My son wants to get metal cleats and I suppose that I will allow him to do so. I have expressed my concerns and I have shared with him the risks. Like most decisions, I will allow him to make his own educated decisions.

Injury Risk Number Two - Getting Cleated by your opponent - One of the most common "metal cleat injuries" occurs when a base runner slides into a base and spikes the fielder. As the runner slides the cleats are exposed toward the fielder's glove, leg or foot. Of course a runner sliding head first can get his hand stepped on by a fielder with metal cleats.
Injury Risk Number Three - Too much traction - Players prefer metal cleats because they provide superior traction, however too much traction at the wrong time can result in a serious knee or ankle injury. In the game of baseball quick changes of direction happen all the time.
(Example One) Aggressive players always look to turn a single into a double by hustling down to first and taking an aggressive turn after a hit to the outfield. If the outfielder bobbles the ball they are ready to take advantage, but if the player fields the ball clean and comes up throwing, the runner quickly reverses direction. If the runner's metal cleats dig in deep as the player is turning, a player can damage knee or ankle ligaments. This is exactly how I blow out my ACL playing men's fast-pitch softball. And I was wearing plastic molded cleats.

The Main Point
Is the extra traction worth it? I am not sure that it is for 13 year old baseball players. What do you think?
We are thinking about getting my son the New Balance baseball cleats which come in wide sizes and are suppose to be one of the most comfortable baseball cleats on the market.
Feb 20th update:
My son ended up buying the Nike Swingman metal baseball cleats. He also bought the Ignite II Under Armour baseball turf shoes.
My son started 13U this fall so about 1/2 way thru his last LL season he started talking about getting metal. It is somewhat of a rite of passage. They love the click of the spikes. I would not worry so much about the potential of injuries for the 13U game is a much slower game than the LL size field. Your son would not want to be caught dead in molded spikes at age 14 so he might as well learn how to move in them while the game slows for a year or so. Get insoles for comfort.
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty much where my head is on this topic too. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe point of getting a charge out of Curveball on the web is for the most part to consistently achieve the ball alongside endeavor to make the real PC challenger miss the specific soccer ball.How To Throw A Curveball
ReplyDeleteThe amusement has advanced somewhat during that time and has positively developed in prominence since its start in the nineteenth century, yet the soul and substance of the diversion will dependably remain the same. yes network live stream
ReplyDeletePretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon. Big thanks for the useful info correx sheet suppliers
ReplyDeleteThese steel cleated shoes can be very dangerous, my 13 year old just got stitches because of getting stepped on on top of his hand. Guys, it only takes a second to destroy somebody. Is the risk worth it? No. Thousands of dollars to fix it and scars for life if you are the victim
ReplyDeletePeople like to have a lot of stuff, and therefore, need a place for storing stuff. Some things that need to be stored are seasonal, like Christmas things or winter clothes. Other stuff is sentimental like objects from one's childhood, or stuff from your children. People used to store things in cardboard boxes. However, these did not keep the items very safe. The cardboard boxes they make today, are not nearly as strong or thick as ones of old.https://bit.ly/2u2Qwcl
ReplyDeleteI admire this article for the well-researched content and excellent wording. I got so involved in this material that I couldn’t stop reading. I am impressed with your work and skill. Thank you so much. galvanica su plastica
ReplyDeleteI recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. slot machine
ReplyDeletePositive site, where did u come up with the information on this posting?I have read a few of the articles on your website now, and I really like your style. Thanks a million and please keep up the effective work. galvanique plastiques
ReplyDeleteThe metals individuals frequently store outside of the nation are gold and silver albeit experienced metals purchasers may likewise purchase platinum and palladium.chromage de pieces llastique industriel
ReplyDeleteI truly like your interpretation of the issue. I now have an unmistakable thought on what this matter is about.. Ice cleats
ReplyDeleteIn any case, most will contend that these alluring, fireproof and sturdy metal compartments are certainly justified regardless of the underlying speculation. As reusing programs develop and change, so do the prerequisites for assortment. Metal containers are the subsequent stage in the reusing assortment advancement. Abbotsford Fencing contractors
ReplyDeleteLove to read it,Waiting For More new Update and I Already Read your Recent Post its Great Thanks. Scrap Metal Sydney
ReplyDeleteIt is important to also keep a certain consistency in the display of products, or organization of materials. plastic storage boxes
ReplyDeleteA very awesome blog post. We are really grateful for your blog post. You will find a lot of approaches after visiting your post. stereo mold
ReplyDeleteoff white clothing
ReplyDeletejordan sneakers
kd 11 shoes
hermes belt
longchamp handbags
golden goose
supreme hoodie
supreme clothing
kd shoes
golden goose