ࡱ> 9;8g IbjbjVV 7r<r<I  h$lOOO.OOOOk Oo0O-"OO OO :  Guidance on type of boots for players A few parents have asked for clarification on the legality of 'blades', which are a relatively recent development in football boot studs. The club has checked this out with our local Referee Coordinator. All studs (whether conventional or blades) must meet certain criteria regarding length (max. 21mm long) and material. Studs must be metal or metal tipped, or moulded rubber (plastic or moulded plastic studs are not permitted). We understand that plastic studs are not permitted as these can become 'burred' when worn on hard surfaces, and as a consequence can be very sharp and therefore dangerous. Some moulded studs and particularly blades are made from a thermo polyurethane substance that apparently is a rubber resin, although this can resemble plastic. The RFU does not distinguish between blades and studs, however if you search the internet, there is plenty of debate on the matter and the rough summary is as follows: Blades are designed to provide greater grip and stability, primarily for football use. This greater grip appears to also lead to a greater number and severity of injuries both to the wearer and opposition. For the wearer, knee ligament and ankle injuries are the main issues, as the blades grip better and can become caught in the turf. For the opposition, if a player is stepped on by a bladed boot, the enhanced grip of the blade can apparently cause greater skin and tissue damage. We therefore strongly recommend that your son/daughter wears traditionally studded football or rugby boots, and providing these comply with the RFU guidance, particularly regarding material, we will not prevent blades being worn. Please be warned however that some clubs and festivals do not permit the wearing of blades, so alternative footwear may be needed for those occasions. 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