CLEATS GLIDE 2.0 lightweight football cleats

Super light football cleats engineered for speed.
PU top.
Football specific outsole with extra front cleat.
Heatpressed inside sock.
Runs normal (like Nike) but since these affordable football cleats have some room in the toe area, they might feel a bit bigger.

White football cleats, black football cleats, and black cleats with white laces.

Also available are the new Chrome Cleats by Ridge Sports, forever faster.

Are soccer cleats and football cleats the same?

When it comes to choosing the right footwear for sports, you may have wondered if you can wear your soccer cleats on the football field. While both types of cleats are made to provide optimal traction on the field, they are not interchangeable and there are some important differences between them.

Both soccer and football cleats share many similarities in their design, such as the padded collar for added ankle support and the use of lightweight materials for enhanced performance. However, the specific stud configuration on the sole of the shoe varies, as it’s tailored to the demands of each sport.

Where American football cleats have seven cleats, including a front cleat (or tip cleat) at the very nose of the shoe, soccer shoes have only six. In American football, the players need optimal traction, but in soccer, the need for a good grip on the field is weighed against the best characteristics a shoe needs to withstand kicking the ball. Soccer shoes tend to have a special outer layer on the top of the shoe that provides a better grip when kicking the ball.

In professional football, you’ll see the kicker make use of a soccer shoe for this very reason. A fun fact is that, as per the NFL rules, the kicker can only wear a shoe that differs from the team on the foot they use to kick the ball. This leads to kickers regularly wearing a football shoe on the standing leg for better traction, and a soccer shoe on the kicking leg for better grip on the ball.

Shoes that are more similar to football shoes are those used in ultimate frisbee and lacrosse. Like in football, both sports are prone to quick lateral movements and players suddenly sprinting, so they need cleats with similar features.

Ultimately, the key to choosing the right cleats is to adapt to the specific sport you’re playing, and your playing style. Understanding these differences can help you make an informed decision. The right choice will ensure optimal performance on the field, whether it’s in soccer, American football, lacrosse, or ultimate frisbee.