Football Kits
Football
Best Shin Guards for Wingers: Pro Lite, Storelli and G-Form Compared
Compare Pro Lite, Storelli ExoShield and G-Form shin guards for wingers, with clear advice on fit, coverage, sleeves and choosing the right setup.
Football
How to Stop Football Boots from Blistering Your Feet
Learn how to stop football boots from blistering your feet with better fit, dry socks, gradual break-in and protection for spots that keep rubbing.
Football
Best Goalkeeper Glove Latex for Wet Weather: Aqua vs Contact and More
Compare Aqua, Contact, Supergrip+, Gold X and URG 2.0 goalkeeper latex, with clear advice on wet grip, dry use and caring for your palms.
Player Development
What Are the Rules for Football Shin Guards? Size, Socks and Safety
Football shin guards are compulsory under Law 4. Learn the rules on size, sock coverage, mini shin pads and what happens if your equipment isn't right.
Football
Why Do Footballers Cut Holes in Their Socks?
Footballers cut holes in their socks to ease pressure on their calves. Find out why players do it, whether it helps and what it means for kit rules.
Player Development
Football Shirt Numbers: Meaning by Position, From 1 to 11
Understand football shirt numbers from 1 to 11, what a number 6, 8, 9 or 10 means, and why modern squad numbers don't always match a player's position.
