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2. Protective equipment in gridiron football - Wikipedia

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   Cleat sizes are changed, depending on the conditions of the field (longer cleats provide better traction on a wet field, shorter cleats provide greater speed on a dry field). Flat bottomed shoes, called "turf shoes," are worn on artificial turf (specifically AstroTurf due to the lack of soil that causes friction and grip in artificial fields.

3. 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." [6] The first ...

4. Baseball clothing and equipment - Wikipedia

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   Baseball cleats Baseball specific shoes worn by the player for better traction. The cleats themselves are either rubber or metal. [1] Baseball doughnut A weighted ring that fits over the end of a baseball bat, used for warming up during a baseball game. A doughnut can help increase bat speed.

5. Toe socks - Wikipedia

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   In sports, athletic versions of toe socks may be useful to triathletes who suffer from frequent interdigital friction blisters. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] One version of sock referred to as "toe socks" is actually a reverse version – this is a covering for the foot and ankle with the toes cut out, leaving them bare.

6. Sports equipment - Wikipedia

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   Special equipment in sports branches: Cycling: Cycling jersey: a sleeved jersey covering the upper torso. Bib shorts: the shorts worn by cyclists which come with pads for added comfort. Socks: typically mid-length socks. Cycling shoes: specialised shoes with stiff soles for more efficient energy transfer and cleats cliping into clipless pedals.

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