Defenders Boots

The defender is the outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking. In general, defenders must stop opposing players, particularly the strikers, from scoring and bring the ball out from their penalty area. You will have to be a good tackler and strong in the air.

Boots for Defence

The adidas Predator football boots, like those worn by Jamie Carragher, have the Predator element and PowerSpine technology for better performance. PowerSpine technology is said to improve shot power by reducing the amount the foot bends back as it kicks the ball. An upper material called Taurus combines with full grain calf leather for softness and better ball touch, as well as greater durability. The adidas Predator X football boots have removed the tongue, with the reduced material between the ball and the boot giving a better feel of the ball. The boot collar gives a more secure fit during movement. The common feature of the Predator range is the presence of rubber patches or strips on the top of the shoe, designed to increase friction between the boot and the ball. Check out the absolados if you want a cheaper pair that look similar but have less of the technology in them.

Umbro Specialis, like those worn by Michael Dawson and John Terry, most probably do not set the pitch alight, but are regarded to be classic performers. They have gained a reputation for performance, comfort and style. A supple leather upper is combined with a micro-porous sockliner, making this boot undeniably comfortable. Technology, such as the fast flex toe in the soleplate, improves ball striking.

Puma PowerCats are perhaps the toughest boots in the market, implying that defenders wearing them, such as Nemanja Vidic and Giorgio Chiellini, surely mean business. These football boots are constructed from super-soft premium kangaroo leather. The upper offers a supreme glove-like fit, together with unrivalled comfort and superb ball feel. An off-centred lacing system provides for awesome clean strikes, whereas this boot involves PowerGil technology too. The latter is inspired by the ruthless attitude of the great white shark; the aggressive gills on the front of the boot aid power and accuracy through the positioning of a 3-D layer, called PST, underneath the K-leather for improved kinetic transfer. An external TPU-injected heel counter provides protection and support, whilst the PowerLast outsole gives you a solid, yet flexible, foundation with fixed firm ground studs.