Review on Enhance Performance with Mizuno Women's 9 Spike Swift 4 Fast Pitch Metal Softball Cleat by April Rodgers

I've been a high school softball coach for 47 years and I definitely think wearing metal cleats over cast cleats is better for traction, change of direction and walking with confidence Advantage is groomed fields and I was very happy when they were finally allowed by the NFHS rules ten years ago. When my granddaughter started junior high school this year, I immediately started looking for a pair for her (and yes, before you ask, metal cleats are allowed in both junior high and HS under NFHS rules ). I provided my HS team with leather boots that typically lasted all four years of their careers, but they were very expensive. However, for a seventh grader who hasn't stopped growing, I felt a more affordable synthetic shoe would be a much better choice, and after careful consideration, I decided the Mizuno Women's 9 was a very good choice. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VTFHVJI/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 I chose black and white but many other colors were available. The shoes look great and fit her perfectly in the size ordered. Some brands are smaller or larger than normal shoes that children wear and you need to check this when shopping, but these fit their normal size. A player wearing metal studs for the first time should be aware that they bite harder when sliding than molded studs, and improper sliding technique, especially with the bottom of the foot on the ground, can cause the player to roll over Pinch the ankle on impact with the ground. Unfortunately I have never had an injury when a player slips with metal spikes because we taught the correct technique and it was done correctly. One word of caution: these shoes are for field use only, so don't put them on until you arrive on the field. Do not wear them outside the changing room, when walking on paved surfaces or when boarding the bus. This is not good for spikes or other surfaces. If your school/team doesn't already have directives, be active and only wear them on the pitch. It's just common sense.