| Soccer cleats are certainly the most important part | | | | - Mostly used on wet or soggy fields. |
| of your soccer gear. Although you must use your | | | | - Also good for long grass fields. |
| head as an important part of soccer, the majority of | | | | What Is In Them! |
| the game is played on the ground. That means that | | | | There are 2 main materials used to make soccer |
| your soccer footwear should be tough enough to | | | | cleats. |
| make sure that it can take what you are going to | | | | - Synthetics.Synthetics are great for soccer players |
| give it. | | | | just starting to play as they are less expensive than |
| How about when someone else steps on your toes? | | | | leather. They are also usually waterproofed to |
| It is definitely going to happen. | | | | prevent absorbing water on wet days. Synthetic |
| What Types! | | | | shoes are much easier to clean than leather shoes. |
| They can also be called soccer boots, or soccer | | | | - Leather.Leather provides the best fit and feel of |
| shoes. It depends who you talk to. However, soccer | | | | any soccer cleat. They may be more expensive, but |
| shoes are mostly referred to when you are talking | | | | will provide better feel for the ball for those that |
| about indoor soccer, or playing on turf. Cleats, or | | | | take the game more seriously. Leather shoes will |
| boots are referred to for outdoor grass games. | | | | absorb more water than their synthetic counterparts |
| This is about soccer cleats. | | | | but there are many waterproofing treatments |
| Molded Cleats | | | | available to keep them looking good and to help |
| - Is the standard soccer cleat type. | | | | lengthen their lifespan. |
| - Hard plastic or rubber molded. | | | | When deciding what to choose consider this: |
| - Pre-molded, non-removable studs. | | | | - How much time will I be playing soccer? |
| - Perfect for beginners, or players with minimal | | | | - What field will I be playing on? |
| experience. | | | | - What are the dominant weather conditions in my |
| - Good for most field types and weather conditions. | | | | area? |
| Removable Cleats (studs) | | | | - How serious am I about my game? Answering |
| - Easily replaced when individual studs get worn | | | | these questions will help you decide what choice is |
| down. | | | | best for you. |
| - Different lengths for different field and weather | | | | It doesn't matter if you choose Nike soccer cleats, or |
| conditions. | | | | those from Adidas or Puma, knowing what type you |
| - Made with hard plastic or plastic with metal tips. | | | | will need puts you a step closer to your goal. |