Rugby Boots For A Sevens Player

We have been watching the IRB Rugby Sevens series and during the games we spotted that the Kenya team which has some of the quickest guys in the game were all wearing Nike Rugby Boots. This made us take stock of what boots would be good for a 7’s player and what type would it be? Well before we answer that the majority of the Kenyan players were in the:

Nike Mercurial Vapor Firm Ground Rugby Boots (typically £100) Teijin synthetic outer layer with carbon fibre soleplate, adaptive traction plate features two pressure-activated studs for superior grip and instant acceleration no matter what the conditions.

The Mercurial are harder to find now so we have picked four here that we think fill the bill as well as the Mercurial seen above and worn by most of the Kenyans.

Sevens Rugby Boots

Puma V1.11 FG or SG Rugby Boots (typically £100) premium lightweight micro-fibre upper material, the lace cover creates a smooth kicking surface.	Adidas AdiZero RS7 II Pro SG Rugby Boots Black/High Energy Orange (typically £145 Kids £30) Sprint Skin Upper – Lighter, Softer and Stronger than all other synthetics and Sprint frame 50% Lighter than all other regular TPU Outsoles.
Nike Total 90 Laser Rugby Boots (typically £100) With synthetic leather upper for lightweight comfort and durability.	Adidas Predator RX Rugby Boots (typically £150 Kids £40) Kangaroo-Leather uppers for durability, lightness and glove-like fit.

What Rugby Boots Are Best For 7’s Players

Sevens players no matter if they are forwards or backs need to be agile on their feet and if possible have pace to burn. The scrums, rucks or very occasional mauls are usually very quick without more than say three players from each side involved.

This means that the forces exerted on the feet are more from running and change of direction, so players will need a light low cut boot that will give good traction for speedy take off and then good grip fro changes of direction. The other big thing with sevens is most games are played on firm or hard grounds meaning the boot of choice will be a firm ground one.