Boot manufacturer XBlades launches footy boots especially for women

ON the surface they look like black boots but these specially-designed boots were made with footy stars like Chelsea Randall in mind.

BOOTS N’ ALL: Adelaide Crows AFLW stars and XBlades ambassadors Abbey Holmes, Chelsea Randall and Sarah Perkins at Norwood Oval. Picture: AAP/DEAN MARTIN

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ON the surface they look like regular black boots, but these specially designed sports shoes were made with footy stars like Chelsea Randall in mind.

Boot manufacturer XBlades has launched its first range of women’s footy boots – just in time to kick off the 2018 ­season.

They’ve been custom created in partnership with female footy stars and designed specifically for women.

In the past, many women playing football and rugby have simply worn men’s boots, which can leave their feet less stable and, as a result, put the women at risk of injuries.

But these boots take into consideration the true shape of women’s feet.

XBlades Australia chief executive officer Leighton Richards said the new boot represented an exciting step for the company.

He said the company was passionate about providing equal opportunities and creating footwear that was “athlete led”.

Adelaide Crows AFLW stars Randall, Abbey Holmes and Sarah Perkins helped to create to boots.

Originally published as Boot manufacturer XBlades launches footy boots especially for women