Learn About Footwear: Interchangeable (6 of 6)

Interchangeable Cleats (Tunits)

These cleats are at the forefront of cleat technology. The construction is based on a series of replaceable studs made of plastic and metal. these studs are attached to a hard removable plastic insole located inside the shoe. Customizable parts include type of desired studs (small, short, medium, or high), type of desired shoe, type of desired plastic stud connecting insole, and lastly, type of desired insole.  Read more

Learn About Footwear: Indoor (5 of 6)

Indoor Shoes

Indoor shoes are soccer shoes specifically designed for flat indoor surface, such as gymnasium  floors.  The soles are generally made of soft gum rubber, providing great traction on a hardwood floor or any kind of smooth Read more

Learn About Footwear: Turf Shoes (4 of 6)

Turf Shoes

Turf shoes generally have a hard rubbery sole with a raised dotted surface. This type of footwear performs particularly well on hard ground surfaces or synthetic field turf, hence the term “turf” shoes. Turf shoes are favorable because they are typically constructed like indoor shoes, having a more sneaker-like feel. Read more

Learn About Footwear: Hard Ground Cleats (3 of 6)

Hard Ground Cleats

Hard ground cleats have been a relatively new concept-or should i say recently new “product type.” Prior to this “hard ground” cleat categorization, players only had the choice of molded cleats or turf shoes. Companies found that there was a consumer interest and a need for a specialized cleat made just for extremely hard surfaces, such as dried hard grass, dirt and rock fields, and firm sandy field. Read more

Learn About Footwear: Replaceables (2 of 6)

Soft Ground Cleats (Replaceable Cleats)

The construction of the shoe is based on removable studs, usually made of plastic or metal. the tall stud height combined with the 6-stud standard make the replaceable cleats especially good for wet, muddy and tall grass conditions. Read more

Learn About Types of Footwear: Molded (1 of 6)

What are the different kinds of Soccer footwear?

Let’s start with the types of soccer footwear out there. It is important to keep in mind the type of surface you or your child will be playing on, as this will reflect the type of footwear needed for such surfaces.  With the explosion of new technology in footwear construction and field turf creation, there seems to be a specific cleat for every single soccer condition possible. So, let’s identify the footwear that corresponds to these various field conditions. Read more