How do I know which cleats I need?

Start with the pitch, not the boot. Natural grass in normal conditions means firm ground. Wet or muddy grass means soft ground. A modern 3G pitch means artificial grass. Short-pile astroturf means turf. A sports hall means indoor court.

Can one pair cover every surface?

No pair covers all five well. If you only buy one and you play mostly on grass, firm ground is the right choice. If your club trains on 3G every week, artificial grass will outlast it several times over.

What sizes do you list?

US sizes, with the EU and UK equivalent on every listing. Boots are manufactured in EU sizing, so the full conversion is published on our size guide along with a foot-measuring method.

Five surfaces, five soles

Cleats by surface

The stud pattern under your boot is chosen by the pitch, not by the badge on the side. Pick the ground you play on and we will tell you what belongs on your feet.

Firm Ground

Natural grass, dry to slightly soft. The default football boot.

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Soft Ground

Wet, muddy natural grass. Metal studs that screw in.

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Artificial Grass

Modern 3G and 4G pitches. More studs, shorter, hollow.

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Turf

Short-pile astroturf and hard courts. A dense rubber tread, no studs.

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Indoor Court

Sports halls and futsal. Flat, non-marking gum soles.

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Before you order

US size guide

Boots are made in EU sizes. Here is the full conversion to US, plus how to measure your foot so you only order once.

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Which one, in one line

Code	Surface	Sole
FG Firm Ground	Natural grass pitches in normal to dry conditions	Moulded studs, usually a mix of bladed and conical, permanently fixed to the sole
SG Soft Ground	Soft, wet or muddy natural grass — winter pitches and heavy rain	Fewer, longer studs, usually metal and often replaceable by screwing in and out
AG Artificial Grass	Long-pile artificial grass with a rubber-crumb infill — 3G and 4G pitches	Many short, hollow, conical studs spread evenly across the sole
TF Turf	Short-pile astroturf, sand-filled pitches and compacted outdoor courts	No studs. A dense pattern of small rubber nubs moulded across the whole outsole
IC Indoor Court	Indoor sports halls, futsal courts and polished wooden or rubber floors	None. A flat, non-marking gum rubber sole

Processing

1 to 3 business days from order to dispatch.

Delivery

7 to 21 business days, with tracking from the moment it ships.

Built with the craftsmanship and materials you expect on the pitch, at a fraction of retail. Don's Sports Shop is an independent shop and is not affiliated with any brand or league.