Soccer Cleats- Picking the Perfect Pair

To play a good game of soccer, you need to have a decent pair of cleats. Cleats come in five different types: moulded, sandals, turf shoes, detachable cleats and indoor shoes.Each are designed for different surfaces, so once you have chosen your variation of soccer boot, then you should consider material and size.

Soccer shoes are made from two materials, synthetic and leather. Leather shoes offer the wearer the best feel and fit and are strong, flexible and durable. They absorb more water, so they are not designed for constant use on wet fields and they are also more expensive.
Synthetic shoes are ideal for entry level players and are less expensive- however they do not feel as good and they don’t last as long. Synthetic shoes are water treated and last longer in poor conditions, and they are also easier to clean.

Once you have picked your material, you need to determine your size. Soccer shoes are designed to be narrower and leather shoes stretch to mould to your foot. If your cleats are too small, then they can cause foot pain.Make sure that you have your feet measured before buying new cleats, because the shape of your foot changes over time, so pick the right size for optimum performance.