Soccer Terms

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Top quality, and popular, Nike soccer cleats continue to improve

Even though Nike has not been involved in soccer for as long as other soccer cleat manufacturers like Adidas, and Puma, their technology has caught up fast. Nike’s commitment to improving soccer cleats and their technology, has placed them right up there with the other leading manufacturers.

Nike makes world-class soccer cleats. Their philosophy is to continue to improve what they offer. They consider that they have some of the finest soccer boots on the market. Do you?

Materials for the Upper (the visible part of the shoe)

Nike boots uppers are made from 3 main materials:

• Microfiber Synthetic Leather – Soft, lightweight, and tough.
• Kangaroo Leather – The softest of leathers, and very strong. It will mold well to your foot.
• Full Grain Leather – not as soft as Kangaroo leather, and not as strong. But still a good choice.

The upper can also contain a heel counter that helps provide reinforcement and improves the fit.

Lacing System

Nike uses 3 different lacing systems in their boots. What you decide will be based on your own personal preference.

• Symmetrical lacing – Laces run straight up the cleats.
• Asymmetrical lacing – laces are offset to increase the area of the boot that contacts he ball. Helps improve accuracy and ball striking.
• Covered laces. Offers a larger area to strike the ball, and improved contact.

Midsole (what your foot sits on)

The midsole is usually made from a foam that has been compressed using heat. Nike uses many different foams depending on the cleat being made.

• Some models use the Air Zoom Unit that is very thin. It brings your foot closer to the ground, and allows you to make those fancy moves even easier. It also provides this without a sacrifice of comfort.
• There is also the new and unique Nike injected Phylon midsole that provides great comfort and stud pressure reduction.
• A molded sockliner will also help to provide an excellent fit.

Outsole (bottom)

There are a number of different stud configurations and shapes.

• Circular studs specifically designed to provide perfect stud
  pressure reduction.
• Blades designed to grab the field and provide comfort.
• Molded studs for firm ground and replaceable studs for softer ground.

You have the choice of many bold and daring colors, so choose your Nike soccer cleats for their performance, and to complement your personal style.

Wayne MacLean has over 30 years of experience in the game of soccer. As a soccer coach, soccer player, soccer referee, and all-around soccer fan, Wayne is now adding a new dimension to his love of soccer. He now writes many articles and creates soccer videos to help those that are involved in soccer, are new to soccer, or just want to know more about soccer. Check out my Nike Soccer Cleats for more great soccer information for yourself or your team.

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URGENT: First Hip Hop class… what should I wear!?

I am going to my first hip class shortly. I’m 15 and going to a dance center in maine. I have limited options… please tell me which of the following to wear!

Capri armor leggings so your not too hot.
Tee shirt.
Jazz shoes or sneakers.

Does it seem like soccer aficionados speak a language all their own? It sure seems like it to me, and I’ve been playing the game for over 20 years. I put an article on the front page of this blog to help explain the most common soccer terms in plain English. Hopefully this list will help soccer moms everywhere (and soccer dads too, for that matter)to better understand what their little athlete is talking about! Click Here For Access: Soccer Terms.