Every player needs this football boot care guide. From cleaning football boots after a muddy Sunday to keeping studs tight for matchday, these simple maintenance tips keep your pair performing week after week.

Inside, you will find step-by-step advice on how to look after boots properly. Care for them right and they will look after your game.

⚠️ Boot Surface Warning

Only wear boots on the surfaces they were built for:

• FG = Firm natural grass
• AG = 3G / 4G artificial turf
• SG = Wet, muddy natural pitches
• TF = Cages and astro turf
• IC = Indoor courts

Using boots on the wrong surface can cause damage not covered by warranty. Never put boots in the washing machine or dry them on radiators, heaters, or in a tumble dryer.

Boots worn outside cannot be returned unless faulty. Try your New FG Mizunos on carpet first.

🔧 Tools You'll Need

• Boot cleaning brush
• Microfibre cloth
• Mild soap
• Warm water
• Newspaper
• Leather balm (for leather boots only)
• Stud key
• Optional odour control

How to Care for Your Football Boots

Step 1: Clean

• Remove laces and insoles before cleaning.
• Use a soft brush to loosen mud immediately after use.
• For knit uppers, apply light pressure only.
• Wipe with a damp cloth to remove remaining dirt.
• Use warm water and mild soap if needed.
• Never soak boots in water.

Step 2: Dry

• Stuff boots with newspaper to absorb moisture.
• Replace paper if soaked.
• Dry at room temperature.
• Never use radiators, tumble dryers, ovens, or direct heat.

Step 3: Maintain

• Check SG studs weekly and tighten if needed.
• Air insoles separately.
• Relace boots properly to maintain support.
• Apply leather balm monthly to leather uppers.
• Avoid chemicals on synthetic or knit materials.

Handle woven uppers carefully. Let’s not ruin your Tekelas before their time.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving muddy boots in a bag overnight
• Using boiling water or chemicals
• Wearing the wrong boots on the wrong surface
• Skipping stud checks
• Storing boots in damp or overheated places
• Assuming football boots are machine washable

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Look After Your Boots, Look After Your Game

Your football boots have been there for every moment. A few minutes of care keeps them ready for the next one.