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Evolution of the boot

1954 "
Pattern of studs"
Although the soccer boot was still worn above the ankle and tightly bound to the foot by laces, it was recognised the pattern of studs could cause injury. In 1951, new regulations were enforced, reducing the length of stud players could wear. Gradually there was incorporation of synthetic materials used to replace natural leathers and moulded stud surfaces were beginning to become available. In 1954 the winners of the FIFA World Cup in Switzerland was West Germany and they were sporting the new adidas soccer boots with screw in studs. By 1958 at the FIFA World Cup, Sweden, the majority of players wore adidas boots.


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Boots were made by local bootmakers to suit the players' feet >>
Association Rules were established >>
The English game gained popularity and spread across the World >>
The outfits ore more streamline than the previous decade, which may indicate a faster game, but players still are wearing standard soccer boots >>
Players were now able to wear screw in studs >>
English and Continental styles of soccer had developed to such a degree as to have distinctive qualities which supporters were eager to see incorporated with their domestic games >>
Although the soccer boot was still worn above the ankle and tightly bound to the foot by laces, it was recognised the pattern of studs could cause injury. >>
By now players had accepted the lower soccer shoe in preference to the traditional soccer boot. >>
Soccer shoe manufacturers began incorporating greater efforts at research and development >>
Soccer boots and football paraphernalia were now big business. >>
New cleat systems were devised to help distribute pressure across the boot >>

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