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Function: Soccer shoes or "cleats" are worn when playing soccer to prevent injury, provide foot support, improve ball control and help the player on whatever surface he may be playing on.
Types: There are three types of soccer shoes: indoor, outdoor and turf models. The biggest difference between the three types are the way the outsole is constructed. Indoor soccer shoes are flat-surfaced, turf shoes use ridges to grip the artificial field and outdoor shoes are made up of cleats. The cleats can be made of rubber, plastic or metal, and some shoes have interchangeable systems that players can use, depending on the conditions of the field.
Buying: Nike, Adidas and Puma are the accepted standards in soccer shoes. They offer the highest-quality materials and best construction. Choose soccer shoes based on how they feel in a store; buying online without trying the shoes on is a bad decision. The comfort and feel of the shoe is more important than a certain brand name or player's name attached to the shoe.
Benefits: Having the proper soccer shoe can make a big difference for a soccer player. Bad fit or improper outsoles for the field conditions can ruin a player's touch and control on the ball. Good soccer shoes also offer arch and ankle support, which helps prevent injuries such as sprained ankles.
Considerations: There are three types of cleats, hard ground, firm ground, and soft ground. Hard ground cleats use short, hard rubber studs to provide traction but prevent injury to the foot when the studs can't enter the hard ground on dry or dying grass. Firm ground cleats are the most common, and they are the middle ground between hard ground and soft ground, which is what most fields fall under. Soft ground cleats are for soft fields and rainy conditions and have multiple lengths depending on how soggy the field gets. Be sure to bring the proper shoes and cleats for the playing conditions.Also, it is important to consider true leather versus synthetic uppers. True leather costs more than synthetic materials, but it also lasts longer, breathes better and gives a better touch on the ball because it molds to your foot over time. Serious players generally purchase true leather shoes, and K leather is accepted as the best option. Synthetic materials are making advances though, and some of the best can be almost as expensive as true leather with similar characteristics. At the top end, it becomes a matter of preference rather than performance.
Thanks and Regards
Alexis Allen:)
Function: Soccer shoes or "cleats" are worn when playing soccer to prevent injury, provide foot support, improve ball control and help the player on whatever surface he may be playing on.
Types: There are three types of soccer shoes: indoor, outdoor and turf models. The biggest difference between the three types are the way the outsole is constructed. Indoor soccer shoes are flat-surfaced, turf shoes use ridges to grip the artificial field and outdoor shoes are made up of cleats. The cleats can be made of rubber, plastic or metal, and some shoes have interchangeable systems that players can use, depending on the conditions of the field.
Buying: Nike, Adidas and Puma are the accepted standards in soccer shoes. They offer the highest-quality materials and best construction. Choose soccer shoes based on how they feel in a store; buying online without trying the shoes on is a bad decision. The comfort and feel of the shoe is more important than a certain brand name or player's name attached to the shoe.
Benefits: Having the proper soccer shoe can make a big difference for a soccer player. Bad fit or improper outsoles for the field conditions can ruin a player's touch and control on the ball. Good soccer shoes also offer arch and ankle support, which helps prevent injuries such as sprained ankles.
Considerations: There are three types of cleats, hard ground, firm ground, and soft ground. Hard ground cleats use short, hard rubber studs to provide traction but prevent injury to the foot when the studs can't enter the hard ground on dry or dying grass. Firm ground cleats are the most common, and they are the middle ground between hard ground and soft ground, which is what most fields fall under. Soft ground cleats are for soft fields and rainy conditions and have multiple lengths depending on how soggy the field gets. Be sure to bring the proper shoes and cleats for the playing conditions.Also, it is important to consider true leather versus synthetic uppers. True leather costs more than synthetic materials, but it also lasts longer, breathes better and gives a better touch on the ball because it molds to your foot over time. Serious players generally purchase true leather shoes, and K leather is accepted as the best option. Synthetic materials are making advances though, and some of the best can be almost as expensive as true leather with similar characteristics. At the top end, it becomes a matter of preference rather than performance.
Thanks and Regards
Alexis Allen:)
