Choosing A Nike Football Cleats
It used to be fairly easy to pick a football cleat. The color choice was usually black or white and it was made of leather. There wasn't much else to it.
However, times have changed. There are many Nike football cleats from which to choose. The selection available is varied, which can be daunting. However, you get to choose the exact shoe for you.
What style should you select?
Linemen need stability and support. They usually weigh more and lateral movement is the norm. As such, when battling in the trenches, a high-top cleat is the more prudent choice.
As a skill player (DBs, RBs, WRs, QBs), low-tops have traditionally been the way to go. These are more lightweight than the high-tops and allow for the maneuverability necessary for skill players.
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 do you want?
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 cleat is a removable cleat. The studs can be removed and replaced at the bottom of the shoe for any reason and in any conditions. These shoes are more flexible to use, yet are more expensive than molded cleats.
Which material do you prefer?
Leather uppers are more traditional. They have good breathability and flexibility, which gives the shoe outstanding comfort. They are also extremely durable.
Synthetics, while being less expensive, are not as durable as leather shoes. They also have less breathability than a leather shoe does.
With Nike, regardless of your age or skill level, there is a shoe for you. And the price range is wide. The prices for boys start at $40 and can reach $100. As for men, count on starting at about $80 and going as high as $140 or more.
Whatever your skill level or age, Nike's range of styles is wide - more than 25 different styles are to be found on Nike.com. You can choose from the Air Zoom Super Speed, Zoom Flyposite, and Vapor Jet to the Land Shark, Zoom Boss, and Zoom Super Bad.
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.
With NIKEiD, you can select the materials and colors you want for your shoe. You can also customize the fit and look to suit you, yet stay within your team concept, too.