Cy Soto Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have noticed that the Nike Land Sharks as well as several other football cleats are very popular amongst shooter. I haven't seen many shooters using soccer but these seem to have a deeper traction than the football ones. Is there a reason why soccer cleats should be avoided? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory_k Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I like bowling shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 The Nike Land Shark are soft cleats and work well on everything from soft grass to hard wooden platforms. Soccer cleats are usually hard and will not provide traction on hard surfaces. They need a soft but strong surface to work well on, like grass, but don't work well in gravel or soft dirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P. Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I use Lacrosse cleats. I use to use football cleat . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I bought the shoe with the most knobbies. They're also lacrosse cleats, but my thought was that they give me a little extra surface area of contact in grass and hard pack dirt. I looked at a lot of the soccer shoes, but preferred the slightly over the ankle support. Just my .02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Lacrosse cleats? hmm... I will have to look at that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have worn Nike Landsharks for years. For me, they are the best tradeoff between good traction and comfort. Harder spikes are less comfortable in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2A Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) I really like the Adidas Turf Hog Mid Baseball shoe. They have a lot of little nubbies that work great in all conditions we incounter in this sport. Never had an issue with them slipping on wet walkway or beams. Check them out at the link below. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7312668/c/1229...CFcZM5QodDUfzbQ Edited September 23, 2009 by John2A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You have to pick a cleat/shoe to match the track conditions. More agressive in soft/loose conditions, more contact area for hardpack/cement etc. Around here it's gravel in several flavors, with a little bit of dirt and sand thrown in. We do get up and dance around on props once in a while, and there is a good chance that it will all be wet sometimes. I used to wear Landsharks. Good cleat, but the darned things are so narrow that they hurt my feet. Switched to UnderArmor Hammers a couple of years ago. Good all around traction, and wide enough to be comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebg3 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I really like the Adidas Turf Hog Mid Baseball shoe.They have a lot of little nubbies that work great in all conditions we incounter in this sport. Never had an issue with them slipping on wet walkway or beams. Check them out at the link below. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7312668/c/1229...CFcZM5QodDUfzbQ These shoes actually look comfortable...I may have to try a pair. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I really like the Adidas Turf Hog Mid Baseball shoe.They have a lot of little nubbies that work great in all conditions we incounter in this sport. Never had an issue with them slipping on wet walkway or beams. Check them out at the link below. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7312668/c/1229...CFcZM5QodDUfzbQ I'm give those a try, my Land sharks decided to stay in Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Hello: Soccer cleats should work fine for most terrain except on hard ramps or plywood. I have 3 pairs of shoes I use for different conditions. I use the Adidas multi stud shoes for hard pack and where I will be running on boards. I use the Adidas corner blitz for gravel or loose terrain. The last pair of Adidas are football shoes that where used when I bought them(cost me $5) at Goodwill and work great for mud/gravel. I have seen guys use metal spiked baseball shoes as well. I was thinking of using golf shoes on really nice grassy areas but the golf resorts don't like shooting on there fairways Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) soccer cleats are low cut, no ankle support, and made for people with itty bitty skinny feet and weigh a buck o 9 soaking wet, Foot ball cleats are for bigger guys many with fallen arches, they are wider and usually available as high top with some ankle support. Edited September 23, 2009 by Joe4d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 soccer cleats are low cut, no ankle support, and made for people with itty bitty skinny feet and weigh a buck o 9 soaking wet... That describes me fairly well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sargenv Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I think the cleats I use are Baseball cleats.. made for grass and that infield material that is finely crushed rock.. The brand is Easton, the bat makers.. They seem to do well on out range, which is coarse gravel.. and some sandy soils nearer the berm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I have two pair of Adidas Corner Blitz. One pair is the lower cut and the other slightly over the ankle....both are soccer cleats. So far they've worked perfectly (to include hard wood and concrete). They're very comfortable, have a nice blend of large and small raised edges/bumps etc. and seem to be cut on the generous side (slightly wide feet) in my size (10) so my feet don't hurt after walking/standing all day. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINGMEN10 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really like the Adidas Turf Hog Mid Baseball shoe.They have a lot of little nubbies that work great in all conditions we incounter in this sport. Never had an issue with them slipping on wet walkway or beams. Check them out at the link below. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7312668/c/1229...CFcZM5QodDUfzbQ Dang Dude!! Those shoes are BAD A$$...I may be changing. Those got alot of stability traction and supporting little nubs all over..I like em.., I am a Land Shark guy and I think after some tryin on, I will be changin..Thanks for the Info Dude!! T-VS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Regardless of the "type" of shoe you decide on try to get a shoe with plenty of arch support and a cushioned midsole. Most baseball and soccer shoes have very little midsole cushioning because they are designed to be used on a very forgiving surface. Your best bet is to try one of the many types of "Turf" shoes. These shoes are generally designed to be used on less forgiving surfaces (think concrete covered in astroturf) and generally offer plenty of ankle support, midsole cushion, and a very multipurpose cleated sole. Here are some examples Under Armor Combat ATV (love mine) Under Armour Metal Mid Superturf Reebok Quagmire II Reebok Field Magistrate Nike Air Speed Destroyer Nike Air Zoom Blade Pro Destroyer New Balance 825 Mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Antichrome Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 soccer cleats are low cut, no ankle support, and made for people with itty bitty skinny feet and weigh a buck o 9 soaking wet, Foot ball cleats are for bigger guys many with fallen arches, they are wider and usually available as high top with some ankle support. Bear in mind also, that the shoe companies put more design work into the upper of dedicated soccer shoes... for kicking the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefish Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I have noticed that the Nike Land Sharks as well as several other football cleats are very popular amongst shooter. I haven't seen many shooters using soccer but these seem to have a deeper traction than the football ones. Is there a reason why soccer cleats should be avoided? Harder compound and more aggressive soccer cleats can cause issues especially when you have to stand on or cross wood or other hard surface props or platforms. Double that when the above surface is wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) I wear Adidas Triple Star 5 Mid baseball shoes. They worked well for me in mud, gravel, sand, grass, along with smooth surfaces. They provide good ankle support, and mud does not "stick" into the tread like some other shoes that I have tried. If a shoe retains mud, then it loses some ability to provide traction. I have some Adidas soccer shoes (Bracara IV TRXFG) also, but I have not put them to use yet. They don't have as "agressive" of a tread compared to the baseball shoes, so they will likely be relegated to less demanding conditions. Edited September 24, 2009 by Blueridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2A Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really like the Adidas Turf Hog Mid Baseball shoe.They have a lot of little nubbies that work great in all conditions we incounter in this sport. Never had an issue with them slipping on wet walkway or beams. Check them out at the link below. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7312668/c/1229...CFcZM5QodDUfzbQ Dang Dude!! Those shoes are BAD A$$...I may be changing. Those got alot of stability traction and supporting little nubs all over..I like em.., I am a Land Shark guy and I think after some tryin on, I will be changin..Thanks for the Info Dude!! T-VS Yeah they are comfortable. I tend to where them all day at a match from set up to take down and even sometimes to home. Feet don't feel like you have been walking around on pins all day. Never had any issues with them clogging up with mud or sand. I did have to add an arch support in them but have to do that on all my shoes. My land Sharks have been relegated to lawn mowing shoes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 one major difference is that soccer cleats do not have the single knob under the tip of the shoe - designed for kicking without dragging the turf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSmileyX Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really like the Adidas Turf Hog Mid Baseball shoe.They have a lot of little nubbies that work great in all conditions we incounter in this sport. Never had an issue with them slipping on wet walkway or beams. Check them out at the link below. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7312668/c/1229...CFcZM5QodDUfzbQ I'm using those also, I like them - comfy, good traction on concrete and wood as well as grass and dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really like the Adidas Turf Hog Mid Baseball shoe.They have a lot of little nubbies that work great in all conditions we incounter in this sport. Never had an issue with them slipping on wet walkway or beams. Check them out at the link below. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7312668/c/1229...CFcZM5QodDUfzbQ I am going to order a pair of these, they look pretty comfortable. I am a big guy and after 4 hours + at a match my dogs are barkin' pretty loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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