#and high traction (grip) were some of the concerns10. International Women football players at the 2019 FIFA world cup (n= 196) ranked poor pitch quality and artificial turf as the second and third most important perceived risk factors for injury after low muscle strength11. Clearly players are concerned about surface types or conditions. Informed football boot selection is one of the few modifiable factors that a player can influence for training or matches to minimise injury risk and optimise performance once the playing surface properties are known12.DO THE TYPE OF STUDS/CLEATS MATTER