The standard for youth cleats is often mandated by leagues. Verify what cleats they allow and what they prohibit. Most youth leagues do not allow metal cleats. This is to avoid accidents while playing in the field. This narrows down your selection to molded cleats. The studs for these cleats are made of rubber which ensures efficient movement for …show more content…
Leathered baseball cleats are chemically treated and polished so cleats won't get damaged even under extreme wet conditions. Baseball cleats should be flexible. It should not constrict the feet from swift and fast movements. When your kids feet are restrained by the cleats chances are he will be unable to run as fast, pitch as good, and bat as strong. It is recommended to buy rubber cleats which are secured by Velcro rather than the usual shoe strings. Shoe strings get untied once in a while requiring your kid to tie it, thus disrupting the baseball game
You might want to pick two kinds of cleats for your son. Especially, if his team plays on grassy and dry baseball fields, it would then necessary to invest in two cleats. Rubber cleats with short studs are ideal for dry and grass fields while rubber cleats with longer studs are perfect for games in fields with soft or/and muddy soil.
Youth baseball cleats can range from $20 to $50 depending on the brand. Invest in cleats which are of high quality. Don't buy cleats with a size larger than your kid's actual size. You might think that this saves you money just in case his foot size increases as he grows. But this can also be a cause of injury to your child if the cleats accidentally slip off from his foot. Prioritize your child's safety first before thinking of