Position-specific specialization changing scientific art of cleats

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Nov 6, 2013

Cleats and the technology behind their design have come a long way in the 88-year history of the shoes. — Cleats and the technology behind their design have come a long way in the 88-year history of the shoes.
Courtesy of adidas

Different movement needs across sports and positions require different cleat shapes and placements. — Different movement needs across sports and positions require different cleat shapes and placements.
Courtesy of Nike

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