adidas junior rugby boots: a guide for parents

adidas junior rugby boots are simpler to shop for than the senior range, because there is essentially one boot. The adidas Rugby Junior SG comes in a handful of colourways, and every pair is the same boot underneath — so the decision is size and colour, not model. The rugby boots we compare cover the colourways currently available.

This guide explains what is in the boot, why the removable studs matter, and how to size one for a player who is still growing.

One boot, several colours

The senior adidas range splits into two lines — the RS15 for speed and the Kakari for forward play. The junior range does not split. adidas builds a single boot for developing players, described as taking its look from its Kakari and RS15 siblings but designed for every aspect of play rather than one position.

That is genuinely useful for a parent. A twelve-year-old is unlikely to have settled into a position, and may play three different ones in a season. A boot built for all of it is the right answer, and it removes the hardest decision from the purchase.

What is in it

  • Soft-ground outsole — built for the soft, wet natural grass most junior rugby is played on.
  • Removable studs — the studs unscrew and can be replaced.
  • Asymmetrical lacing — off-centre lacing that leaves a clean strike zone for kicking, the same idea as the senior RS15.
  • Durable synthetic upper with a textile lining.
  • Regular fit, lace closure.

Why removable studs matter more for juniors

This is the feature worth understanding, and it is one the senior boots in this range do not advertise.

Studs are the part of a boot that wears out first, and junior players are hard on them — training on the same worn patch of grass every week, then playing on it at the weekend. When studs are moulded into the sole, a worn set means a new pair of boots. When they unscrew, it means a new set of studs.

For a child whose feet may not have outgrown the boot yet, that is the difference between replacing a stud and replacing a boot.

Sizing a growing player

The junior range runs UK 1 to UK 5.5, in whole and half sizes. Above that the senior range starts at UK 6.

Two things are worth knowing:

Do not size up more than a little. It is tempting to buy a size big and get two seasons out of them, but a boot that slides is a boot that causes blisters and gives less control when a player pushes off. A thumb's width of room at the toe is the usual guidance; beyond that you are trading fit for longevity.

Check the size before the colour. Every colourway is made across the full size run — what varies is stock, which sells through at different rates from one retailer to the next. In practice the size you need often decides which colour you end up with.

Measuring beats guessing here, especially with a growing player — our rugby boot size guide covers how.

Compare adidas junior rugby boot prices

We track the junior range across the UK retailers we work with, so you can see which sizes are in stock and what each colourway is selling for right now.

Adidas Adizero RS15 Pro Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Junior – Core Black/Spark YellowAdidas Adizero RS15 Pro Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Junior – Core Black/Spark Yellowfrom £73.35Adidas Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Junior – Core BlackAdidas Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Junior – Core BlackNo offers todayAdidas Adizero RS15 Ultimate Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Junior – Core Black/ZeroAdidas Adizero RS15 Ultimate Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Junior – Core Black/Zerofrom £46.80Adidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Black/GreenAdidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Black/Greenfrom £34.99Adidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Orange/WhiteAdidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Orange/Whitefrom £17.00-57%Adidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – White/BlackAdidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – White/Blackfrom £14.99 £35.10Adidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Black/SilverAdidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – Black/Silverfrom £15.30Adidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – White/OrangeAdidas Junior Soft Ground Rugby Boots – White/Orangefrom £39.99

When to move up to a senior boot

Once a player is past UK 5.5 they are into the senior range, and the position question starts to matter. At that point the choice is between the RS15 for backs and the Kakari for forwards — our RS15 vs Kakari guide explains the difference.

There is no rush. A player who is still developing is better served by a boot built for every aspect of play than by one specialised for a position they may not end up in.

Frequently asked questions

How many junior rugby boots does adidas make?

One model, the adidas Rugby Junior SG, in several colourways. Every pair is the same boot underneath, so the choice is size and colour rather than model.

What sizes do adidas junior rugby boots come in?

UK 1 to UK 5.5, in whole and half sizes. The senior range picks up from UK 6.

Do adidas junior rugby boots have removable studs?

Yes. The junior boot is specified with removable studs, so a worn set can be replaced rather than replacing the whole boot.

Are adidas junior boots suitable for artificial grass?

They are built with a soft-ground outsole for soft, wet natural grass. Check adidas' guidance on suitable surfaces before using them on artificial turf or hard ground, and see our guide to firm ground vs soft ground rugby boots.

Should I buy junior boots a size bigger to last longer?

A little room is sensible, but a boot that slides causes blisters and gives less control pushing off. Fit matters more than getting an extra season out of them.

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