ULTIMATE CLEATS

**(Often called Ultimate Frisbee Cleats*)**

This site is run by experienced Ultimate players. A few of our favorite Ultimate Cleats
(from personal experience) are suggested below.

Men's Cleats

Women's Cleats

After-Play Shoes

Water Bottles

Discs and Misc.

Hey everyone: I hope you are pumped about the upcoming Ultimate season. Whether you need turf cleats for hard packed Ultimate fields or you wear molded cleats year-round, we try to review the best Ultimate Cleats for you.

Below, we have listed our favorite molded cleats we have tested this summer as well as our favorites from winters past. If you need cleats for the upcoming season, click on the links below for the best prices available through Amazon.

Adidas Mundial - These are the pre-eminent Ultimate Frisbee turf cleat. If you've ever worn turf cleats...if you've NEVER worn turf cleats then you owe it to yourself to get a pair of these at least once in your life. Best cleats ever???? Yeah, we think so.

A Second Recommendation: More Kangaroo Leather. Is this the best cleat of all time??? Adidas Copa Mundial are the MOST comfortable and performance laden Ultimate cleat on the market today. We have worn these shoes for the last 5 years as our everyday playing shoe. Ask anyone you know about Mundial cleats. If they've worn them, they love them. I have an old pair of Mundials that look like they are falling apart but they are still a standard part of my cleat arsenal anytime I head out for a casual game of Ultimate...or even just Frisbee in the park.

NIKE!!! When it comes to molded cleats, Nike is hard to beat. The Mecurial Victory VI.

Diadora Cleats - After Adidas, Diadora are our 2nd favorite cleats. Diadora's reputation in the Ultimate community has been increasing in recent years due to their emphasis on durability and their dedication to design quality.

Axeler Technology? Axeler technology is Diadora's secret behind a comfortable shoe with lateral stability. I don't know what "Axeler Technology" means but it seems to work. This is a great shoe and it's a fantastic price. Diadora is starting to catch on that Ultimate players are willing to spend good money on a great shoe. It's a shame that their prices are rising. If you like this shoe (and your feet have quit growing), buy three or four pair at this price.

A full-grain leather shoe at a reasonable price. I like this shoe. I love the color...especially on dull, dreary winter days. It's nice to have a bright red shoe to cheer you up and make you feel like laying out gratuitously so everyone on the sideline can get a glimpse of your amazing shoes at eye-level. I am not sure, but I believe more than one pair of red diadoras have been presented spirit awards at various ultimate tournaments.

GET THESE CLEATS!!! Seriously, we are thinking about putting these Diadoras at the top of this page. These Ultimate Cleats (okay, technically soccer cleats) rival the Adidas molded cleats that currently hold our top spots. Diadora is cranking out some amazing cleats. We are sorry to see Diadora's sales department begin to understand the >$100 market. Inexpensive yet amazing cleats might be a thing of the past. But, as with any other cleat, if you want the best, you have to be willing to spend upwards of $120 for your cleats. Get these. You won't be sorry.

Reebok and Nike Cleats

Reebok has an interesting line of "Hard Ground" cleats with polyurethane cleats in the sole. Quite honestly, I have very little experience with these cleats since I wear turf cleats for all my hard ground play. The concept seems solid and I've heard great things about this cleat. For anyone who buys this cleat, let us know how it works for you.

If you are looking for some cheap Ultimate cleats, you need to check these out. Like the previous cleat, the Valde are hard ground cleats. However, I think they work pretty well in wet weather and soggy field conditions. The thing about these cleats right now is that they are CHEAP. Amazon has an amazing price on them right now. So, if you are reading this looking for a great price, click the link above.

Nike is often overlooked when it comes to Ultimate and Soccer cleats...probably with good reason. They have focused so heavily on Football Cleats and Baseball Cleats that their offerings to our sports have lacked other shoe manufacturers. Is Nike's attempt to remain relevant to the Ultimate market in vain? I don't think so. They still have credibility in every sports market but they must understand that Ultimate's culture of finesse is different than the brute force mindset of other sports.

We have made many selections for you based on our experience and lots of players we have spoken with. Are you playing on hard dry ground for a portion of this coming season's games? If you are, be sure to look at the Adidas Turf Hog cleats or the Adipure on the Men's Cleats page. Those are two of our favorite TURF CLEATS when playing on hard ground. For more on the line of ADIDAS CLEATS. I know $100+ is hard to spend on a pair of cleats but sometimes you just have to go for a cleat that's really going to improve your game.

Good luck this year. PLAY ON!!!

Further down the page are some 'how-to' tips on buying Ultimate Cleats.

I've played Ultimate (and other sports) for 9 years and I've gone through lots of cleats. Are you looking for Cleats to play Ultimate in? You've come to the right place. But, if you are looking for Football, Baseball, Softball, or Soccer cleats, you've come to the right place too.

Below, we have great tips on what to look for when buying a pair of Ultimate Cleats.

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Ultimate Frisbee Field Conditions

When it comes to Ultimate Cleats, my main consideration, before I choose my shoe is the condition of the playing surface. Two primary field conditions are wet / muddy or dry / hard. Condition of the field is paramount to the health of your feet, ankles, and knees. As Ultimate players, we are sometimes asked to play in less than ideal conditions and your personal cleat selection will make a difference in your performance.

Turf Cleats

If the surface of the Ultimate playing field is hard and dry, I will choose a turf cleat with a short knobby rubber low profile sole. I've found turf cleats are my all around favorite playing shoe. I currently wear Adidas Mundial turf cleats exclusively. For a number of years, I wore Reebok turf shoes but I have not been able to find them in my size lately. Below are a few recommendations of turf cleats that I have been happy with. Click the links to purchase from Amazon.com.

Adidas Mundial - Some of the best turf cleats ever made.
Kangaroo Uppers make for unparalled comfort. Looking for hard ground/indoor cleats? Get these.

Molded Cleats

I choose molded cleats when I am playing on a wet or muddy field. Molded cleats grip well when you need extra traction. Molded cleats are good, general, all around cleats for competitive Ultimate play. My current favorite molded cleats are a pair of Reebok with 12 nubs. Also look for Gaia, Nike, Puma, Pony, and Mitra.

Once again, Adidas has done a great job with this molded cleat.
Expensive but well worth the cost.

Adidas Copa Mundial are some of the best cleats ever.
These are pricey but Amazon has about the best price you can find
on these amazing cleats. Want the best? Get these.

Another turf shoe. Diadora? I heard some pretty good comments about these. Will let you know.

Women's Cleats

Women have narrower feet and need a differently shaped shoe. I have also been reading lately that women have a greater chance than men of having knee problems when playing "cutting" sports like ultimate and soccer. ACL tears are nasty injuries to suffer on the field.
It seems to me that a good pair of cleats and proper cleat selection for field conditions are vital to your play and your health. Be careful out there ladies.

Click Here for a full line of Women's Ultimate Cleats

I don't know from personal experience but my lady friends have
good things to say about Diadora.

Puma PowerCat --- MEOWWW!!!

After-play Ultimate Shoes

There is nothing I like more than relaxing my feet in a pair of comfy sandals after a hard tournament. These adidas are less than 20 bucks...a bargain.

More about Ultimate Frisbee Cleats

Spiked cleats and metal cleats such as used for golf, track and field, and baseball are not allowed in Ultimate. Check with the professionals at your local shoe store and your doctor before purchasing a pair of athletic cleats. Also, check with your Ultimate league director. These professionals will help you wear the right shoes.

Apart from the soles and the nubs themselves, there are a few other items to look for.

1) Attachment of the sole to the upper: Ultimate players change direction vigorously. A solid attachment of the sole and the upper is essential.

2) Insole: Plantar fasciitis is a common complaint. A great insole is essential. I actually like a firm insole as opposed to gel inserts. Never let your insoles deteriorate.

3) Laces: On molded cleats, I like to wrap my laces around across my foot and around the bottom of my cleats. Therefore, long sturdy laces are essential.

4) Tongue: A thick tongue will help protect the bridge of your foot and keep the laces from binding up your socks.

One word on quality. Spending $90 on a pair of cleats is hard to do sometimes but normally higher price means better quality in a sport shoe. I am a strong believer in buying quality shoes regardless of price.

Take care of your feet, ankles, and knees. Get professional advice from your Dr., your Ultimate coach, and your local shoe professional.

Ultimate Frisbee Field Maintenance

Field maintenance is vital in having a fun & safe day on the Ultimate field.

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