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meotch said
on 6/17/2009 remember to clean the cleats after use - they'll last so much longer this way!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 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.
Anonymous said
on 3/30/2006 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!!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Adidas cleats are soft and cheap, and they are good for beginners.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you want maximum life for the cleats you buy, stay away from true leather, Nikeskin is a very nice substitute. Leather is a tough product to take care of and takes a long time to dry after a rainy game or practice. If you have a practice pair, definitely wear artificial materials in practice and save leather for games only.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.