The Rugby Banter Page Gear Bag: Gambler Combat FG Football Boots Black/Jazz Green Review

Gambler Combat FG Football Boots

I usually go for a plain pair of black boots, but I decided to be a bit different this time around. I wasn’t sure at the start with them, but did they prove me wrong! Please don’t let the skull and Bones put you off.

Design:

Looks neat to me. Not too flashy and not too plain + the green and black go well together and it doesn’t like like rainbows are stuck on to your feet. Not too keen on the Gambler + skull and bones design but it isn’t that visible and doesn’t repeat constantly on the boots.

Comfort:

On the rugby pitch you always need a comfortable pair of boots as players run about 6-7 km a match. The inside padding is soft and very comfy and your foot adapts to this surface easily, after about a match or two. Inside the boot is pale green, so sweat and water are visible. That doesn’t really worry me, but for some backs it might (sly dig).

In-Game Performance:

The stud layout of the boot is perfect for running, agile players that love pacing past defenders, although at times the studs can let you down with the grip. The boots comfort is perfect, so you can play without a problem from possible tightness/itch’s from the boot. The stud layout( 6 studded boot) contributes to quick movements such as dummies/ side steps but at times the studs fail, as I mentioned earlier. The boots surface is a soft, durable one too, so tears of stitching which are a massive pain, are impossible with this boot, + surface is really easy to clean!

Durability:

As I said, boots are very easy to clean. Easy surface to clean quickly if needs be. Laces constantly get stuck/full of mud on a rainy day, but goes for all laces.

Critics Notes:

In the modern game, nearly every player must be agile. These boots are suited to attacking positions such as wing/loose forwards + centres, full backs and wingers. One flaw (If any) is that I found the triangular hole (MurderHole Cutout)let in a fair amount of water into the foot, yet again the MurderHole does comfort the achilles part of the foot.

Skinny Summary:

HIGHLIGHT: Useful for swift movements/ Kicking.
CATEGORY: Swift Movements/Speed
WHAT POSITION: Loose forwards/Backs
OVERALL RATING: 7/10

Mark:

Not a big fan of the skull and bones symbol, but then again it’s not that visible/ easy to see
Triangular hole at the back of the boot does tend to let in a bit of water/liquid.
Studs don’t have the best of grip on ground, but still well capable.

Overall, I really enjoyed playing with these boots. Would recommend to a friend without hesitation and the boot’s cons aren’t that big of a problem.