Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a stud 1 which is suitable for securing to a shoe, the stud 1 comprising, a base member 3; a securing means 5 which extends from the base member 3, which is suitable for securing the stud 1 to a shoe; and a stud-body 7 which extends from the base member 3, wherein the stud-body 7 has a tapered profile and wherein the stud-body 7 is configured to comprise at least eight sides 9 to optimise the rotatability and gripping ability of the stud.