Soccer Cleats -
Your Most Important Piece of Soccer Gear
"Most of the action is
with your feet. Right?"
Soccer cleats are undoubtedly the
most important part of your
soccer
gear.
Although using your head is an
important part of soccer, the
majority of the game is played with your feet.
That
means that your soccer footwear should be of good
quality to
ensure that it can take what you are going to give it. And
what about when someone else steps on your toes? It is definitely going
to happen.
 
 
  
 
 
 
What
Types! Whether
you buy a
soccer boot,
or soccer shoes, what they are called will depend on who you talk to.
Soccer shoes are mainly referred to when talking about indoor soccer,
or playing on turf. Cleats, or boots are more specifically referred to
for outdoor grass games. We will
focus on soccer cleats on this page.
- Molded
Cleats
- Standard
soccer shoe design.
- Hard
plastic or rubber molded.
- Pre-molded,
non-removable studs.
- Perfect
for beginners, or players with minimal experience.
- Good
for most field types and weather conditions.
- Removable
Cleats (studs)
- Easily
replaced when individual studs get worn down.
- Different
lengths for different field and weather conditions.
- Made
with hard plastic or plastic with metal tips.
- Mostly
used on wet or soggy fields.
- Also
good for long grass fields
What
Makes Them! There are 2 main materials used
to make soccer cleats. | Synthetics. Synthetics
are good for soccer players just getting started as they are less
expensive than leather. They also usually contain a waterproof element
of some kind to prevent absorbing water on wet days. Synthetic shoes
are much easier to clean than leather shoes. Leather.Leather
provides the the best fit and feel of any soccer shoe. They are more
expensive, but provide better ball feel for those that take the game a
little more seriously. Leather shoes will absorb more water than their
synthetic counterparts but there are many waterproofing treatments
available to keep them looking good and to help lengthen their lifespan. When
deciding what to choose consider this: -
How much time will I spend playing soccer?
- What
type of field will I be playing on?
- What are the
dominant weather conditions in my area?
- How serious
am I about my game?
Answering these questions will
help you decide what choice is best for you.It doesn't matter
if you choose
Nike soccer cleats, or those from Adidas or Puma, knowing
what type you will need puts you a step closer to your goal.
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