You come across a lot of hard decisions in the game. Decisions you have a good time to think about, and decision you have to make in almost a split second. Do you make that easy drop pass to your defender or do you try switch the field with that short window of opportunity when you are being pressured? Are you going to go for goal on the free kick, or is there some trickery you and your teammates are up on the set piece? Then there are the question arise that you may not think about. Do I wear tap on my wrist as good luck because I did very well with it last game? Are we doing our pre game routine today, or trying something new after that last loss? Finally there is the one question I'm sure every soccer player goes through, wether it be someone new to the game, or a regular. What cleats should I get? Yes, the age old question that literally stumps a soccer player for whatever reason because it is truly a big decision. It's a huge decision and there are so many factors that play into it from color, to style, to feel. I still remember taking a good month before the season to figure out what I wanted to wear. It takes a while, and someone new to the game may not even know where to begin. However, there are some great steps that I learned on my own while getting my first pair of Adidas cleats, and it makes the process so much easier. Let's take a look:
1.) Figure out your primary position
I didn't think about this right away when I was selecting my first pair. I right away went for the cooling looking style, however cleats are built in many ways as well as have different purposes. Forwards or Strikers will have much lighter and sleek cleats to help them keep pace and a clean touch on the ball as well. Midfielders will also have a bit of a light cleats, but with more cushion for that precision passing they need. Defenders cleats look a bit more cushioned and thicker. Not to say that they are huge but when comparing what a defender would wear to a forward, you can see the difference. If you know what position you are going to play, you can narrow the field down by a lot.
2.)Field type
Are you going to be playing on a turf field or grass field? This is kind of a hard decision to make because some player will wear firm ground cleats on turf and some actually wear turf shoes on firm ground even though they aren't for those. The difference between firm ground and turf is that firm ground shoes are a bit heavier because they have to dig into the dirt and grass you are playing on so they are built a bit tougher and heavier. Turf shoes are built lighter because on turf you don't really sink into the ground and they don't need to have that heavy grip. I honestly wouldn't advise using either for the opposite type of field just because there are negative affects like slipping a lot with a turf shoe on firm ground or twisting your ankle with a heavier cleat on turf. It's always important to know which field you'll be on.
3.)Do your reviews
You want to always review the cleats you are looking at. Find out if they fit comfortably and if they are staying in good shape and not wearing. A good review can really help you feel more comfortable about making that purchase and give you an idea of what you are getting.
4.)Aesthetics
This is probably what you want to look at last after you figure out what you need. You obviously want to look good because as the saying goes, "Look good, feel good, play good." Yes, Aesthetics are a very important part of your decision but you want to be looking sharp and it's never a bad thing to get credit and praise for how away your new boots look.
5.)Figure out which Adidas cleat to purchase
The final step is obviously picking out the Adidas cleat you want. You are going to want a reliable cleat that is comfortable and gets good reviews, so that battle is already won when you visit Adidas' website. All you have to do is just put all the steps I've provided to the test and you should be on your way to making a great decision for your new pair of cleats.
Try the link below and visit the Adidas soccer cleat main page, and put my steps to the test to see what cleat you pick out. You may not be able to resist your new pick!
http://www.adidas.com/us/soccer-cleats?cm_mmca1=us&ipd=0&cm_mmc=AdieSEM_google-_-soccer-shoes-b-exact-_-shoes-cleats-x-general-_-adidas%20soccer%20cleats&cm_mmca2=e&gclid=CjwKEAjw_7y4BRDykp3Hjqyt_y0SJACome3Tf4H4Lz9z0kReKImioMibAmkptRN0OpxzGnmtb8hOkRoClWnw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
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