Softball Cleats

METAL CLEATS

The biggest pro to metal cleats is the enhanced traction on both the field and the grass. The ability to dig into the dirt while you’re stealing a base or cover ground in the outfield is improved with metal spikes ability to pierce the ground with ease. The Nike Zoom Hyperdiamond offers responsive cushioning and a supportive TPU plate so you can feel comfortable with any movement you need to make on the field.

MOLDED CLEATS

For players looking for comfort on the diamond, molded cleats are the way to go. Having more studs on the shoe spreads out the pressure points on your foot, more evenly distributing your weight. While the traction is lesser on molded cleats than metal, they do give traction on the field and work well on soft and wet fields. The adidas Icon cleats offer durable materials that last for multiple seasons, along with a toe cap that adds extra durability in toe-drag areas and comfort on the field for any position.

Molded or rubber cleats are typically used in younger leagues due to safety concerns, but they are also used by some elite players for comfort purposes.

Eastbay offers softball gear and equipment for all ages. Whether you need bats, gloves, socks, cleats, or apparel, there are tons of selections from top brands like Nike, New Balance and adidas.