Youth Cleats

Leave about a thumb's width at the toe so there's room to grow, but not so much that the foot slides. When they size out, our men's and women's cleats take over.

Since kids' feet grow quickly, check the fit every season — most players need new cleats every year or two, sometimes sooner if they've outgrown the toe room.

Youth sizes usually go up to 6Y or 7Y. A big kids’ size is roughly equal to the same men’s size, so a 6Y is close to a men’s 6. Once your child goes past youth sizes, shop our men’s cleats or women’s cleats.

Yes — molded cleats perform well on grass and dirt and are accepted in the vast majority of youth leagues, making them a safe all-around choice.

Turf shoes are better for cage work and indoor practice, saving cleats for game day on grass and dirt — it also helps cleats last longer.

Rubber molded cleats, often marked “RM”, are soft, flexible and comfortable, the best choice for most young players. TPU cleats have firmer studs with more grip on dirt infields, a good step up for older kids playing competitive or travel ball.

Not necessarily. Many T-ball players start in running shoes. Once kids begin running the bases with more speed and playing on dirt infields, molded cleats help prevent slipping and give them more confidence.

Low-cut cleats are lighter and give more freedom of movement. Mid-cut cleats add ankle support, which many parents prefer for younger kids still developing their balance and coordination.

Yes. Shop our girls’ cleats, with models like the Under Armour Glyde Jr. and Mizuno Wave Finch Junior, built for young fastpitch players. Boys can browse our boys’ cleats.

Yes. Kids can wear junior versions of MLB signature cleats, like the Under Armour Harper (Bryce Harper), the Nike Mike Trout and Ronald Acuña Jr. models, the New Balance Lindor and the Jordan 1.

For indoor winter practice, our youth collection includes junior turf shoes like the UA Yard Jr. Kids also love Crocs clogs for after the game. Complete their setup with a youth glove and a youth bat.