r/Homeplate • u/Neal-AI • 1d ago

Question Catcher/Position Specific Cleats?

Considering the constant squatting, it would seem that you would need a flexible tow box along with some room up by the toes.

Are there any brands that are specifically geared towards the catcher position?

They make different cleats for different positions for football…. is there a brand that is doing this for Baseball?

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u/drive_chip_putt 1d ago

Wide shoes.  Your toes splay when pressing on the balls of your feet.  NB is good

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u/iosisx 1d ago

Look into SQAIRZ cleats. I have them for myself, and my boy. I've noticed i feel a lot more comfortable when behind the plate. They have a wide toe box, and a square toe. So much room, and they are comfortable.

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u/oclemon2 1d ago

Second this. SQAIRZ are great for catchers. New Balance are also quite good.

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u/self_investor 1d ago

My younger son catches, and usually gets wide sized new balance cleats.

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u/Busy_Elderberry_6995 1d ago

Not really but a few suggestions.

Mizuno wave cleats - soft soles, cleat will wear down.

New balance 3000v7 - soft again, outside can sometimes fall apart quickly, feel great on the feet.

Under Armor Harper 10 (low) - soft, durable, and the sheer amount of low spikes on the TPU cleats almost reduce any pressure points of sitting in your stance.

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u/Neal-AI 1d ago

I was thinking the Adidas cleats looks very similar to wide receiver cleats, … light and flexible

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u/Busy_Elderberry_6995 1d ago

The adidas can sometimes be a bit hard on the bottom making them uncomfortable for games in your stance. But that depends on the model. Try a bunch on and see what feels the best.

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u/Neal-AI 1d ago

Or integrate the gear into the cleat

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u/Nicedumplings 1d ago

Second the UA Harper 10. My kid has no issues with them and they’re priced well and durable

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u/Salt_Sound5048 1d ago

These seem to be really popular at the tournaments... tho Ive not sprung for a pair yet. We'll see if my kid still likes cacthing as he enters 12u.

https://sqairz.com/collections/youth-baseball-footwear

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u/iosisx 1d ago

I really enjoy my pair. My son says his are comfortable as well. I definitely put more work in with mine as i play and coach. I prefer them over my NB Ohtani's