Cleat Patterns
Dec 23 '99
The variety of cleat patterns present on today's soccer shoes is an attempt to provide soccer players with the best footing possible. The traditional molded shoe contains a sole which has ten round studs, four on the heel and six on the ball of the foot. This shoe provides good traction for grass conditions that are soft, but not wet.
Recently, shoemakers have introduced a new style of molded shoe called the X grip. The studs on these soles are longer and slimmer than the round stud. These studs are strategically placed on the sole in different angles to offer the player better footing and staying power in lateral and forward movement. This design is more reliable in harder field conditions, because the studs are generally shorter and grip to dryer turf more effectively.
When trying to decide between the two cleat patterns, the rounded stud sole is the best choice because of its durability and relative effectiveness for almost any field condition, but there are advantages to consider with the new styles.
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