i cant decide which cleats are good for goalies
I would recommend the Adidas preds,
this may help you:
http://theglovebag.com/forums/p/1107/3269.aspx#3269
Dida still needs a team! lol
Why be negative when you can be Positive? Beats me!
Keepers are criticised and praised, its the keepers choice to decide what to listen to.
Don't be drawn into one brand or model just because it is recommended by someone else. You should go and try on a bunch of different styles and brands and decide what you feel most comfortable in.
In general though, I wouldn't spend less than $50 on boots (but not more than $100) because lower quality cleats may end up hurting your feet,. causing blisters etc.
Also keep in mind what kind of conditions you will be playing in. In the UK, the field tend to be wet and soft most of the time, so most keepers will wear spikes or soft ground cleats. But others play in really dry climates where spikes on hard ground aren't necessary and will hurt your feet.
almost all the pro goalies wear adidas predator.plus,the studs are good for the type of fields that we play in.all the fields are kind of dry.
I couldn't agree more with you shotblocker. It took me years to find a pair that I was comfortable in and alas, they have fallen apart :-(
It is all about trial and error, but the downside is that you never really know unless you play in them (it has cost me$$$$ in the past and now retirement if here).
"almost all the pro goalies wear adidas predator.plus,the studs are good for the type of fields that we play in.all the fields are kind of dry."
That is a very general statement, and I doubt it is accurate. Most means the majority, and I do not think that is true. There is no "Magic Boot" for a keeper. It either fits and you like it, or it does not. Do not be fooled by predator gimics. If it REALLY provided more power and swerve, every outfield player would want them. Nothing compares to technique, especially gimics and marketing. Buy what fits best.
icerda12:almost all the pro goalies wear adidas predator.plus,the studs are good for the type of fields that we play in.all the fields are kind of dry.
chewie you are right.
It's also worth stating the the professional teams often have very different studs that aren't available in the commercial version of the shoe. It seems like a great deal of the equipment most teams have is custom made for the team/player.
I don't think any of those players got to where they are because they bought the same shoe/glove/whatever model as their favorite goalkeeper. They got to the top by practicing, working hard, their inherent skill, and most likely a bit of luck.
That's not true. Also, bear in mind that many teams/individuals are sponsored by major brands and usually the cleats they wear as well as the gloves they use have to do with the endorsement deals that the team or the individual player have in place.
I have EE or EEE width feet. I bought a pair of Adidas Bracara for $29.99 to wear for coaching and they are far and away the nost comfortable soccer boot I have ever worn. The performance is adequate, but for the price, how can you go wrong for a hard/medium ground boot.
I don't use them heavily, so durability coul dbe an issue.
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what like are the uhlsport boots like for keepers? Ive seen a few wear them and had a look at them over at pro direct.. they look stunnin!
Most MLS Keepers wear predators and that's only because of the league. Footwear is not unlike your gloves. You should wear what fits you best and can help you. You're in Cali so I wouldn't recommed screw ins as you are not likely to see pitches that are good enough for 6 bangers. Best thing you can do is go to your local shop and try on several pairs/brands.
Copa's everytime for me Im afraid. I use the mixed soled copa's when its soft.
They are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn.
bk1: Copa's everytime for me Im afraid. I use the mixed soled copa's when its soft. They are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn.
Couldn't agree more.
Just returned using them after a few years trying others but dont know why i strayed really.
Will be investing in the copa convertions when i need SG boots for sure.
My last pair of copas lasted 6 years!
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