... I am sad for this but had no choice... I am playing with soft socks like and missing the perfect grip of Puma mg outsole... Kind Regards Denis
I got the puma future ultimate turf version to play on AG since I live in the US and AG/MG boots are hard to come by. how different is the upper of that compared to the MG? It seems like the price is in line with a teardown
Great video. I have the current gen superfly ag and the tiempo legend ag. I love the zoom unit as it takes the pressure off the bottoms of the feet and I love the upper of the tiempo. A hybrid of both would make my dreams come true.
Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the importance of cleat type and going above and beyond to really break down all the details when it comes to artificial grass and AG/MG boots. As the father of several boys who spend many hours each week playing football on artificial grass fields, I want to do all I can to reduce the risk of injury. I had no idea how important this issue was before watching your videos. While AG boots are difficult to find near me, I’m glad I can buy some from Unisport! Keep up the great work.
Wht did u buy btw?
@@KujoAmer Puma Future MG cleats
Tore my rectus femoris last fall and the injury was likely caused over time by playing with FG boots on artificial pitches almost daily for years. Full recovery is 9-10 months and I’m dying to get back to the pitch later this spring. Please, please listen to Jay Mike in this video. Buy AG boots. Prevent injuries. No injury (time away from the beautiful game, physical therapy, money, surgery) is worth playing in FG boots. Just play AG on artificial surfaces, best decision you can make.
Good luck on recovery
I got hurt playing with adizeros many years ago on ag then i switched to regular fg tiempos but the heel was too aggressive (long blades), so i swtiched to copa mundials - not enough grip imo in the rain and i think that is what caused my latest injury. got back to playing after a year bought nike tiempo ag, adidas speedflow .1's ag, but wear my phantom gt elites ag most of the time now. speedflows are junk for protection. been playing on turf for a very long time - i know most kids dont care about stud patterns but when you are in your 30's and everything hurts from playing on turf for so long you will start to care about this stuff. it pisses me off that you can walk into 5 local shops in canada and not one of them would have an ag plate. luckily we can buy shoes these days from unisport or nike directly. wish i had that option when i was young.
@@Anxyte appreciate it boss 🤝
I wear my Tiempo Legend 8 AG when I play on artificial grass, and I love them because it's an already excellent pair of boots plus the appropriate stud pattern for the pitch!
I read that they do get used easier because of artificial grass since they’re made of pure leather is it true?
I wear the mercurial superfly 8s as they have the same stud pattern as the tiempos … I wish the next mercurials go back to that stud pattern
It depend on stud shape some FG boots can play on artificial pitch such as Asics DS Light, Adidas Copa Mundial, Nike Premier, Mizuno Morelia 2, Mizuno Morelia Neo, Those are circle stud and low shape.
For my opinion if the pitch is good enough (artificial grass high around 5mm or above) you can use some pair in my example list.
Thank you for this video, such an important topic and couldn't agree more with your top 5! I play almost exclusively on AG (older generation one) and the Puma MG stud pattern is by far the best I've ever used on it, and I tried many different AG stud patterns! It would be very nice if also other brands would offer this kind of stud pattern, because now I can only buy Puma boots. Thankfully Puma is releasing very good boots recently, but it's a shame that the other brands are sleeping on this stud pattern with many short studs.
@Torment_NFS for wet and muddy natural grass you would want at least FG if not SG - AG or MG is then definitely not the right choice.
I've gotten into football and have been looking at boots to start playing with, and i live in a pretty dry country so this video is perfect!
Thank you so much and keep up the amazing work!
@@A.s.H.e.R. There guys are fr wasting their time
So... be honest: do you wear AG or FG boots on artificial grass? /Jay
After getting a knee injury using FG boots on AG, now I only use AG boots on AG and I haven’t had any issues in years. I wish Nike still made an AG stud pattern with more studs on the heel… as a 92kg guy sometimes the 4 studs hurt my heels a bit if you land a little bit too heavily on your heels.
FG, wearing my Copa 20.1s. The studs are half conical but should I be worried and get myself a proper AG right away or will this do for the moment?
I had an fg boot for ag fields, to be specific the adidas copa 19.3 was a mistake, until recently I bought the vapor 15 pro ag-pro best investment of money I made, saved me from being injured plus it was just right in my budget since the pro version is the same as the elite minus the air max unit.
It depend on stud shape some FG boots can play on artificial field such as Asics DS Light, Adidas Copa Mundial, Nike Premier, Mizuno Morelia 2, Mizuno Morelia Neo, Those are circle stud and low shape. If the field good enough you can use some pair in my example list.
@Casual Clarence I think it's better to get an ag specific boot, better now then never and avoid an injury down the road.
Here in the US, it is hard to get AG cleats. As an alternate, I recently got Mizuno Morelia neo 3 beta because it has cornicle studs. So far, I have zero complain about it when I play on the artificial ground (turf). Comparing to another boot of mine, nike mercurial vapor 15 elite, I have less pain on my knee, ankle, and pelvis after match. Although soccer boots from mizuno is expensive, it is worth to buy for the people who are in the same situation with me.
Is it durable on AG? Worried about toe box separation?
Did you experience any wear and tear of the leather?
Is there a chance you would be able to go into the crucial distinctions between AG and TF boots? I recently just purchased some Tiempo Legend 9 Pro TF boots in hopes to start playing on some local indoor turf pitches and was recommended to go the TF route as opposed to the AG style. I just never got a clear understanding of when/where to choose either AG vs TF. Thanks for the great content by the way!
It depends on the kind of Turf
If it’s very short (like a carpet)you need TF but if it’s more deep like 5mm fake grass go with AG boots
TF boots are okay on cheap, short-bladed AG, *so long as it's dry.* You won't be very explosive out of plants and cuts, but you won't slip, either. Any wet AG pitch is usually going to be a noticeable problem for TF boots. The higher quality the AG pitch, the more problem you'll have.
Indoor AG fields are always dry, obviously, so TF boots should be fine. If it's a high quality AG field (i.e. it has long 'grass' blades), you might consider getting a pair of boots with longer conical studs for the most important matches -- this video's recommendation of Puma MG sole-plates is right on the money -- that sole-plate is basically the perfect middle-ground between a TF boot and an 'aggressive' AG sole-plate.
@@CognizantCheddar also most indoor AG pitches are small and get hammered so are never as deep in feel as those outdoor so sometimes TF can be as good or better choice. Until somtomrs stands on your toe with studs
I wish they made more AG boots in youth sizes. So many kids today are playing on artificial surfaces and there are so few options.
If your AG pitch is shallow and not soft enough, you should use TF boots.
The 'Pro' versions of Nike's AG boots are always the best value. The Phantom and Mercurial cater for most foot shapes.
Are the two blades on the back of Mercurial AG clingy or aggressive on artificial grass?
@@rrao1128 they are fine tbh.
The Puma MG is an amazing boot on artificial turf/ground and i have been constantly using these boots, no complaints at all. Even on hard pitch grounds this Puma MG's are awesome.
Do they run wide?
@noizeuk I'm currently using the Puma Ultra MG. It's a very snug fit for me. But for wider feet go with any Puma Future MG's.
@@rudyjay9980 Thanks! I can't find any Future MG's in stock anywhere in the UK (online)
@noizeuk I bought my Puma Ultra MG online from prodirect, there are a couple of MG's there, not sure if they still have sizes though.
Super helpful. We never had much for AG pitches when I played but my boy is now practicing and playing some games on AG now as well as out door so. He likes the Puma Future NJR MG cleats so glad to see they made the list as a reputable pair. Hopefully they still provide him with enough grip on the FG as well. Cheers!
After some research I decided to give the Mizuno a try and the quality is just so amazing I wouldn’t expect that for the price!!
If you like leather football boots I would recommend the Morelia neo 3 pro Ag because they feel amazing and controlling and kicking the ball is perfect
Are there light? And I hear there give blisters on heels? I use nike premier 3s FG
@@dannylyons824about the blisters you should try using the runner lacing system
Where did you order them from?
quick story here, i had posted this same story about a year back in the comments of another uni video!
i was playing for my state team wearing my fairly new fg boots. i got called for the main team squad, and i decided to play on ag turf with my fg boots.
worst decision of my life. while trying to pass the ball, my boots' studs got caught in the turf; my knee went forward and it hyperextended the wrong way.
tore my acl, and now i need surgery. i wont be able to play football for the next 4 years as im underage to get surgery now. tl;dr, listen to Jay and buy ag boots.
It really depends on the pitch now u can play on most ag pitches with fg boots in france at least been playing in fg for 12 years and nothing ever happened to me
I hope u can recover as quickly as possible
Sorry to hear that bro. Keep going. Listen to David Goggins. He says if he had to stop running he would just focus on swimming or cycling marathons. I would spend the next 4 years focusing on being elite at another sport and then get back to Football. You're still young.
I saw your profile and this seems a fake post. Where are you from and for which team did you play?
@@mifluent Its a well documented thing...this channel and several other high profile channels have done videos about the dangers of FG on AG pitches.
@@npc2k I am not sure if these channels are objective - as they cooperate with brands. Can you send few studies?
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Japanese high school have sand pitch. So maybe mizuno?
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I just wear FG most times,but if I were you I would try some other boots from friends and see which one is most comfortable
I tore my meniscus wearing turf(TF) boots on artificial grass with the rubber pellets. I went for a 50/50 challenge with the ball on my right feet. My left foot lost traction and my left knee gave out.
Having too little traction is also a risk for injury. TF is really meant more the carpet-like turf
Currently rotating a pair of Superfly 8 AG and Morelia Neo III FG. Both fantastic on AG for me.
In my daily used I would recommend Mizuno for who loves K-leather, soft, smooth and comfy. especially one that made in Japan. In modern days, Brands introduce you artificial materials and the resistance and endurance of its does not last long enough. If you have a chance in the boot store, try one then you will love it.
AG boots are great, I wish they were easier to get in the US!
Great video! You brought up all the important points and the different typos pf AG soleplates.
When playing on artificial grass pitches I wear my Vapor 14 Elite AG boots; I like them because they have the same style stud pattern as the Tiempo Legend AG boots that you showed.
I wear FG for AG fields because
1. AG boots are so hard to find in the US
2. Expensive to buy another pair of soccer cleats lol
Eventually when I do have enough saved up for soccer, I'll get myself a pair of AG ones
I wear vapor 14 ag-pro. Same AG stud pattern as the legend 9’s but on a Vapor. Love them. Glad to see you rate this pattern up there! I’ve worn numerous stud patterns on AG, ended up with pulled hamstrings, and even sore heels from wrong and/or too long of studs. Great message to the consumer with this video
PSA: to test for yourself if Adidas's faux AG plates and other supposed "FG/AG" plates are truly safe on AG, all you have to do is press your booted foot into the turf, then pivot that foot. If you feel significant resistance as your foot pivots, those boots are unsafe on AG. It's that simple. So it's a little bit bizarre that brands keep trying to sell bladed or partially bladed studs on AG sole-plates -- they know it's unsafe.
You can pivot with bladed studs on real grass safely, because real grass gives way to the bladed studs' bite and tears free. Artificial grass does not tear free. It just continues gripping your studs, more and more strongly as you continue the pivot. This is how you shred a knee, when your planted foot doesn't turn with the rest of your body during intense activity.
As Jay alludes to in the video, a safe AG soleplate has conical studs, _only._ Each and every bladed stud snuck onto a soleplate is increasing your risk of injury. Those three bladed studs on the AG Vapor/Merc 15s? No bueno.
To answer your question Jay: on (flattenden) ag pitches; turf shoes all the way. It is a shame so many of them have a big bumper in the front. There is lot of improvement there.
I have seen a lot of negative reviews about the mercurials AG complaining that the outsole "breaks" after a few sessions. For the price of the Elites, I'd expect more durability
Nike football shoes have always been fragile af.
I ordered the vapor 15 Elite AG from Nike Store and the Outsole breaks after 3 Sessions!
@@drissferdaoussi162 That sucks! That's the same feedback found in the customer reviews on the unisport website..
That new balance Ag studs looks simple and works..beauty too
I wear the superfly 8s AG elite pro , they have the same ag studs as the tiempos in this vid. I wish the next mercurials go back to that stud pattern
One tip for everyone,
Do not get the one that says FG/AG. I got a pair and used it on an AG field and it hurts like hell. Only go for the ones that say AG only.
Tysm
I have been wearing FG boots on AG field for the last few years, had three ankle breakers, and after this video will surely get myself a new pair of AG boots, and the best ones as you said are the Puma boots!
Which fg boots did you have
Got my fluorescent yellow Nike Mercurial in sale and love them. AG specific, great when you're of an older age 😂
how much did you get vapor 15 AG for ?
what is the difference between Vapor 15 AG pro and Vapor 15 academy AG boots?
@@Zaza_7 got the elite version for £98 rather than the £215 they should have been. Dropped lucky in an oulet store.
No idea of the difference to be honest, just saw the opportunity to get a top boot at a fraction of the cost. Totally wasted on me 😂
I own both AG and FG adidas speedportals and not only do you get 2 more studs to distribute weight on the AG version but they are shorter especially the last 2 studs at the heel. Most common difference between AG and FG is more studs and shorter on AG boots. I do agree that conical is probably the safest bet for AG.
My mistake one my extra stud on AG version but still shorter length overall.
I would say it's probably safe enough as Adidas would not risk being taken to the court and then the global scandal. Would damage the brand. Isn't all this a bit of marketing too? Selling 2 pairs of boots instead of 1? Just thinking out loud.
@@mifluent Even with bladed Mercurials, the injury rate isn't high enough for a massive company like Nike or Adidas to care from a legal perspective, and it's really hard to prove in court that any injury came down specifically to the boot itself, especially in a sport like football where there's so many variables. From a consumer standpoint, however, even slightly elevated risk of one major injury is enough justification to get proper AG, or at least conical studs.
I would think from a marketing/profit perspective, it would make more sense for them to sell 1 boot, instead of 2 boots that are near as makes no difference. They opening up new tools, extra costs, for what is very much a small difference in the actual product.
Do you think it would be relativly safe to play in FG speed portals on AG since they are very simmilar?
I’d warn people away from this years AG Mercurials. I bought a pair, and had a crack develop on the outsole, on one of the ridges that connects two of the conical studs. My mate bought a pair as well and had the same crack develop on the exact same spot. They’re amazing boots otherwise, but beware!
the same happened to my friend - the outsole broke in the front part, in both boots
Then you should send them back to Nike, I presume they're still in the warranty period, right?
@@Shivoox okay? I did. I’m just saying it’s a common issue with the boots.
bought superfly 9's in AG, they were pretty good till there was a fat crack in the soleplate, after wearing them like 5 times just ordered FG ones instead. Because you cant go wrong, just do good injury prevention and you'll be fine personally.
Same happened to me. The new ag Superfly 9s suck. It happened on both the Nike id and the yellow ones. The fg ones are just fine.
I also had a crack in the soleplate with my Phantom GX AG shoes
@@euro95. thx for letting me know, was thinking about getting those in ag, since the soleplate is slightly different from the mercs, but seems that the phantom also break...
@@armandoluiscaldas2858 Yeah I can recommend not buying Phantom GX AG Pro, although they are so pretty
@@armandoluiscaldas2858 yeah I have the exact same pair and I had the sole plate crack issue, I ordered super fly 9 FGs in the World cup colors and no issues at all except the copper faded away but 100 x better then the AG soleplate. I'm sure the more recent manufactured AG plates are fine
Yes yes more ag content please
What about TF Boots? Wouldn’t they be the best or at least most injury preventing once? (Assuming you have FG for grass already)
Just got my son Ultra Pro FG/AG and the studs are sharp! will definitely have him play on grass/dirt first so the studs grind down a bit before using it on AG. I use Future 1.3 FG/AG no problems on AG with the semi conical studs. It's very hard for us to get true AG cleats in the US. idk why we can't get them. For example the only way you can get the merc sole plate is if you customize Nike ID it, otherwise we are stuck with FG.
Isn’t that the weirdest thing? We have so much AG here in the 🇺🇸 we shouldn’t have this many problems buying the correct tooling.
I wore FG boots on artificial grass once and it really hurt my knees. Then I changed to AG version's Puma Future and everything got well.
which Pumas
Future z 1.4, which is super comfortable.
Was playing with a pair of Predator Freak.2 fg and I only play on ag I used to be so sore and uncomfortable.Immediately switched to a pair of Tiempo Legend 9 Elite Ag and omg the difference is huge much more safe and stable and sooo comfortable buy ag if you play on ag pitches not worth the risk of injuries.
where do you buy ag?
@@ssjnovan I buy all of mine from prodirect Soccer or Unisport
TURF, Or AG is a must guys. I had the worst ankle sprain due to getting stuck in the ground. 2 months later still recovering.
Can we have a top MG boot video, really would appreciate a vid on the topic. I know its very niche. And great video as always
I dont really get why i lose my warranty on my pair of Mizuno morelia made in Japan because they are fg, when they dont make a ag pair of those. And ag boots dont last longer on artificial ground than fg, thats just not right. I just feel like it doesn’t make sense. I also feel like most people play on ag now a days, so it’s a little bit weird that ag boots aren’t prioritised more in the football boot industry.
If you are not playing on professional level artificial grass, you don’t need AG boots.
If you are playing 5/7 a side at power league/ goals . 3G rubber pitch, you just need Astro turfs . Yes they don’t look as fancy, but you will be the best player on the pitch.
Broke a fibula playing on ag in NB Furon v6 FG … learned my lesson. 6 months recovery
According to reviews on Unisport, the Mercurials all seem to break under the big toe after a couple of weeks use
The Nike Premier 3 are the best AG boots on the market. Best value too.
I've rolled my ankle too many times using FG boots in my AG training pitch, good thing I need new boots so I can get AG dedicated boots or MG. Injuries are not fun, especially when its because of you and your boots
I bought Morelia Neo III Pro KL Ag two years ago and was shocked to learn that these don't give any stud pressures. EVEN Mizuno Morelia AS gives more pressure to my joints than the AG boots. FA's should require players to wear AG boots on AG fields so that their joints would last longer.
for me at 35 year old am always use AG for long artificial grass that deep amount 5 mm. TF for short artificial grass and I decided to give the Mizuno for both.
Nike premier does perform quite good. Short conical studs and not too much studpressure
Puma doesn't sell its MG boots in the US (and I think Canada too) for some reason and it's quite frustrating because the fg/ag they do sell is way too aggressive for artificial grass
Yeah Puma’s FG/AG is pretty much false advertisement, they should just be called FG.
Would love to see your thoughts on the new ASIC Menace 4?
Always love these comparisons videos, good job!
A guy in my pickup group just had his FG boots catch in the artificial grass, and he’s out at least six weeks with an ankle injury. Fortunately he doesn’t need surgery.
What about the old nemeziz soleplate, on the new Copa pure models, they are technical fg/ag if I remember correctly
Mizuno TF TRAINERS since we are primarily on old style 3G. They work really well. I presume you can get Made In Japan AG and I'd love the option but I've never come across them in the UK. Come on Unisport find me a pair please.
Bob 🇬🇧
Nike vapor 15 pro AG and Nike vapor 15 academy AG what is the difference?
Is pro worth the extra money ?
tbh i have always been wearing FG boots on Ag because i didn't know the difference and now i know why i get lots of inguries
I play mostly on AG, and absolutely LOVE my Nike ID Mercs 👌🏽
And yes, they’re AG 😎
They suck. The ag model for the Superfly 9 sucks. The soleplate will break on ag pitches, something that doesn't happen with the fg. The construction of the soleplate is sacrificed for the implementation of the zoom bag. If you want to use mercs use the older models with ag studs. Not worth to spend 300 on the new ag model. I got them and 1 month later the soleplate was full of cracks.
@@armandoluiscaldas2858 cool.
First off, I’m wearing last years model, so no zoom bag. Second, I’ve had them for over a year and no problems, whatsoever. Then there’s the price. I never pay full price. I get them heavily discounted. Lastly, it’s MY opinion. MY taste. Maybe they don’t fit YOUR style/way you play. There’s a lot of variables that’s causing this difference in views.
Very asinine to say anything point blank like that.
@@C41N4 did you even understand what I said? I said that it wasn't worth to buy the newer model because it breaks within a month of use, also, if I'm not mistaken I did recommend the last year's model. It has nothing to do with the feel/taste. I said I got them, I was just warning you that they are horrible boots in the AG variant because the soleplate isn't well assembled.
@@armandoluiscaldas2858 did you understand what I said? Just because YOU had a bad experience, doesn’t mean EVERYONE will get the same experience.
@@C41N4 then read other people's comments on the new model. Then again, it seems I'm not talking about your model in specific, since you have the Superfly 8s and not the 9s, so that doesn't apply to your boot. But the 9 are not well constructed, it's a fact that a lot of people are getting cracks on their soleplate, and if you don't believe me, ( I have 2 pairs of the exact same model with same studs but different colors, and then the same model with fg studs(which is fine even after longer periods of use) ) then check the other comments.
I'm not saying the boot is bad, I'm saying the AG model of the 9s is
I exclusively play on AG pitches. I am 30+ and play on 5 or 7 a side sizes pitches. I have the Nike Tiempo AGs, will look at getting the Puma Future Ultimate MG for my next pair.
Does the Tiempo AG give barefoot like playing experience?
I am a barefoot player, im looking forward to play with boots.
@@Zaza_7 If you mean like Nike Mercurial or Puma Ultra type barefoot experience, it doesn't. You're better off with the Mercurial AG, or the Mizuno Alpha AG
@@Zaza_7 I bought the Tiempo for some cushioning infact, so kind of the opposite to Nike Mercurial which I also have. I have narrow feet, and have found my feet slide a little in the Tiempo also, so they seem to be better for wider feet.
Jay please please answer this: Morelia III Pro AG or Tiempo Legend 9 Pro AG-Pro?? I got both boots but I can only keep one, which one would you keep in your opinion??
honestly, TF (turf) boots is good enough if you play casually.
Could you do one for 2024? Adidas came up with the 2G/3G version probably after hearing your feedback! Ha!
Love PUMA's, they are doing great boots, especially like correct sizing system
Mizuno Monarcida AG + Comfy insole to swap with the one it comes with. Most value for money combination.
Ordered new Mizuno AG cleats a week ago. Customs in Canada charged me $75 CAD. I know you guys put it on your website that you are not liable for customs and taxes but honestly I would improve your website on at least providing an average charge for each country. Cause people then really are stranded with the purchase or a massive charge even if they decide to return it.
BUY YOUR NEW AG BOOTS HERE: www.unisportstore.com/ag-football-boots/
What about Puma HG studs? Past years they have sold them a bit in Europe.
Puma MG are by far the best , i tried a lot of shoes, but man the puma's are just soo good
I don't think players know the difference. And as you have said artificial turf really cause injuries.
I've worn the puma boots for as long as I can remember and I've got 3 pairs because the new one's are not wide fit and I struggle to get them on and had to buy last year's . Even my 11.5 boots fit better than the 12s from this year
Are the Mizuno Neo iii pro AG really bad quality boots? I don't mean compared to the most expensive ones, but in the mid-tier (Pro) range.
I have been searching but i dont know where they are made from. I own a indoor morelia made in vietnam and a neo 3 made in japan. I also had a monarcida turf before and it was made in Indonesia. I had not have much chance to wear the monarcida becoz my first mizuno and i didnt know about the size difference so i only wore it for 5 mins. But i can tell you the difference between made in japan and made in vietnam is huge. The leather is so much softer. And the stitches of my indoor is coming out a bit (probably because i played in outdoor solid basketball court). I am also looking for the ag version and seems like it neo 3 pro ag is the only morelia ag i have found and i dont think they have made in japan version
Jesus I still cannot believe that the US doesn’t get access to any of the Nike ag pro stud patterns
Nike force us to use Nike By You to get the AG sole plate
Stay away from Adidas AG boots until they change the studs. At the moment they are a copy of the FG studs, which are dangerous to use on AG pitches.
Hey Jay! Love the vids man?
You said the AG Mercurial is gentler when on FG but is it flat out worse than the FG pair on FG pitch? If I’m mostly on FG would you still recommend going AG to cover both pitches?
Cheers!
Yes
Definitely yes! The AG boot will feel less aggressive on FG but is also a tad more comfy. When Neymar was still at Nike he used AG Pro instead of FG or SG. But yeah if you can only get one boot bye play on both FG and AG, go for AG!
Thanks for the tip, I’ll go AG then! I’m a really big fan of these videos and love the super slick presentation, helpful tips and wonderful joyful host. You guys are killing it 👊🏾
AG and FG has a difference stud plate materail, FG harder than AG. Avoid playing on hard ground pitch less grass more sand or rock
Is anyone at Unisport (or Nike) going to address the design flaw on the Mercurial Vapor 15 AG's where the same stud keeps breaking off on both feet on almost every pair? I thought the reviews were just exceptions or users were walking around on concrete until my frames cracked on both feet in under a month.
What do you think about the New Balance 442 v2?
Hi Jay, I've found your videos really helpful and enjoyable. It would be a massive help if you could do a video on TF boots for those that play futsal or football on carpet-like artificial grass fields like myself. Many thanks!
Hi, I fully agree, the Puma is really almost perfect shoe, it is the widest of all shoes having approximately 9,8 cm width of outsole at toe box, too sad this amazing shoe is not available for wider feet in e. g. 10,5 cm or 10,75 cm at outsole at toe box, is there a chance to heat up the shoe to a certain temperature in the oven and try widening the harder material at sole to fit?
I think Puma would do great success offering this shoe in an extra wider version, a lot of people would like it a lot is my guess, I played the shoe for two years with a lot of joy in all situations and had to give it up because overlapping of feet with the outsole... I am sad for this but had no choice... I am playing with soft socks like and missing the perfect grip of Puma mg outsole... Kind Regards Denis
I got the puma future ultimate turf version to play on AG since I live in the US and AG/MG boots are hard to come by. how different is the upper of that compared to the MG? It seems like the price is in line with a teardown
Great video. I have the current gen superfly ag and the tiempo legend ag. I love the zoom unit as it takes the pressure off the bottoms of the feet and I love the upper of the tiempo. A hybrid of both would make my dreams come true.
How are the superflys on AG? I was looking at them but worried about them causing injuries
ASICS DS Lights AG! Phenomenal boots.
Sadness, I bought Predator Edge AG, played 5 times and got 2 injuries at my ankle :))) Why I do not pay attention to your video before bought it
So happy NB gave us the Furon V7 in AG!
YOU DON’T NEED THAT MUCH GRIP ON ARTIFICIAL TURF! 😂😂😂
superfly 4 techcraft ag (i had 2 pairs i always re-glue..) and sometimes superfly 4 techcraft fg...all time favorite.
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Can you do a Football boot Collection?
I’ve always worn TF boots on artificial grass and never felt I needed something more special. I definitely didn’t like the feel of FG boots.
Please help me should I buy the new adidas predator accuracy or should choose a Nike boot
You're killing me Smalls! I just ordered a pair of Mercs from you guys yesterday. Does this mean you're gonna be restocking sizes soon?
mercs 15 ag has a terrible outsole durability.It is a huge issue in S.Korea. Have u ever heard of it?
Mizuno is the best. The only thing is brand didn't well known like Nike, Adidas and Puma.
I hope everyone really listens to this, i broke my ankle because my fg nike stud got stuck in ag pich. Now looking for right ag boot for me :)
How did you get those phantom gxs ag? Only the custom ones are ag.
What would you recommend for someone that fractured his fibula? The pumas? And should you recommend wearing them with grip socks as well?
This mate nearly snaps his ankle for this video. That's extreme commitment.
Perfect timing! I’m about to buy new ones
Durability is a major issue with AR. A like the tiempo's a lot, because they have extra protection in the front.
Hey Jay, do you think the Adidas Predator Accuracy + are a good idea to use on both FG and AG? been trying to find good boots for both