Kids' Football Cleats

Prepping Them For Game Day: Learn About Youth Football Cleats

Outfit your budding gridiron star with performance youth football cleats from DICK'S Sporting Goods.

Youth football cleats should offer support, traction and comfort for youngsters learning the ropes. And variety of styles and features are available to help them play their best on the field. From bright hues to sleek shoe designs, there's a cleat that matches their unique playing style.

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Football cleats are a key part of any player's on-field protection. Their football footwear must provide the right level of stability, traction and fit. This is especially important for developing players. Remember, never select large youth football cleats for kids to grow into. Cleats that are too large can pose an injury risk to players.

Keep in mind these factors when purchasing kids' football cleats:

• Leather, synthetic leather, polyurethane or Pebax® uppers provide superior weather protection and durability for aggressive play.
• Molded cleats are recommended for youth players, and perform well in a variety of field conditions. Always consult league requirements to learn about authorized cleat types.
• Internal sock liner promotes fit and helps manage sweat to keep them comfortable.
• You can choose from low-top and high-top football cleats. Low-top cleats are lighter in weight, while high-top cleats provide better ankle support.

Many youth football cleats come with the same breakthrough features as their adult counterparts. For example, some cleats come with molded EVA or foam liner. Built-in TPU plates promote strength and stability, while specialized uppers are both lightweight and durable.

Youth Football Cleats Buying Guide

Kids' football cleats are a crucial part of their game-day and practice gear. Find out more about youth football cleats below to help find the right option for you:

Football Cleat Details

Football cleats are constructed of uppers, a midsole, an outsole, studs or cleats and a heel. Learn more about each component below:

• The Upper typically is made of synthetic materials to withstand impact and poor weather. This part of your cleat typically also includes the laces or straps.
• The Midsole provides cushioning for your foot and may impact absorption and provide extra support.
• The Outsole is the bottom of the cleat, and is typically made of plastic or rubber.
• The Heel generally has a heel counter on the back of your cleat to prevent collapsing.
• The Studs or Cleats are located on the bottom of your cleats and are there to provide traction. Pro Tip: The configuration of studs can affect stopping, cutting and acceleration on the field.

Football Cleat Styles

Football cleats are available in three styles. To find the right style for you consider your personal preferences, comfort, mobility and the amount of ankle support needed. Low-cut cleats offer maximum flexibility and lightweight designs but do not offer ankle support. Mid-cut cleats rise to the ankle to help support your ankles without restricting too much movement. High-cut cleats provide the highest level of ankle support but the least amount of mobility.

Types of Cleats

Molded cleats are permanently attached to the bottom, while detachable cleats can be easily removed and replaced. Molded cleats provide versatility for different playing surfaces and tend to be lower maintenance while detachable cleats can be versatile if you switch between studs. Pro Tip: Shorter studs are better for playing on dry ground while longer studs provide more traction on wet and muddy fields.

Youth Football Cleat Sizes

Finding the right football cleat size is an important way to help youth football players play their best. Avoid purchasing youth football cleats that are too big to allow your child to grow into them. Youth cleats that are too big could put the player at risk of an injury. Make sure that youth football cleats fit snug and comfortably.

Find the right size youth football cleats with options in big kid sizes (sizes 3.5-7), little kid sizes ( 11.0K-3) and toddler football cleat sizes (sizes 4.0K-10.5K).

Kids' Football Cleat Colors

Gear up with kids' football cleats in popular colors like kids' black football cleats, kids' white football cleats, kids' blue football cleats, gray kids' football cleats and more options to match your team colors or your favorite colors.

Top Youth Football Cleat Brands

Take the field with the latest football cleat styles from top brands like:

• Kids' Nike Football Cleats
• Kids' adidas Football Cleats
• Kids' Phenom Elite Football Cleats
• Kids' Jordan Football Cleats
• Kids' Under Armour Football Cleats

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