| Soccer boots, only correctly called cleats when they | | | | make certain they are fully prepared for the |
| have the ground gripping teeth on the bottom of the | | | | additional maintaince these boots will typically require. |
| shoe, have always been fodder for debate, among | | | | The simple cleaning of them is much the same as |
| those who believe the screw in stud to be better | | | | other molded boots, however, the screw in studs, or |
| than the molded teeth for traction or reliability. Many | | | | cleats, is where the care of these soccer boots |
| of the modern changes to soccer boots has come | | | | makes a real difference in the performance they will |
| more from concerned parents, demanding the safest | | | | afford the player. |
| footwear for their young players, than it has from | | | | The studs are available in plastic or metal, and it may |
| professional players, as might be believed. | | | | be wise to determine which is allowed on your field, |
| There are basically three different types of soccer | | | | particularly if it is for youth play, prior to making your |
| boots available, those being molded cleats, screw in | | | | choice. It is possible that the sanctioning body at your |
| studs, and these called 'astros' which are designed | | | | playing fields may not allow screw in studs at all. |
| especially for use on astro turf. A good molded cleat | | | | After you have made the decision to purchase |
| is probably the best beginner boot, if play is to be on | | | | soccer cleats with screw in studs, and have |
| grass. They are easy to care for, and hitting them | | | | determined that the playing fields in your area do |
| against each other or a wall will knock off most | | | | allow them, go to a sporting goods store that knows |
| muddy, grassy build-up. Other than that, a rinse with | | | | soccer, and has sales associates who will take the |
| warm water, and allowing them to thoroughly dry | | | | time to ensure your player gets a good, snug fit. This |
| before wearing again will provide for about all the | | | | would be true even in the molded cleats, of course. |
| care these durable cleats will need. | | | | Make certain the studs are screwed in tightly, and |
| If finances allow, it is wise to have two pairs of | | | | always carry extra studs in the soccer bag. |
| these soccer cleats for your young player, to insure | | | | Inspecting the studs as the cleats are cleaned and |
| one is thoroughly dry before re-wearing it. In the | | | | put away after a match will prove wise, and help |
| case of tournaments, where 3 or more games are | | | | prevent a lost stud during a game. Never continue to |
| played in a singe weekend, it is a great relief for | | | | play with a missing stud, it is harmful to the overall |
| those hard working feet to have fresh boots to put | | | | stability of the player, and can easily distort the hole |
| on. It is wise to note here that soccer slides, or | | | | so a new stud may not fit properly when replacing it |
| sandals, are a very important item in the soccer bag. | | | | is finally attempted. At first break in the game, |
| If the cleats are worn on hard surfaces for any | | | | replace the missing stud. |
| length, the cleats will wear or break off much quicker | | | | Astros are easy to care for, and can be used on |
| than normal field use would cause. | | | | grassy or hard surfaces. Basic cleaning is similar to the |
| When your player is ready to try screw in studs | | | | molded cleats. |