Where can I find Football Cleats?

[MccM]

My son is looking to play football in High School. Where besides Sport Chek would I find some good Football Cleats?

[Prototype]

I don't know if that have them, but you could try Kicks The Soccer Store in Varsity. Call them up and see if they do football, but make sure they understand you're looking for North American Football cleats.

[Gozer]

Sports Swap

[Locke]

Try a soccer shop, I usually go to the one in willowridge. Its where I bought my Rugby cleats in high school.

[Claeren]

www.shoebuy.ca is now in Canada too!

So something like this might work:
http://www.shoebuy.com/reebok-mens-cleats.htm



I have ordered here before and it is super fast and with good pricing - no extra shipping/border-cost surprises in my experience.


Claeren.

[mykalberta]

depends, what do you want to spend.

Personally for me Ebay and Eastbay.com were the sites I used. Try them on at Sportchek etc.

[GrrlGoalie33]

Tuxedo Source for Sports...great cleat selection.

[Shawnski]

I buy football cleats instead of softball ones. Better ankle support and grip. Have bought my last two sets from Sports Mart.

[MccM]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. One more question. Are detachable cleats allowed in High School? I know metal ones aren't allowed. I found some detachable cleats that you can play on Turf, then switch'em out to play on Grass.

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by MccM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. One more question. Are detachable cleats allowed in High School? I know metal ones aren't allowed. I found some detachable cleats that you can play on Turf, then switch'em out to play on Grass.

I was just about to mention this -- you can get some good deals on 7-studs on eBay but back when I played HS (10 years ago!), you weren't allowed detachable plastic cleats, only the molded ones. Not really sure what the rules are like today though, so I guess I'm not really helping with your question

[REDVAN]

Originally Posted by Shawnski

I buy football cleats instead of softball ones. Better ankle support and grip. Have bought my last two sets from Sports Mart.

If you want to go here, I suggest going quickly.

[Swayze11]

I think it depends on what position he plays.

Kicks has tons, and you get get everything there, cleats, visor(optional of course), gloves, socks, chin pad(I would recommend one cause the standard high school football ones suck.

[fliguy]

Team Skyline down by Chinook has a few cleats as well, among all kinds of football equipment.

[Shawnski]

Originally Posted by REDVAN

If you want to go here, I suggest going quickly.

That would be Sports SWAP not Sports MART.

Here, I will help you out.....

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[cSpooge]

Originally Posted by MccM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. One more question. Are detachable cleats allowed in High School? I know metal ones aren't allowed. I found some detachable cleats that you can play on Turf, then switch'em out to play on Grass.

hey look me being a ref comes in handy for once... from the rulebook amateur rule book on footwear.

Rule 1 Section 11 Article 4:

i. Minimum of 7 cleats per sole, with a minimum cleat tip diameter of 3/16 inch (4.8 mm)
ii. Additional cleats my be of lesser tip diameter, provided the maximum length is 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
iii. Maximum cleat length of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
iv. A cleat made of metal or with a metal tip is illegal.

NOTE 1: Illegal cleats include those made of metal, or with ametal tip, or made of any material that burrs, chips, or fractures.

[TheSutterDynasty]

Archaic bump.

I've found several of the sport chek stores are severely lacking in cleat selection. Half of the new cleats have those stupid built in sock deals.

Do any soccer speciality stores have better selection? These are for ultimate frisbee. What about the other sports stores?

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by fliguy

Team Skyline down by Chinook has a few cleats as well, among all kinds of football equipment.

Skyline is the best place to get proper football cleats.



I've had kids who's parents bought them soccer cleats, and seen all kinds of ankle injuries come from them.