Gear

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Boots, bats, jerseys and wearables, judged by how they hold up over a season, not on launch day.

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  • A rail of football boots in different colours, hung by their laces
    Buying guide

    Seven things to check before buying new boots

    The colourway is the last thing that matters. Fit, stud pattern and the surface you actually play on decide whether a pair lasts the season or lives in the cupboard by November.

    Clara Ashdown 7 min read