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meotch
Jun 17, 2009
remember to clean the cleats after use - they'll last so much longer this way! -
Aug 08, 2006
FIFA, the world governing body for soccer has, for several years now, instructed referees to forbid shoes that have a toe cleat, like that found on a baseball shoe. These are considered dangerous, and thus prohibited by Law IV of the Laws of the Game, because of the risk posed to an opponent's Achilles tendon area.
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Mar 30, 2006
1. When you go to the store, bring your socks and shin guards (if they have an ankle protector) and use when you try on the cleats. 2. After using about 6 pairs of cleats, I have found out that cleats with padding on the instep don't control the ball as well. 3. Walk and run with the cleats on. They have to be comfortable!!
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Mar 30, 2006
1. When you go to the store, bring your socks and shin guards (if they have an ankle protector) and use when you try on the cleats. 2. After using about 6 pairs of cleats, I have found out that cleats with padding on the instep don't control the ball as well. 3. Walk and run with the cleats on. They have to be comfortable!!
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Nov 22, 2005
When purchasing youth soccer cleats, it's very important to get the right fit. 1/2 a thumb's width is plenty. Any more and they could slip on the back of the heal and cause blisters. Any less, and they won't have any room to grow. Plan on soccer cleats lasting one season only, as kids feet grow so quickly. If you purchase carefully you can get packs available including a cleat, shinguard and ball.
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Nov 22, 2005
When purchasing youth soccer cleats, it's very important to get the right fit. 1/2 a thumb's width is plenty. Any more and they could slip on the back of the heal and cause blisters. Any less, and they won't have any room to grow. Plan on soccer cleats lasting one season only, as kids feet grow so quickly. If you purchase carefully you can get packs available including a cleat, shinguard and ball.
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Nov 22, 2005
Adidas cleats are soft and cheap, and they are good for beginners.
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Nov 22, 2005
As a soccer coach for over 5 years (and a player for over 30 years), I have always recommended that players under the age of 6 years old not wear molded cleats, but instead wear turf shoes. Too often, the kids want to wear their shoes off of the field, and the poor footing provided by the cleats causes accidents. Additionally, the cleats can "catch" on the turf and injuries could result.
