FG vs AG vs SG vs MG - What's the difference & how do you pick?

When you break it all down, the main reason why we wear football boots is for better traction on whichever playing surface it might be. If you were to play a match on a grass pitch in running shoes, you'd slipping all over the place. Uppers, fit and tech all don't matter if you don't have proper traction.

So with that in mind, in this video I want to discuss the differences between FG, AG, SG and MG football boots, using the 3 different stud pattern options available on the Puma Ultra 1.3. What are the differences as it relates to traction of course, but also safety, feel, weight and fit? If you're trying to decide which stud pattern would be best for you, the info in this video should help you out!

[nictheperson]

I'm not the first one to ask for this, but a comparison between all the brands' AG/MG soleplates and stud patterns would be great.

[Dead-Ball-Situation]

I bought a pair of FUTURE 3.1 MG Men's Football Boots (the version with the pimples) last year.  Ok, here's my experience.  I used them on 3 and 4G pitches and at first, they were so tight, i got bad blisters.  These can be somewhat alleviated by wearing marathon socks but do beware they need a fair bit of wearing in for some people and probably some stretching too.  You may even want to go half a size up.  I also realised they weren't great for 4G pitches as the pimples aren't long enough to sustain a good enough grip in the turf.  But here's the good bit.  I then wore them on hard, grassy natural ground - like grass, when it goes hard in the summer and they were perfect.  Wearing traditional FG boots on hard, grassy ground has always been bad for my balance and I always came away stiff after a game.  But these boots provide great contact with the ground, natural balance and amazingly, I come away with almost zero stiffness the next day.  There is definitely something to be said about wearing the right boots for the right surface.

[AnitBasuThakur]

Really helpful content! Please post more of this! Would like to see an AG vs AG, SG vs SG comparisons of Adidas vs Nike vs Puma for say X speedflow vs Mercurial vs Ultra and so on.

[AleABest]

I think the MG is perfect for soil, the kind of hard pitches that are common in Asia and México.

[domr]

My MG Puma Future Z 1.2s are the best AG boots ever.
There’s no need for longer studs than these on AG and I love that feeling of being low & close to the ground & the flexibility of the soleplate on AG is so nice to play in.
BUY MG!
(Puma pls make more and make them even cheaper!)

[ParkVeron]

in korea Average consumer never needs FG stud due to 99%pitch is low quality AG.. however too many people buy it to breake their own ligament

[keantay]

Thanks Josh for the great insights. Especially about the MG having less snap back and being heavier.

[xxxx]

Yesterday I was watching a friendly match in my town and I noticed a player wearing your grip socks ! I looked like a proud grandpa for a moment there 😂

[joebeem]

Just got the Ultra 2.3. They’re incredible, thanks for the recommendation to pick up a pair!

[scarface]

Bro imagine how much better PUMA would be if they added CARBON FIBER SOLE PLATES 🔥 I would definitely cop a pair

[IMueTz]

Absolutely agreed on this! If you're asking yourself which ones to chose for firm, /AG grounds, go with the MGs! I was told they name the FG/AG boots like that to have an advantage against adidas and nike, who are not selling boots that are meant for both (AG and FG). I had a really bad injury, because the AG boots were way too long for the AG ground. The MG boots have enough grip at any condition on AG and are even useful on dry natural grounds.

[Feanaro]

So hard to get anything but FG in America. It’s bizarre.

[mariostarcevic]

It would be great if you made videos on second takedown models from Puma to see if they are good for pricetag as much as first takedown models

[celo]

Ty for breaking it down for us, love ur videos !! 🙏🏿🔥

[szymonnowak]

After playing few times in MG soleplate im not going back to AG or AG/FG of any brand. My only complain about ultras 1.3 is lack of heel padding, but stud length is perfect for playing on any artificial pitch.

[reddevilsunited_]

I remember me and my friends used to be crazy for the SG boots cuz the metal studs looked so badass for us as younglings. That was until I had the bright idea of playing on a barren hard ground WITH A SG SOLEPLATE 🙃... And yes my feet were badly sore for a good amt of days after that... Stuck to the FGs since then and was finally cured of my fanboyism over SG studs.

[googleaccount]

I 100% agree with the fact that playing with the FG version on AG is unsafe because I play twice a week on AG and I'm noticing that my ankles are being destroyed.😐

[bobm]

Back in the late 70s early 80s dimpled trainers were the accepted best option for astro turf (granted a much worse variation than you play on nowadays - pretty much carpet laid on concrete). After a long time away from the game I've tried AG boots from Mizuno. Whilst they are undoubtedly good I've settled on a Mizuno AG training shoes since it seems to offer equally good traction and spreads the pressure across the foot better than the AG boots. Really not sure why Puma simply don't market FG as FG and, perhaps, MG as Ag/MG.
Bob 🇬🇧

[tshepimanne]

I love the song plays between the titles🔥🔥

[eemuhellman]

Puma HG patterns look pretty cool. Can you review those?