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Jun 16, 1525
Who invented the Soccer Cleat?
A Shoemaker by the name of Cornelius Johnson, invented the first soccer cleat in 1525 not an exact date. King Henry VII was the first owner of the first pair of soccer cleats. The soccer cleats invented by Cornelius, greatly differ from the soccer cleats we know today in a wide variety of physical and technical ways. Not exact date. https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=who%20invented%20the%20first%20soccer%20cleat -
When was the Soccer Cleat first changed?
In the beginning the soccer cleat was simply just work boots with metal studs hammered into the bottom of the boot. Soccer started evolving, so the game now had rules and they wanted less injury, that is why the soccer cleat was changed. The soccer cleats with the hammered in studs had to be rounded. These cleats now 6 studs for more grip,and were now made of a thick leather. Not exact date. http://www.goldenshoesmovie.com/the-history-of-soccer-cleats-part-1/ -
Producing and Brands of Soccer Cleats rising?
In 1940 Adolf and Rudolf left their shoe making company to start soccer cleat companies and producing. Adolf started Adidas off the original company, and a few years later Rudolf started Puma in 1948. Puma began to produce the Puma Atom, which had the first interchangeable studs that were constructed of plastic or rubber instead of metal. In the 1960's several other brands were created, such as Mitre, Asics and Joma. http://www.goldenshoesmovie.com/the-history-of-soccer-cleats-part-1/ -
Specific Cleats for types of players?
The soccer cleat has evolved so much now that in 1948 brands such as Adidas are produced types of cleats for certain types of players. In 1948 Adidas created the cleat with more bladed studs for the attacking player, player that wants to be very agile all the time. Not exact date. https://www.google.com/search?q=the+first+soccer+cleats+for+types+of+players&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=925&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjE3r6So7fPAhUW24MKHRlmAUgQsAQIeQ#imgrc=aPz4D-IJPZdObM%3A -
When did Nike produce a Soccer Cleat?
Nike was not created until 1962, which was long after the first soccer shoe was made. Nike created their first soccer cleat in 1971, and it was called the Mercurial. Not exact date. http://www.livestrong.com/article/350275-the-history-of-nike-soccer-cleats/ -
The best Cleat?
In 1998 Nike created the best shoe of its time, the Mercurial Vapor. A lot of players wore this cleat, such as Cristiano Ronaldo the star of his young prime. Nike became the best brand for soccer cleats in this time. Not exact date. http://www.soccercleats101.com/2014/06/30/the-history-of-the-nike-mercurial-series/ -
Nike and Adidas rivals?
Not long after Nike created the soccer cleats, Nike and Adidas had a rivalry, Nike was shooting over the top with their sales, and Adidas began to struggle. Nike started sponsoring players, and so did Adidas. The became the biggest competitors of the soccer market. Not exact date. http://www.reuters.com/article/soccer-world-brands-idUSL6N0NZ4TK20140527 -
Nike creates the best cleats?
In 2014 Nike creates the best cleats ever, the Magista Obra and the Mercurial Superfly 4, the wear the first cleats to have a collar for control, ankle protection and much more. Nike's cleats went beyond the top, leaving Adidas in the dust. The only thing Adidas could do was try to use Nike's ideas and try to manipulate or change them. Not exact date. http://www.footyheadlines.com/2014/03/nike-mercurial-superfly-iv-2014-boot.html
