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Canterbury Speed Infinite ā Backs Boot
Lightweight, fast, built for wingers, centres and halfbacks
š Ken's Pro Tip
"The Canterbury Speed Infinite is the boot I wish I'd had in my playing days. Lightweight, great grip and built for players who need to move fast. Perfect for backs at every level from grassroots to elite."
Backs
Canterbury Speed Infinite ā Size Range 1
Lightweight mesh upper, moulded sole, perfect for backs who need pace and agility. Great for junior and senior players.
The boot worn by Beauden Barrett and Freddie Steward ā elite level performance
š Ken's Pro Tip
"Adidas have always made brilliant boots and the RS15 is their best yet. Incredibly light for a back's boot but tough enough for any position. If you want to play like the best, wear what the best wear."
Backs
Adidas RS15 ā Firm Ground
Adidas's dedicated back boot. Worn by Beauden Barrett and Freddie Steward. Incredibly light with 3D-printed elements for kicking accuracy.
Built for scrums, tackles and the hard yards ā the forwards' weapon of choice
š Ken's Pro Tip
"In the 80s we needed boots that could handle contact, scrums and 80 minutes of hard graft. The Canterbury Stampede is built exactly for that. If you're a forward ā prop, second row, loose forward ā this is your boot."
Forwards
Canterbury Stampede ā Firm Ground
The ultimate forwards boot. Reinforced upper for contact durability, high-traction sole for scrum stability. The go-to for props and locks worldwide.
Used widely in rugby league by elite backs ā speed, touch and agility
š Ken's Pro Tip
"Football boots are now widely used in rugby league ā especially by backs. The Nike Mercurial Vapor is one of the best for pace players. Light as a feather, brilliant touch and superb grip. Many Super League backs wear these."
Football / Rugby
Nike Mercurial Vapor ā Firm Ground
Nike's flagship speed boot. Used by elite rugby league backs for its unmatched lightness and grip on firm pitches and 3G surfaces.
The kicker's boot ā perfect for halfbacks, fullbacks and anyone who controls the game
š Ken's Pro Tip
"If you kick the ball a lot ā halfback, fullback, loose forward ā the Adidas Predator gives you a contact surface like nothing else. The rubber elements on the upper give you control and power through the ball that pure leather boots can't match."
Football / Rugby
Adidas Predator ā Firm Ground
Iconic rubber zone upper for incredible ball control and kicking power. The choice of halfbacks and kickers across rugby league and union worldwide.
The junior Predator brings pro-level kicking control to young players. Perfect for halfbacks and fullbacks aged 8ā16 who want to master the kicking game.
Great boots that won't break the bank ā for grassroots juniors aged 6ā14
š Ken's Pro Tip
"Junior players don't need to spend a fortune on boots. A good pair under Ā£40 will do everything a young player needs at grassroots level. Save the expensive ones for when they're older and their feet have stopped growing!"
Under Ā£40
Junior Rugby Boot ā Value Pick 1
Excellent value junior rugby boot. Moulded studs, durable upper, comfortable fit. Perfect for grassroots players aged 6ā10 just starting out.