While #BootsOnlySummer, which feels like blokecore taken to an illogical extreme, might be onto something aesthetically—the contrast of techy, metallic cleats with a ruffled skirt or cutoff Dickies is certainly a look—it leaves a lot to be desired from a practicality standpoint. Anybody who’s ever taken the pitch in a pair of boots will tell you they’re not exactly designed for comfort when you aren’t rushing up and down the pitch.
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Boots fit tight by necessity, and if you take a few dozen steps in cleats on a sidewalk, you’ll be longing for polyurethane soles and cushy Nike Zoom units. It’s also not great for the longevity of your cleats. Spikes wear down when exposed to materials other than dirt and grass, and a good pair doesn’t come cheap. Getting off a few quick fits in them might cost your rec league team a trophy this summer—or at least cost you a couple hundred bucks when you end up needing a replacement pair.
Still, #BootsOnlySummer doesn’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon. If it can hang on until next year, participants will even be rewarded with the release of the Adidas FP50 Adiframe. These boots come equipped with a translucent sole that can be slid on over their spikes for off-pitch wear. Trends come and go quickly in the sneaker scene, though, so by then we may be onto only playing soccer in Crocs.
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