1800s: During the 19th century
football became extremely popular in Britain. People who played would wear
their heavy and hard work boots to play. These were the first ever boots with
the steel toe cap at the front, long laces and ankle support. These boots also
had metal studs or tacks put in the sole the bottom so the players would have
more stability on the pitch. In the later part of the 19th century the first
ever football-specific boot was...
