Rugby shoes Canterbury

Canterbury, established in 1904 in the land of the All Blacks

Canterbury was founded in 1904 in Christchurch, in the New Zealand region that it is named after. Its thick cotton jerseys, known for their durability, dressed the All Blacks for a large part of the twentieth century, until 1999. The brand has retained from this history an almost exclusive focus on rugby, which is reflected in its shoes: each range is designed for a specific player profile, from the prop pushing in the scrum to the winger sprinting down the touchline, rather than being adapted from a model made for another sport.

The Canterbury ranges

The shoes Canterbury come in:

• Phoenix Raze.
• Speed.

All the shoes can be found on the shoes page.

Forwards, versatile or wingers: one shoe per profile

For the front row, Canterbury designs shoes with eight studs for grip in scrums, featuring a shock-resistant upper and a reinforced heel counter for contact situations. On the other hand, the Speed targets the wingers, with a six-stud sole, lighter, and a midfoot support that allows flexibility at the front. Between the two, the Phoenix represents the versatile range of the brand, suited for back row players, centres, and players who don't want to choose between support and mobility.

Phoenix Team: screw-in studs or FG molded studs

The Phoenix Team comes in two sole types. The version with screw-in studs bites into heavy winter pitches; its studs can be replaced when they wear out. The FG version, with molded studs, is more comfortable on the dry grass of September and spring, where longer studs transmit every impact to the ankles. Club players who train year-round often have both pairs. The Phoenix Team is the robust and comfortable team level of the range, designed for weekday training and Sunday matches.

Good deals

Good deals can be found in the good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest models. The year's highlights follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, winter sales, the French Days in spring, then summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Which Canterbury to choose for a prop?

A prop needs a sole with eight studs, which distributes the push in scrums, and a reinforced heel for rucks. A Phoenix Team with screw-in studs suits a mobile club prop, who also runs a lot in play.

Do Canterbury shoes run large?

They generally fit true to size, with a fairly wide forefoot in the Phoenix ranges. Measure the foot at the end of the day, standing, and leave about half a centimetre of space in front of the big toe.

Does Canterbury still kit out the All Blacks?

No, the kit supplier for the All Blacks changed in 1999. Canterbury remains a historic New Zealand brand in rugby, specialising in jerseys, protection gear, and shoes for club and top-level players.

Can the Phoenix Team be worn on synthetic turf?

The screw-in stud version should be avoided on synthetic grass: it grips too much and puts strain on the knees. The FG version, with molded studs, is more suitable, provided the club allows this type of sole.

Are Canterbury shoes available for kids?

Yes, several ranges are available in junior sizes, including the Phoenix Raze, with a wide forefoot and cushioned collar. For a young player, a molded sole is often the most practical in the early years.