Cleats of Football Shoe

The outsole of football shoes contain plastic or metal studs called cleats that assist in providing grip on the surface in which the game is played. Football cleats also help the players to change direction rapidly and also prevent their slipping on the ground. There are two types of cleats-detachable and molded

1. Detachable Cleats

Detachable cleat Football shoes are generally used for playing the game on grass. They contain removable and replaceable studs at the bottom to enable players play on all types of grassy fields such as hard, dry, wet and sloppy. It is better to attach the studs based on the surface in which the game is going to be played. If you are going to play football on hard and dry grassy field, select short studs. It is better to attach long studs if you are playing on wet and sloppy grass field. Detachable cleat football shoes are best for those who want to opt for a durable shoe as once the cleats get damaged, you can easily replace the damaged cleat with a new one. There is no need to replace the entire shoe.

2. Molded Cleats

Molded cleats are less expensive compared to detachable cleats. Football Shoes made of molded cleats provide good traction, are highly suited for playing on harder turf surface and sometimes referred to as football turf shoe. Adidas football turf shoe and nike football turf shoe are the famous shoes where molded cleats can be found. The major disadvantage of football shoes containing molded cleat is that once the cleats get damaged, the entire shoe needs to be replaced. You cn in no way replace the molded cleat only. But, molded cleat football shoes are best for those who want to invest less in the purchase of a football shoe.