Finding the right softball cleat for your daughter is very important to her enjoying the activity and excelling in it. If a child’s softball cleat is uncomfortable or not provided needed traction it can become an issue. There are many different children’s softball cleats on the market. I took a look at the …
Between sliding, running, hitting and fielding a softball player places a great deal of stress on their ankles. This can lead to ankle sprains, weak ankles and recurrent ankle pain. Now one of the best ways to combat this issue is to wear an ankle brace while the playing Softball. But what brace should you …
Sever’s disease is an inflammation of the growth plate of the heel. It is brought about in children between the age of 10-15 and can be aggravated by sports such as softball. One way to treat Sever’s disease is to purchase some shoes that will help decrease the amount of stress placed on the heel …
They make specific softball cleats for pitchers but not for infielders. Why is that? It is because softball pitchers place a great deal of stress on the big toe area during pitching so that area will wear down quickly. What makes a softball cleat effective for infielders? In my opinion you want a cleat that …
Why do pitchers need different softball cleats than non pitchers? Simple, during a pitchers motion the big toe portion of the foot is dragged on the ground this can cause wear and tear on the cleat. This can cause the cleat to break down and eventually develop a hole. That is why there are softball …
What are the best softball cleats for a catcher? A catcher’s cleats must support the foot while the catcher is crouched behind the plate. The cleat also has to be sturdy enough for when they swing and run the bases. When a catcher squats it puts a tremendous amount of force on the forefoot area …
Plantar Fasciitis can effect your ability to play softball. The pain with each step can make physical activity extremely painful. There are many treatments for plantar fasciitis from changing your shoe gear, orthotics, night splints, or cortisone shots. The best treatment is to see a Podiatrist (I am not just saying that because I am …
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You suffer from foot pain while you play softball or after playing softball. Everybody tells you the same thing “wear some orthotics.” But there are hundreds of orthotics on the market. Which do you choose? There is not a “best” orthotic for softball players. Every softball player’s problem is different and will benefit from different orthotics. Now first you need a softball cleat that will tolerate an orthotic, all you …
Are you a softball player who constantly suffers from ankle sprains, and do not want to wear an ankle brace the entire time? There are softball cleats that help prevent ankle injuries. I would recommend these only be worn by players who have sustained two ankle sprains in the past. Some players and people are …
Softball players can spend a lot on orthotics and inserts for their shoes to help support their arch or control pronation. However, not all softball cleats can accomodate the placement of orthotics in them. When looking for an orthotic friendly softball cleat, you want to focus on cleats that have a removable insole, are wide …
Softball players with painful bunions have little place to turn as far as comfort. If you are a Softball player who suffers from painful bunions, this is a list below of the best softball cleats for players with painful bunions. Generally, what you are looking for in softball cleats if you have bunions is a …
