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Evolution of the boot
1966 "The lower soccer shoe"
By now players had accepted the lower soccer shoe in preference to
the traditional soccer boot. Boots were moderately lighter in weight,
which may have given some players an advantage but the main reason
for the change was the game was less physical and the rules of play
now protected them from undue roughness. Improved soccer balls also
meant players needed the freedom to control the faster ball. Incorpration
of synthetics gave durability and strength both essential to a faster
running game. Improved elasticised vigours allowed external ankle
support, which had previously been afforded by the higher boot. 75%
of the players at the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England wore adidas boots.
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Boots were made by local bootmakers to suit the players' feet >> |
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Association Rules were established >> |
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The English game gained popularity and spread across the World >> |
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The outfits ore more streamline than the previous decade, which may indicate a faster game, but players still are wearing standard soccer boots >> |
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Players were now able to wear screw in studs >> |
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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 >> |
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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. >> |
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By now players had accepted the lower soccer shoe in preference to the traditional soccer boot. >> |
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Soccer shoe manufacturers began incorporating greater efforts at research and development >> |
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Soccer boots and football paraphernalia were now big business. >> |
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New cleat systems were devised to help distribute pressure across the boot >> |
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