Less pressure, longer days, time to focus on your condition.
But with the arrival of heat, also the soil conditions change: the grass becomes dry and hard, the synthetic overheats up, the surfaces in beaten earth become dusty and irregular.
That’s why it is crucial to adapt the shoe and sock to the type of ground you are training on.
Because grip is never "one for all".
Why is it important to adapt to the terrain?
Each surface responds differently to body weight, thrust and friction.
Training with the same technical setup all year round is a common mistake that can lead to:
- Loss of stability in changes of direction
- Risk of internal slippage
- Early fatigue of joints
- Reduced reactivity and energy loss
The key is to find the right balance between grip, cushioning and lightness.
The main summer grounds and how to deal with them
Dry and overheated synthetic
Risk: hard surface with poor absorption
Solution: shoes with good cushioning + SOXPro Classic for maximum grip
Beaten earth or mixed dust-grass
Risk: uneven support, risk of twisting
Solution: shoes with wider sole + Football Insole to stabilize
Also recommended a UltraLight sock for more sensitivity
Dry and slippery natural grass
Risk: uneven grip, slippage when braking
Solution: ground-safe studs + SOXPro Classic or Compression for stability
The role of technical insoles in summer
In summer, many athletes choose lighter shoes.
This results in less internal support and a greater risk of overloading the foot or tendon. Football insoles are used to:
- Absorb shocks on hard surfaces
- Offer stable internal grip even with light shoes
- Better distribute the loads on the arch
- A little trick that changes the quality of training.
The grip that fits you
GEARXPro offers a range of socks and insoles designed for those who train all year round, on any type of ground:
Classic → for maximum grip on slippery or fast fields
UltraLight → for comfort and lightness in summer
Compression → for those looking for support in recovery
Each surface has its own rules.
Adapt with GEARXPro: choose the right sock for your playground.
