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