What are softball cleats made out of? - Baseball & Softball

Yes, they are all the same.

If you ask me, it is better to get the one with a high top. This is because your ankles will be protected better since most baseball players don't wear shin guards. This will also provide better support for your ankles and help prevent sprain.

You can buy them at Bernard's Sporting Goods on Oak Street or at Sports Authority next to the Paramus Park mall, in Paramus. That's where I get all of my baseball stuff.

They range from $50 to $70 so I would say you should have no problem finding a great pair within that range.

I have New Balance cleats that I have been wearing for years and I absolutely love them. Most people would probably say Nike because it's a more well-known brand but I still say go with New Balance.

Technically they are but usually they are against the rules for little league baseball. They are mostly used in high school, college and professional baseball.

Plastic cleats have the spikes permanently molded into
them. The spikes on metal cleats can be
screwed in or out. Therefore, if you have the option of changing the size or removing them when they get worn in.

The main difference between baseball and softball catcher's mitts is that the softball mitts have slightly less padding. This allows the softball catcher to grasp the ball easier, because it is much bigger than a baseball.

You can get some valuable information about softball and things related to it from ASA slowpitch softball bats.

I am guessing these shoes are what gave you plantar fasciitis. The obvious thing to do is to go to your foot doctor an ask them what shoes they think would work best for you. First you may need to just get new cleats with better arch support. Or you can try to put insoles in them to help in both the left and right. Next is treatment of your foot/feet. Ice it and try to rest it. The best way to help it is by going to a foot doctor, because it could be worse then just plantar fasciitis but a stress fracture. Also you could ask them about the cleats themselves.