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2. Cleat (shoe) - Wikipedia

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   Cleats began to be used in the United States in the 1860s when metal spikes were first used on baseball shoes. [5] A baseball shoe, as defined by the Dickson Baseball Dictionary (3rd Ed), is "a special type of shoe designed and worn by baseball players that features cleats for traction and a full set of laces for support."

3. Adidas - Wikipedia

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   Adidas's revenue for 2018 was listed at €21.915 billion. [3] The company was started by Adolf Dassler in his mother's house. He was joined by his elder brother Rudolf in 1924 under the name Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik ("Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory"). Dassler assisted in the development of spiked running shoes for multiple athletic events ...

4. Football boot - Wikipedia

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   These boots also sometimes had metal studs or tacks put on the bottom, so players would have more grip and stability. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] In the later part of the 19th century, the first ever football-specific boot was designed, made of thick and heavy leather that ran right to the ankle for increased protection; the first boot weighed 500 grams (18 oz ...

5. Pony (brand) - Wikipedia

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   Founded in 1972 on Madison Avenue in New York City, PONY was created by Uruguayan-born [3] industry veteran Roberto Muller, along with financing provided by Adidas Chairman Horst Dassler. The company's name is an acronym for Product of New York. [4] During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Pony became one of the top athletic brands worldwide.

6. Track spikes - Wikipedia

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   Some spikes are designed for longer-term training on tracks, but generally the shoes are used for racing. The term "spikes" can also refer to track shoes featuring such protrusions, though these are technically called pins. Spikes are similar to studs, which are used for team sports, although generally smaller and with a sharp point.

7. Sports equipment - Wikipedia

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   In many sports, athletes wear cleats. These include cricket spikes, football boots, golf shoes, and track spikes. Cyclists wear cycling shoes, which may be designed for special interaction with pedals. Wheeled shoes include roller skates and inline skates. Skiers wear ski boots, which attach to skis via bindings.