#and acceleration tasks when using firm ground football boots16. The outsole plate provides some protection but only if the shoe fits well (Figure 3).Players rate comfort as the number one priority and this aligns with lower injury risk2. It is therefore important to have the shoe fit properly. This can be difficult as many different footwear manufacturers have their own sizing metrics which may vary between footwear companies but also within footwear companies (two shoes labelled as size 9 may not fit the same - even from the same manufacturer). Aside from length and width