What Your Cleat Style Says About You

Old cleats, new cleats, slip-on cleats… There is a cleat style for every type of soccer player out there. We all have our favorites that are unique to us and our personalities. 

Although our cleats can’t talk, they do reveal a lot about us as players and as people. Ever wonder what your cleats say about you? Search for your style below to find out! 

The Old Cleats

As someone who wears old cleats, you’re probably accustomed to constantly being asked when you’ll upgrade. But you won’t because you are a person who appreciates quality!

As a player, you put your all into every pass and play. Sure, your old cleats might be smelly and sporting some holes in the soles, but what people don’t understand is that they’ve been with you through it all! They may have seen better days, but they’ve also seen every game you’ve won.

You’ll never give them up because you value memories, especially those you make on the field with your team.

Besides, they’re not old; they’re classic (;

The Looks-Like-New Cleats

Despite the look of your cleats saying otherwise, you do get playing time, thank you very much. Just because you have clean cleats doesn’t mean they never get used.

You have an incredible eye for detail and like to look nice, which is why your footwork is top-notch. In addition, you’ve mastered the ability to get around every player with ease to keep your cleats clean.

You often get called a fashionista, and while it’s true, you prefer the term Soccerista. Who says you can’t look good while scoring goals? 

The Dirty Cleats

If you’ve had mud decorating your cleats since the first game of the season and your season is now over, you’re a bold person. Your self-confidence is unrivaled, and your ability to play multiple positions reflects that. As a matter of fact, you wear your dirty cleats with pride!

You probably think, “What’s the point of cleaning my cleats anyway if they are just going to get dirty again in the next game?” And really, are you wrong? If people are going to stare at your dirty cleats, they can watch as you dribble circles around them. 

The Untied Cleats

You are an upbeat, sees-the-glass-half-full type of person, especially on the field. When your team is losing, your teammates can always count on you to keep their spirits up! You don’t see the point in tying the laces of your cleats because they fit decently, and that’s good enough for you.

Perhaps your cleat will fly off when making a pass, but maybe it won’t, so why even think negatively? Even if your cleat does fly off, it will just give you and your teammates something to laugh about! 

The Laceless Cleats

If a slip-on cleat is your go-to style, you are definitely familiar with the phrase “Time waits for no one.” That said, you are a rushed person who is always on the go. So much so that you don’t even have a second to spare to tie your cleats before a game. Thankfully all the rushing pays off on the field as you are the fastest person on the team. The laceless cleat was made for people like you, so we really have you to thank for this unique style. Too bad you are much too quick for us to catch! 

The Women’s Fit Cleats

You are a feminist through and through, and your cleat style shows it! You know that girls deserve their rightful place in the soccer world, starting with your very own cleats. Who wants to use the same style of cleats that boys wear when you can have a better pair designed with women in mind?

“Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé is your pre-game anthem, and your teammates can always count on you to hype them up! 

So there you have it, folks. Your cleats are a tell-all. So the next time someone asks you to share a bit about yourself, just show them your footwear and let them speak for you. 

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