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My son been catching for about 4 years now and had not like any cleats he tried. Cleats are a big part of catching equipment but I never hear anything about a catcher shoes. We have used addis and underarmer cleats and turf shoes to name a few. He like the addis turf best but said they still cut up his sides of his feet. Is there anything he can do help he with them cutting his feet  or just live with it.

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Custom cleats. My son has worn them for years.I send the drag shoe for pitching to Tuff Toe and they dip it.  All in, with shipping, great comfortable cleats for about 120$. He has had 3 pairs, the lightest weight running shoe, which is great for the 60 yd was not too durable uppers are mesh. Lasted one season. But he loved them. The other two, low cut basketball shoes. Still playing in them. One pitching pair, one position play, no Tuff Toe. He has one molded pair for Lake Point play.

Originally Posted by Smitty28:

My son always tries on new cleats in the store, and squats down to make sure they don't have uncomfortable creases.  As his foot has grown the brand/models that worked well has changed.  You have to try them on to know for sure.

Finding a store with size 14 in stock is not easy.  We usually have to order them on line and hope for the best ;-)

  • Here's a few tips;
  • If you are catching each day, rotate between two pair of shoes.  This will prevent one pair from wearing out the same spots of the foot.
  • Sometimes on very hard and dry fields, rubber spikes can be more comfortable BUT beware when stepping on the plate as you throw to second.
  • Replace the insoles with a pair from RED WING
Dadofa17 posted:
Originally Posted by Smitty28:

My son always tries on new cleats in the store, and squats down to make sure they don't have uncomfortable creases.  As his foot has grown the brand/models that worked well has changed.  You have to try them on to know for sure.

Finding a store with size 14 in stock is not easy.  We usually have to order them on line and hope for the best ;-)

What online stores are your favorites?

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