How to Choose a Football Shoe

Choosing proper football cleats is important for any football player. In order to choose correct cleats, you need to know more than just your shoe size. Three different types of cleats are made, each best used for specific positions. You need to know what position you are going to be playing before making a cleat decision. In addition, it is important that you know the type of field surface you are going to be playing on. Representatives at a sporting goods store can answer any additional questions you may have.

Things You'll Need

  • Football cleat sizing chart
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Instructions

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      Identify which position you are going to be playing. and start looking at the type of cleats that best serve this position. Linemen are encouraged to wear high top cleats, which provide extra ankle support to help avoid serious injuries. Mid-cut cleats are worn by defensive backs, quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs. Low-cut cleats are lighter and will make it easier to cut when running, but allow for greater chance of twisted ankles or similar injuries.

    • 2

      Decide whether to purchase shoes with molded or detachable cleats. Molded cleats should be used for artificial turf fields. Detachable cleats should be worn on grass fields, especially if the field is going to be very muddy or slippery.

    • 3

      Consult the cleat sizing chart to help select the proper size cleats. A sporting goods retailer should have one of these charts handy for you to use.