A Game-Changer Is Born

For more than 75 years, adidas has been crafting performance gear for athletes at every level. In 2025, they have taken a bold step forward not just for the brand, but for the future of women’s rugby. The result is the RS15 Avaglide, the first rugby boot designed by women, for women.

This is not just a smaller version of a men’s boot or a cosmetic colour change. It is a complete reimagining, built from deep anatomical research, thousands of athlete insights, and rigorous testing. With input from both amateur and elite players in New Zealand and France, adidas set out to address a long-ignored need: boots designed specifically for the female athlete. 

With women’s sport rising in both popularity and visibility, it was overdue for a brand to lead the way in research and design for women’s footwear and performance gear.

Built from the Ground Up

The Avaglide was designed starting from first principles. Women’s feet are different from men’s in shape, structure, and proportions, so adidas engineers studied in detail how women run, plant, cut, and kick in rugby.

Key innovations include:

• Waterfall Heel System: A dense foam wrap that cradles the heel, providing a secure yet flexible fit tailored to narrower female heels.
• Adapted Forefoot Fit: Wider forefeet are accommodated with stretchable leather inserts, adding comfort without compromising support.
• Targeted Support: A moulded sock liner, asymmetrical lacing, and a reinforced toe box for lockdown stability and added control during kicks and scrums.

The result is a boot that feels molded to the foot, responsive and secure, and tuned for elite-level performance.

Inspiring the Future of Women’s Rugby

The RS15 Avaglide is more than just footwear. It is a statement that women’s rugby deserves equal attention in sportswear innovation. The boot is already being worn at the highest level by international stars including Ilona Maher, Jess Breach, Emily Scarratt, and Stacey Waaka, proving that the best in the game trust a product made specifically for them.

Choose Your Weapon: Two Models

• RS15 Avaglide (€160): Premium materials, an off-white and iridescent colourway or sleek black option, and the full suite of performance technology.
• RS15 Avaglide Rise (€95): A performance-first model at an accessible price, offering the same women-specific fit.

Whether you are breaking into the sport or competing at the highest level, there is now a boot to match your ambition.

This Is Just the Beginning

With the RS15 Avaglide, adidas has not only launched a boot but set a precedent. As women’s rugby and other women’s field sports continue to grow in scale and influence, the demand for purpose-built equipment will only increase. The Avaglide stands as more than a product. It is progress — ready to lace up and take the field.