Wednesday 23 April 2014

Choosing the right cleats



Cleats are shoes used by sports persons. Each game has its own design of cleats available in the market. The specifications and features of baseball cleats will not be same as that of football cleats. So, you have to make sure to select the perfect cleat that suits your game. There are a lot of companies manufacturing cleats and choosing a good one is a difficult task. There are some criteria for choosing the right cleat. Let us now see some of them.

Choose cleats according to your need
Each game should be played by wearing the cleats that will suit the game techniques. Some games may need more grip from accidental slides like in baseball; while others might need comfort while running through a soft ground like in the case of football. Also, each player is different in his style of play and attitude. So, you have to first identify the correct purpose of your cleat and then go for it. Sometimes you may a need a lightweight cleat or a cleat with boot speed. So, the need of the cleat has to be clearly understood before choosing the right one. The use of the correct cleat will also help you to enhance your performance in the game.

Go for a branded one
Now, there are different famous brands in the market that make cleats. Some of the leading brands are Puma, Adidas, Under Armour and Nike. Puma is a very good brand that has some good collection of sports accessories. Adidas is very famous in soccer accessories and cleats. Under Armour was earlier concentrating on football accessories but has now started with soccer products too. Nike is another popular brand providing quality sports products. It is always better to go for a branded item while selecting sports accessories because these are items that undergo rough use and the chances of damage is more.

Look for the correct size
The cleats have to fit your feet perfectly. Otherwise you will not be able to play properly. They should not be too tight or too loose. So, do not buy a bigger or a smaller size than your toe size. Different brands have different sizing. So, you have to try and check the cleats before purchasing. Also, different materials have different sizing for the cleats. For example, a tight fitting leather shoe is a good choice and a less tight fitting synthetic shoe will be the correct choice. This is because, after a long use, leather will start to stretch and synthetic will start getting tighter.

The comfort of wearing
Each person may have a different level of comfort. So, the comfort feel can be measured only if you try the cleat. Some may prefer a lightweight feel like they are not wearing anything at all. There are synthetic cleats available that are too thin which can give a very lightweight feel. Some others may prefer a not so lightweight feel. Leather cleats can be a good choice for them.
So, keep the above tips in mind and select the right cleats for you.

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