Soccer cleats manufacturers are required to satisfy the needs of today's soccer players. And for this purpose, they are required to integrate those concepts that were reserved for only the elite class of soccer players in the past. Although casual players don't play as vigorously as the professional players, the soccer cleats of today have almost all of the important features that can be found in the soccer cleats of the past. The two common features are comfort and support. Let's know some other important features.
Functional Requirements
Soccer cleats should offer total freedom of movement to the player in addition to functioning properly. Besides, the shoes must provide support and comfort. Unfortunately, it's difficult to get a pair of cleats that would offer the same level of support and comfort at the same time. The cleats that offer the best level of control don't offer the best level of comfort and vice versa. Manufacturer should design "hybrid" cleats.
Basic Structural and Functional Features
Over the years, manufacturers have been trying to design shoes that offer a lot of functional and structural features. As a result, the cleats have seen significant improvement. However, excessive functionality can cause some problems like tendonitis and blisters. Actually, there should be a balance between functional and structural features.
The External Last
Actually, the external last provides the basis for the structure of the shoes. Moreover, the global tri-dimensional design of the cleats refers to the external last. As a matter of fact, lasts can be curved, semi curved or straight in shape. The purpose of the external lasts is to target the various foot contours and shapes.
If you have a flat foot, you should go for the curved or last. On the other hand, if you have high-arched feet, we suggest that you go for the lasts that are slightly curved.
The Internal Last
One thing that has a lot of impact on your performance is called the internal last. Another term for it is the footbed construction. As a matter of fact, it's the internal last that gives a pair of cleats the best level of flexibility and stability. Moreover, quality internal last offers the right level of support to your arch.
The Heel Counter
This is another feature that holds the back of your heel. Usually, it is bounded to the outsole of the cleat. After a lot of use, the heel counter shouldn't bend. Instead, it should maintains its vertical or parallel position when looked at from the back of the cleat. So, this is another important feature that a good pair of soccer cleat must have.
The Upper
The top part of the soccer cleats is known as the upper. Aside from a good advertising spot, this part of the shoes is also important from the protection perspective. This part of the shoes is firmly bounded to the cleats outsole.
Aside from this, the upper maintains the stability of your feet during the play. This part may be made from leather or synthetic. However, synthetics are rising in popularity but are making the cleats more expensive.
Summary
So, choosing the right cleats based on your foot type is a good idea, as it will give you an edge as far as comfort and performance goes.