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Covering the latest news concerning cleats.... Click here to see our original articles and research.

CI Does MJ

In the Spirit of the World Cup:

CI takes a look at the history of the Nike Mercurial family of cleats

Cleats-Info Issues Guidance on Football Cleat Selection

Mizuno wins the Ion award for its Innovative Infinity Wave

Cleats - Info Projects Philly's Return to the Big Show, this time Winning!

Now along the lines of: Are we brave? Or are we just insane? We are ready to predict will happen in October!

You definitely heard it here first!

Check here to see how events will unfold in the National League or here for the American League.

Be sure to check back with us, because we will continually update our spreadsheet as the Hot Stove simmers throughout the rest of the year!

Oh, and by the way, when you look at our projections, be sure to click on your team to see what your favorite players are wearing - and also to read our detailed takes on your team's prospects for the season!

We just can't wait for Spring Training!

Unique Gift for Your Favorite Fan

Finch and Mizuno Ink Long Term Deal

It's the Phillies and the Yankees in the World Series

Rockford Thunder Win First Womens Fast Pitch Championship

Owners elect to sell team, go out on top....

Anyways.... have a look at Rockford's shoes, here. A look at Rockford's shoes, here. Or read about the owners' bail out here.

Minor Injury Caused By Rubber Studs

Hudson was running to back-up fellow teammate Loretta. The ball moved in a different direction than expected. Hudson tried to change direction and his feet went out from under him. Hudson states that he felt a “twinge”.

"I don't wear spikes," Hudson said. "I never do. Always wear rubber [cleats]. It's just one of those things."

Hudson continued to play for two more innings. He started a double play on a grounder by the next batter, Freddy Sanchez, and threw out Pablo Sandoval for the third out of the sixth inning.

He was removed after striking out in the top of the eighth and replaced by Juan Castro. He will possibly play tonight against the Phillies in Game 5?

Lastly, Cleats-Info gives a thumbs up to Orlando Hudson for his decision and belief that rubber cleats are best for his performance and his career, even though he recognized in the above mentioned situation, metal baseball spikes might have been better.

Cleats-Info's September Injury Round Up: Baseball

Reyes Injury Blamed On New Cleats

New York Mets all-star shortstop, Jose Reyes, recently returned from a two month stint on the DL after rehabbing from leg pain in the shin and calf. According to Ken Rosenthal at Fox Sports, some Mets insiders believe Reyes’s injury may be attributable to his switch from Nike Cleats to Under Armour during Spring Training.

Reyes Update

It is important to note that Reyes is not attributing the rash of injuries he experienced this year to his pre-season switch (and endorsement deal) to Under Armour.

However, it is not uncommon to see athletes endure "sympathetic injuries" to other parts of the leg as they subconciously adjust their movement to new shoes.

I personally experienced such and injury to my achilles tendon during my running days when I switched shoes.

Reyes, who happens to be one of our favorite players, has played 153+ games per year for the last four years (since becoming a starter in 2004).

This season's foot and leg injuries will limit his playing time to 36 games.

His game is built around speed and gold-glove defense - so we hope he sorts out his shoes over the off-season.

Our take on this episode: "if the shoe's broke in, don't fix it".

Adidas Cleats May Have Caused UCLA Foot Injuries

First Baseball and Softball shoes to receive Podiatrists Approval

According to Sportsmedicine.com, the American Podiatric Medical Association has awarded its first seal of acceptance for baseball and softball cleats to Oregon based Ringor.

The seals are issued for “Footwear properly designed to protect feet during sporting events should always include features such as correct weight distribution, a firm heel counter, and adequate traction and control.”

Ringor received seals of acceptance for the following products:

Softball... Diamond Gem™ Softball Line & Diamond Star™ Softball Line.

Baseball... Diamond Streak™ Baseball Spike Line & Classics™ Baseball Spike Line.

Ringor quits Baseball

According to Softballmag.com, Ringor has decided to exit the baseball industry to focus purely on its line of womens fast pitch softball footwear. Ringor is the first major footwear producer to take such a strategic direction.

Ringor has been a pioneer in the sport since 1990, when they developed the first footwear tailored to the womens game.

In 1983, Ringor pioneered “ring shaped” patterns. We will have to do some research to find the advantages of such a design…..

Concurrent with its announcement to drop baseball, Ringor stated that it has reached an agreement with the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) to become the official supplier.

No Shoes is Good Shoes?

It is quite eye opening to realize that shoes may really be contributing to injuries....But before you scoff, try it for yourself. When I run barefoot in the yard, I run on my toes, when I run in shoes my heel hits the ground first on each stride. I suppose the wear and tear of running "un-naturally" really could cause injuries that may well be avoidable.

The injuries to the foot and lower legs due to torn or over stretched ligaments and muscles seem quite the logical consequence of wearing shoes after reading this.

Though not wearing shoes in the sports we cover isn't an option, this article has a lot of stuff worth bearing in mind when selecting your spikes.

Ringor Online