To protect players from foot and ankle injuries, players of all ages wear cleats to provide proper traction, avoid slipping, give superior foot and ankle support and to aid in quick directional change. A properly fitted cleat will greatly reduce the chance of injury.

Styles of Baseball Cleats

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Low Top:

Designed for speed, not stability, low tops allow you to make quicker lateral movements and the style and light weight helps players sprint across the field or down the base path as fast as possible.

Mid Top:

Designed to give moderate ankle support while still affording easy movement on the field. A mid top cleat is a good choice for extra support to help prevent ankle injury.

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High Top:

A high top cleat will offer far better ankle support. If your player has suffered an ankle or foot injury previously, a high top cleat is likely the best choice. High top cleats are designed to extend over the ankle to provide extra support, especially when moving laterally.

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Another important feature when looking at cleats is a reinforced toe. This protects the toe of the shoe from scuffing and damage. Most of all, you should choose the style and type of cleat that is most comfortable. Below, you will find links to the best baseball cleats for 11-12 year old players. The cleats listed are the highest rated and offer the best value.

While cleats are a vital piece of safety equipment, this will likely be a short-term purchase as shoe size changes rapidly at this age. All the cleats I have listed provide excellent support and good value. I have compared all the major baseball equipment sellers to find the best prices on these cleats. Below you will find seven of the most popular and highly rated models. I regularly check the pricing of all items listed on this page and update them accordingly. When I find better value with a different seller, I will change my listing to reflect the best value found today. I continually do comparisons, so you don’t have to!

All cleats for this age group are made of rubber, metal cleats are not recommended and in almost all cases, are not allowed. Ask your coach or league administrator if you have any questions regarding what type of cleat is required.

Keep in mind when purchasing cleats you want a snug fit. When your player is in between sizes, opt for the smaller size. A loose shoe can lead to foot or ankle injury. Snug fitting shoes will stretch when worn, so don’t be afraid to purchase a shoe that seems a little snug. You do not want to buy a shoe that is too small, be mindful of the difference between snug and too small. For more detailed information on baseball equipment purchasing, please read my article Baseball gear for kids – making the right choice.

Remember, we’re only trying to get one season out of these cleats so buy accordingly. I have listed cleats in all price categories so there should be something here that will meet nearly everyone’s needs.

There is a cleat size chart at the bottom of this page which should be used as a guideline only

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If you have questions that have not been answered here, Please feel free to email me directly. You can reach me at Harley@baseballequipmentforallages.com

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Please visit my other baseball equipment pages for 11-12 year old players by clicking the following links:

• Bats for 11-12 year old players
• Gloves for 11-12 year old players
• Batting Helmets for 11-12 year old players
• Bat Packs for 11-12 year old players
• Batting Gloves for 11-12 year old players

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Baseball Cleat Recommendations:

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Adidas Icon 7 MD Baseball Cleats

Style: low-top — Sizes Available: 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 – Multiple colors available

For heavy hitters. These adidas baseball cleats give kids the speed and power to impact the game. They’re built to last with a durable synthetic upper that has a supportive mid cut. A Bounce midsole provides lightweight cushioning so they stay comfortable through nine innings and beyond.

• • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Brand : adidas

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Adidas Icon 7 Mid MD Baseball Cleats

Style: Mid top — Sizes Available: 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 – Multiple colors available

For big hitters in the making. These kids’ adidas baseball cleats give your young ball player the speed and power they need to impact the game. They’re built to last, with a durable synthetic upper that has a supportive mid cut. The Lightstrike midsole provides lightweight cushioning, so they stay comfortable through nine innings and beyond. Molded TPU cleats on the outsole elevate traction.

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