Softball Molded Cleats
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Sport-specific Cleats by Abby Yang
If you have walked into a sporting goods store or opened an athletic source catalog, you may have noticed the varieties of athletic shoes available for purchase is nearly endless. It seems that every sport and every position have specialized shoes. This specialization aims to do more than just boost sales of athletic shoe companies, it also provides improved sports performance and injury prevention. The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine supports the policy of sport-specific shoes.
Football
Similar to soccer and baseball, football players also wear cleats. They come in several varieties, including molded, detachable, grass and turf. Low-, mid- and high-cut models are also available. The cleats are wide and relatively round in shape. The various types of cleats allow for optimal selection for every player and position.
Basketball
Basketball shoes are made specifically to be used on a court. Most are made for indoor courts, while some outdoor shoes are available. Basketball shoes have thick, wide bottoms made of rubber. High-, mid- and low-cut varieties are available. The shoes tend to be quite supportive and durable due to the quick change of direction and jumping motions that are part of the game.
Soccer
Similar to football and baseball, soccer players also wear cleats also known as boots. They come in several varieties, including molded, detachable, indoor and turf. The cleats are wide and round or oval in shape. Proper size and comfort are key when picking soccer cleats allowing for optimal ball handling.
Track and Field
Track and field shoes encompass a large category of specialized shoes. There are sprinters spikes, which are lightweight with the heel slightly lifted and have spikes only on the ball of the foot. There are also shoes for distance events. These shoes are similar to sprint spikes but tend to be flatter and more supportive. In addition there are shoes for each field event, including shot put, discus, javelin, pole vault and all of the jumps.
Baseball/Softball
Similar to football and soccer, baseball and softball players also wear cleats. They come in several varieties, including molded, metal, interchangeable, and turf. The cleats Nike Mercurial Victory FG are wide and thin, making them more suitable for the mixed surface of dirt and grass or turf that make up a typical baseball or softball diamond.
Other
Many other sports and activities have specialized shoes. They include golf, tennis, lacrosse, wrestling, volleyball, cheer, rock climbing, dance, cycling, winter sports such as figure skating, hockey, and skiing, recreational activities including hunting and fishing, as well as extreme sports like scuba diving and skateboarding.
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