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Most popular rugby boots
ADIDAS HAS been the rugby boot brand of choice for 43% of 258 UK rugby players in the Aviva
Premiership 2013/14. But, interestingly, Mizuno (19%) surpassed Nike (17%), Asics (9%), Puma
(5%), etc. as the second most popular brand worn by rugby players in the Premiership. It is the
fifth season that adidas has been the most popular boot brand and its popularity has grown from
34% last year to 43%. Until last season, Nike, followed by Puma, were the second and third most
popular boot brands. They have now been overtaken by Mizuno, whose popularity has grown
from 16% to 19% of players. Asics, previously in #5, is now the fourth most popular brand, worn
by 9% of players.
This season adidas is especially popular amongst backs (49% of players, compared to the 36%
last year) and is also the most popular brand amongst forwards (39%). Mizuno is worn by the
second most forwards (25%), followed by Nike (14%). Nike is, however, the second most popular
brand amongst backs, followed by Mizuno (12%).
White, worn by 38% of all the players, and black (35%), are the preferred boot colours, followed
by blue (9%), orange (7%) and red (5%). Black remains the most popular boot colour
amongst forwards, followed by white. The back row players, however, prefer white. This season
more forwards also chose to wear blue rather than black boots.
Mizuno’s new Morelia boot for all grounds
MIZUNO’S NEW Morelia Neo Mix rugby boot features fine Kangaroo
leather that provides a quilted and luxurious feel. The upper stitching
offers a secure fit and greater sense of touch, while its
graded Pebax sole plate offers more flexibility and durability
with exceptional weight benefits. A mixed hard and
soft ground stud configuration holds the foot securely and
comfortable in any weather conditions. It also features a
short padded Morelia tongue.
Umbro African boot
UMBRO DESIGNED
their new
GeoFlare
Afriq boot
specifically
for the African market, where it will be worn by
by local Umbro players such as William Twala,
Roger Da Costa and Vuyo Mere (Platinum Stars
captain). The Afriq boot has a competitive price
point and is based on their new GeoFlare boot
silo, which is worn by Umbro’s international
players. The lightweight boot is designed for
the game-changing attacking player, with
features like an enhanced re-ground rubber
print on the toe and an embossed medial pass
pad to enhance ball control, especially in wet
weather.
Nike new SAFA sponsor
NIKE WILL be the SAFA technical sponsor for
the next 5 years. They will launch a limited
edition kit for Bafana Bafana’s friendly match
against Brazil in March, but the 2015-2016 kit
will be launched in November, to be available
at retail from January 2015. Nike will supply
kits and match balls to all nine of SAFA’s men
and women’s national football teams.
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