Question Number: 26151

Law 4 - Players Equipment 4/6/2012

RE: High School

kyle burns of eldersburg, Maryland USA asks...

Are metal cleats or studs legal in high school play and if so, are they removable from the cleat itself to put in other material studs?

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

HI Kyle
Most of the leading brands of cleats have metal studs and they are deemed not be dangerous. They can become dangerous if the cleats are worn on hard surfaces which can create burrs.
All metal cleats are interchangeable. Some screw directly into the sole while others have a small discrete fastening screw that is used to secure the stud once it is positioned in the sole.

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Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

While some high school leagues differ by local rule, most permit metal cleats if the referee deems them to be safe. (They can become sharp and dangerous.) Almost all metal cleats come with interchangeable studs in various heights and materials.

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Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

As long as they are not prohibited by the competition, the only other hurdle is the referee must deem them safe - meaning they are not damaged or sharpened.

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