The best soccer cleats provide players with a healthy balance of flexibility and support, giving their feet enough padding without weighing down their shot or passes.

As soccer grows in the US ... Dominic Chambrone: I started customizing shoes back in high school. I would somehow get Jordans early and wear them to Foot Locker and people would go crazy.

As more women and girls are playing soccer, there's a worrying new trend emerging: a rash of knee injuries. One company is looking to help by developing a soccer shoe specific to women.