Football CleatsMolded Football CleatsMost football cleats are designed exclusively for either grass or turf fields, so consider what type of fields you most commonly play on before buying a football shoe. Molded football cleats are attached permanently to the outsole on the bottom of football shoes and are often used by players who use turf fields because they provide spring and traction and a better grip on harder turf surfaces. They are also generally cheaper than football shoes with detachable cleats. Detachable Football CleatsMost football cleats are designed exclusively for either grass or turf fields, so consider what type of fields you most commonly play on before buying a football shoe. Detachable football cleats (also known as interchangeable football cleats) can be used to fit various field conditions on all types of grass, be it hard and dry or wet and sloppy. Detachable football cleats use studs that can be removed and replaced with a wrench so you can customize your football shoes easily. Shorter studs can be used for hard and dry surfaces and longer studs on wet and sloppy fields. Low Football CleatsSome fast players - defensive backs, receivers and running backs - prefer low football cleats because they are lightweight. The lower cut provides extra maneuverability, allowing them to make quick cuts on the field. Speed players feel restricted by 3/4 football cleats and prefer the freedom of ankle movement that a low-cut football cleat allows. Mid-High Football CleatsHigh football cleats extend up the ankle to provide extra support, especially for lateral movements. Linemen benefit from this support because of the pressure put on their ankles by the numerous lateral movements during the course of a game. Mid football cleats offer more support while still allowing maneuverability. This style best fits the game of skill players - defensive backs, running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks.
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