Winter is inevitable, so the need for the right football clothing and accessories to keep you acclimatised is essential.
How do you keep out the cold without sweating too much and without feeling restricted when you move? Here is the most needed cold weather football gear you should consider getting hold of before winter hits.
Football skins are an absolute must in the colder months, helping you retain your body heat as you exercise while wicking away perspiration.
A slim-fit base layer that offers you natural freedom of movement, this means you stay warm without ending up with your shirt soaking wet at the end of the match.
It allows you to focus on your game and nothing else, as it also means you won't be tempted to overdo things during the warm-up or at the start of the match to keep warm.
To get you through the winter, you're going to need a football jacket with a reasonably close-fitting bottom half so you can run and control the ball without your trousers getting in the way. The same goes for tracksuits.
As for the top, a zip-up sweatshirt is more practical than a jacket (a sweatshirt is a tighter fit and its zip won't create a load of bunching like on a jacket).
You'll also need a pair of gloves for football to keep your hands warm. They’re also useful for maintaining grip when taking throw-ins.
And when the weather's wet, you'll need a waterproof jacket to stay dry during training.
To look the part as a squad, consider getting full custom teamwear. This not only gives the team a full selection of warm clothing for training, but helps create a sense of unity too.
In winter, you've got much more stuff to fit into your football kit bag. And when you're travelling to games, you'll need a bag that's up to the job.
There are several types of bag for you to carry your gear around in. The most important thing to think about when buying one is that you need compartments to separate all your stuff.
You'll want a pocket for your boots to stop your entire bag stinking of sweaty feet after training.
You'll also need a compartment for your dirty gear and another for your towel and shower gel. And a discreet side pocket for keeping your valuables in is useful too.
Football boots also need to be considered during the winter months.
When rain falls, the ground gets more pliable, making soft-ground football boots essential to maintain your grip on muddier pitches.
If you’re serious about your game, you may want to want to consider the best football boots for your position. Whether you’re a goalkeeper or a striker, the boots you choose can make a big difference to your performance.
I've been passionate about football since I was a kid, and played with a club for several years. I started out as a right/left midfielder before switching to playmaker and then striker. Nowadays I play with friends and colleagues, and still watch all the football I can.
