DESIGN
For a boot that’s specifically designed for those of us lacking in common sense, A.K.A the front 5, the design isn’t a major component when it comes to purchasing a boot. This is just as well, as the nicest thing that can be said about the Stampede is that it looks like a breeze block. While it doesn’t look aesthetically pleasing, the choice to not have a tongue that overlaps the laces on the boot, was a good one. This makes the boot easier to slip on and off, however, the material this tongue is made of means by the end of the game the tongue is closer to your toes than your ankle. The choice of colours the boot comes in is a nice touch, but as the old saying goes, you can’t polish a turd.
PRICE
For a pair of boots these days, at £50 from Lovell, it’s a considerably cheap boot and with that, comes the old cliché, “You get what you pay for”. Now if I was Mako Vunipola I would not be phoning up Canterbury in the hope to get a sponsorship deal so I could get a pair of these. However I’m not Mako, I’m Dave from down the road and for the most part they did the job. At the end of the day, they functioned as a rugby boot.
COMFORT
This is where I can say encouraging things about the Stampede. The boot is probably 
the most comfortable boot I’ve ever worn. Unlike with other boots I’ve had, I didn’t need any “breaking in time” as such, they engulfed my feet the second I put them on. I didn’t need to wear blister pads on my ankles, (admit it lads, we’ve all worn them at one point or another), nor did I need to wear two pairs of socks. So in this respect, it’s hard to have any criticism.
IN-GAME PERFORMANCE
When it comes to scrummaging there is a fair amount of grip to be had there, yet during wet conditions they tend to slide and as a result, your second row’s head then ends closer to your posterior than it should. It might be worthwhile purchasing some longer studs. They’re very heavy as well, so it doesn’t help those of us lacking in pace in any way, shape or form. On the whole, they aren’t made for anyone outside the front 5 if you’re looking to enjoy your rugby. 
DURABILITY
They did start to develop tears in them after 3/4 months of playing in them which is not ideal. The laces ripped on me during a game when I was tying them, I ended up looking like one of those cool kids who won’t let no laces tie their shoes. It would be fair to say these are weak boots, made for strong men.
SKINNY SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHT: Very comfortable
CATEGORY: Comfort, Forwards
WHAT POSITION: Front 5
OVERALL RATING: 4/10
Get your Stampedes here!
Ive got them, and as a prop they beautiful to wear. Comfy when “sidestepping” and bend comfortably in scrums. Well worth the money