Okay, I have played paintball in Tanels, but the true trial for them was the time that I played American football with them. They are rugged, last ages, and offer great agility. Even the high ones allow for plenty of movement of the ankles, you can't go very wrong with a pair of those. The only downside to them is that the cleats are of the hard variety, meaning that they are not comfortable when walking on pavement and such. They will also wear out quicker on such surfaces. But for playing on grass, they are excellent!