better traction
kangaroo leather.
The leather of most soccer cleats come from kangaroo skins The leather of most soccer cleats come from kangaroo skins
yep they have all different fabrics
a little bit but not much
About $600
ultra-soft, lightweight, supple calf skin leather used for exceptional comfort and control on soccer cleats
Umbro Stealth II Pro Leather
Early cleats were the men's leather, ankle high, work boots that often had a steel-toe cap. People hammered metal tacks or studs on the bottom of their shoes to provide more gripping power. There was a gradual movement to lighter weight shoes with fewer cleats. These cleats had rounded edges.
Teijin leather is hard to explain but as far as I can describe it almost feels like sharkskin you can feel it in top grade Nike mercurial vapor 8 and calf leather is like most leather cleats
Soccer cleats are made of leather and are much lighter than in past years
Baseball cleats have toes and soccer cleats don't
Cleats are great for traction in all types of field conditions and are necessary for all ages, regardless of experience. For young children, you may wish to consider synthetic-material cleats rather than more expensive leather. Realize that soccer is played with very few pieces of equipment and requires fast & sudden movements - cleats are definitely a valuable necessity. For more information, including different types of cleats: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/info/index.jsp?categoryId=222850