adidas covers more of the rugby pitch than most boot brands.
Kakari sits at the specialist end of the range, built for players who want a planted base when the game gets tight. RS15 is the more versatile rugby option. Predator brings the familiar structured feel of one of adidas' biggest boot silos, while F50 strips things back for players who prefer a closer, lighter boot.
That gives adidas rugby boots a fairly clear model choice before you start worrying about colourways or price.
adidas Kakari Rugby Boots
Kakari is the adidas boot most closely tied to forwards.
It is the one to look at when traction and stability through scrums, mauls and contact work sit higher on the list than having the lightest boot in the changing room. For props, hookers and locks who want a rugby-specific build rather than a football boot crossing over into rugby, Kakari is the obvious adidas starting point.
adidas RS15 Rugby Boots
RS15 sits between the specialist forward boot and adidas' faster football-derived options.
It gives players a more mobile rugby-specific shape without moving all the way into F50 territory, which is why it makes sense for back-rowers, centres and anyone whose game regularly moves between contact and open grass.
If Kakari feels like more boot than you need but F50 feels too stripped back, RS15 fills that gap.
Predator and F50 on the Rugby Pitch
Predator and F50 come from football, but both have become familiar sights in rugby.
Predator suits players who like a more structured boot around the foot, particularly kickers and players who want plenty of connection through passing and striking. The current adidas range also gives Predator plenty of variation through tongue, laced and other constructions.
F50 takes the opposite route. It is closer, lighter and more direct, making it a natural adidas option for wings, full-backs and centres who want less boot around the foot when the game opens up.
There is no need to turn that into a rigid position chart. Plenty of players cross those lines. The useful part is knowing what each adidas family is trying to give you.
Once you have settled on Kakari, RS15, Predator or F50, use the filters to find the appropriate soleplate, size and level for your game.
Browse adidas rugby boots at Pro:Direct Rugby across Kakari, RS15, Predator and F50, including soft ground, firm ground and artificial grass options.
