Cleats

Soccer shoes, soccer cleats, soccer boots, cleats, football boots, firm ground shoes, no matter what you call them, they are a game essential. Soccer boots, called cleats or soccer shoes, are an item of footwear worn when playing football/Soccer. Cleats or studs are protrusions on the sole of a shoe, or on an external attachment to a shoe, that provide additional traction on a soft or slippery surface. Those designed for grass pitches have studs on the outsole to aid grip.Cleats prevent friction from field or grass and gives you more control of the ball. These websites will give you a complete guide to cleats.

Studs/Cleats

The blades or cones on the bottom of many soccer shoes are used to improve traction. The stud itself is often called a cleat and can be fixed/molded or detachable on the bottom of the shoe. Typically, there are three main types of studs: bladed, hard ground and round/conical. The actual stud may be made of plastic, rubber or metal-tipped. These websites will give you a complete guide to cleats.

http://www.soccer.com/guide/soccer-shoe-guide/  Guide to cleats, Parts and Uses.

http://www.worldsoccershop.com/buyers-guide-boots.html Types of Cleats, Prices and sizes.

http://www.soccercleats101.com/ new cleats that have just been released and description.

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