Types of Soccer Shoes

Youth soccer shoes (a/k/a "cleats" or, as the Brits call them, "boots") are specifically designed for use on a soccer field and can be changed depending on conditions. Cleat types include molded cleats, detachable cleats, indoor soccer shoes and turf shoes.

• Molded cleats have non-removable rubber or plastic cleats (most programs doe not allow metal cleats) on the soles and are used widely in youth programs, as they are safer than some other types of cleats.  They are designed for use on all types of fields in varying weather conditions.

• Detachable cleats utilize hard plastic, metal tipped studs that can be removed and replaced. Usually used by more advanced players on dry or wet grass. Make sure that metal cleats are allowed; most programs don't allow them.

• Indoor soccer shoes look more like a low-cut sneaker, utilize flat rubber bottoms and are used almost entirely on indoor soccer fields.