What would a Footballer be without boots, a racing cyclist without click shoes, or a 100m sprinter without spikes? Out of contact with what really matters – the same as a lacrosse player without just the right pair of cleats or turf shoes! This question naturally arises, because each sport has individual equipment needs, meaning not only the Protection, Accessories and clothing, but also, of course, the right shoes.
In most sports, the feet are the main point of contact with the ground – the track – the playing field. Because of that, it’s vital to choose the right sports shoes for the job – only with optimal contact to the playing surface and perfect grip can the best results be achieved….. What good are normal training shoes going to be in wet weather on a grass pitch, when players need to move and change direction quickly, relying on their shoes to keep them in contact with the ground? The right shoes will help you maintain that contact and give you stability and balance so that you won’t slip.
The most important factors that go into making the perfect footwear for Lacrosse are lightness, combined with grip and flexibility. Most important are the materials… Too much weight, especially on the feet, represents ballast, causing highly inefficient energy expenditure, reducing endurance and power output. Because of that, producing a lacrosse shoe from the lightest possible starting materials makes a tremendous difference. Lightweight, but long-lasting, robust starting materials are used, bringing breathability whilst stlll offering excellent stability.