While it once was not too difficult to choose a football cleat, times have changed. Gone are the days of two colors, a couple of styles, and only leather to choose from.
When choosing which Nike football cleat is the one for you, there are many different factors you must take into account. There's far more selection nowadays than ever before.
What style is yours?
If you are a lineman, then high-tops might be your choice. These give more support to the ankle, especially when moving laterally. These will support a lineman's ankles much better than a lower cut.
For skill players, however, low-top cleats have usually been the choice. As a DB, RB, WR, or QB, speed and quickness are more important. Low-tops weigh less and allow you to be more agile with your cuts, stops, and starts.
As a skill player, the mid-cut also might be for you. These offer more support than the traditional low-cut shoe, but allows for that needed maneuverability.
What type of cleat is better for you?
Molded cleats are attached to the shoe's outsole. Especially on shoes specifically made for synthetic surfaces, these cleats give the shoe more traction.
Detachable cleats are usually more expensive. However, they are more flexible. These shoes use studs that can be taken off and replaced whenever playing or weather conditions warrant.
Which material suits you?
Traditionally, cleats were leather - and it's still the material preferred by many players. Leather breathes well and is very flexible, durable, and really comfortable.
Synthetics, while being less expensive, are not as durable as leather shoes. They also have less breathability than a leather shoe does.
Nike makes more than 20 different styles for men and boys. The prices for men range anywhere from $80-140 or more. For boys, prices start at $40.
These include such styles as the Land Shark, the Zoom Boss, and the Zoom Super Bad. Also included are the Air Zoom Super Speed, Zoom Flyposite, and Vapor Jet. The Land Shark and Zoom Boss models are very good for traction and lateral movement. The Zoom Super Speed and Zoom Flyposite use updated technology that makes them lightweight, but very supportive.
An added benefit with Nike.com is their NIKEiD application, which allows you to create shoe made just for you. You can choose the colors and materials, as well as a customized fit to suit you.
While it's not available on every football cleat, it's available on enough of their selection for you to take advantage of. You can customize the shoe just as you like. From color to material to the fit, you can create a shoe perfect for you, but remaining within your team's concept, too.
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