cleats for catchers

If width is the problem, try New Balance. They come in 2E and 4E widths. Some catchers also prefer TPU (plastic) cleats to metal spikes.

Mizzuno are probably the best then New Balance. Dont get the cheapest as they tend to have a stiffer sole, catchers need a more pliable sole so take that into account. Also, this is preference but my son doesn't like 3/4 cleats bc the ankles can't flex as well.

One thing I do with most of my shoes, including cleats and turfs, is to take out the insole and replace it with an aftermarket insert.  If he likes the Adidas turfs, try those with a different insert, to me it makes a ton of difference.  Good luck.

 

I don't know how good they come out but there's a company that takes your own sneakers and puts cleats on them.

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.

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.

My son is currently using New Balance cleats. He seems to like them behind the plate and elsewhere. He's always like the low-profile style.

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

Seriously try the New Balance 4040v2. I wear the turf shoe coaching and have zero issues when I catch bullpens in them.

• 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