Cleats: meaning, definitions and examples

sports equipment

Cleats are shoes with metal or rubber spikes on the soles, designed to provide better traction on surfaces such as grass or dirt. They are commonly used in sports like soccer, baseball, and football.

boots, spikes, studs

Examples of usage

• Tom wore his cleats for the soccer match.

• She bought new cleats for the upcoming baseball season.

• The football players switched to longer cleats for the wet field.

• Make sure to clean the mud off your cleats after the game.

• The coach recommended getting cleats with adjustable studs.