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Best Football Cleats of the Year

Nov 28, 2023

Game time, a bye week, off-season or preseason means one thing: Time to make sure you have all your go-to protective gear, uniforms, accessories and footwear. To keep your eye on the ball and your feet in the game, you’ll need the best football cleats to get you there, based on your playing position

Here are a few of our current favorite adult and youth football cleat styles that are trending for the new season.

Nike Alpha Menace 3 Shark

Nike Alpha Menace 3 Shark

Even the littlest kids need to learn how to hop into the fray and run some yards around their pint-sized counterparts. The Nike Alpha Menace 3 Shark youth football cleats can help them bring the heat — or at least dig in when it counts. An aggressive rubber sole, secure midfoot support, extra layers of containment and support wings give the shoe great ground grip, flexibility and long-lasting support. Plus, the Nike football cleat’s black and white colorway shows they mean business.

adidas Adizero 12.0 x Marvel

Your Spidey senses will definitely tingle when you slide on the second-skin-like adidas Adizero 12.0 x Marvel cleats. The “Spider-Man” edition not only gives you the tools to be a hero on the gridiron, but its colorway depicts the battle between Spider-Man and Venom — and it’s got breathable mesh and exceptional traction.

Under Armour Spotlight Select 3

Under Armour Spotlight Select 3

Is your grade-schooler eager to be a running back this season? Speed is a given with the Under Armour Spotlight Select 3 grade school youth cleats. But how about a supportive mid cut ankle, lightweight synthetic upper, a TPU skin and a full-length EVA sockliner to really take your kid’s game to the next level? In addition to their flashy lime green and black colorway featuring a futuristic 3D print, the cleats equip players with bladed and conical studs for quick, multidirectional movement.

adidas Adizero Spark

Get your kid game-ready with adidas football cleats. Offered in Cloud White and Silver Metallic, the Adizero Spark grade school boys’ football cleat gives off a light-catching sheen as your child blocks defenders. The forefoot TPU overlay of this shoe provides abrasion resistance, while a TPU plate offers torsional rigidity — i.e., it keeps your child’s foot stable, reducing the likelihood of injury. As an added bonus, these Adizero cleats are crafted using sustainable practices.

Nike Vapor Edge Pro 360

Nike Vapor Edge Pro 360

When you’re running yards, passing the ball or going for the touchdown, you’ll want football cleats that help you fulfill all your goals. Nike football cleats deliver all that and more. The Vapor Edge Pro 360 men’s cleat has an internal chassis that provides more flexible support, an elastic cuff that gives a sock-like feel to these cleats, and a ghost lacing system that means you don’t have to worry about untied laces.

Jordan 1 Low TD

Why only stick to Jordans for lifestyle shoes or bball kicks? Jordan 1 Low TD men’s football cleat promises all the agility and quickness befitting the Jumpman brand. This white and Grey Fog rendition delivers optimal traction via external pods, synthetic leather details for superior abrasion resistance, and spread-out studs to contribute to quick cuts. Plus, the Jordan football cleat even looks like a Jordan 1 shoe.

Hibbett | City Gear can’t help you score a touchdown, but we can serve as your hometown headquarters when you’re choosing cleats for your (or your child’s) playing position. Visit us in stores or browse our online inventory! 

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