HappyGrace Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Or is that the best place to get them? I was just trying to save some money, but I can't think where else would have them. Maybe Target or Walmart would have at least the shin guards for cheaper? This is for an 8 yo boy. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Walmart has shin guards. I pretty much never buy cleats new. I've bought used cleats at Play it Again Sports (do you have a store like that? Sports consignment?) or regular consignment shops or Freecycle or friends. I think I bought one pair of cleats new one time at Sports Authority and they were part of a combo - Shin guards, cleats and a ball for some relatively low price. But I avoid buying cleats new in general; it's too much dough for something so fleeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 When DD played soccer, I got her cleats and shin guards at Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine_librarian Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Do you have a Sports Authority nearby? I would try there first. My experience growing up was that the quality of the equipment was not usually so great at Wal-Mart and Target. And if you spent a little more for the better equipment, in addition to the better protection factor, you could always resell it at a Play It Again Sports next season if you needed to move up a size. Full disclosure: I do admit to being a bit choosy about sporting goods. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Mom Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Target and Payless usually have them. We have often found them at Dick's on clearance or at Famous Footwear in their BOGO or 50% off sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Craigslist Modell's Play it Again, Sports Target Wal-Mart Toys R Us Sports Authority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Mom Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Full disclosure: I do admit to being a bit choosy about sporting goods. :001_smile: :iagree: Me too, and for lacrosse sticks, protective gear (e.g. football helmets, eye protection etc.) we go to a sporting goods store. But my experience with cleats and boys is they get muddy, they get scuffed up and they out grow them quickly. We pass ours from oldest to youngest so ours get at least 3 seasons of wear and we haven't ever worn even a cheap pair out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine_librarian Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Then I would start at the consignment shop, especially if this is for your youngest and you won't get the extra seasons of wear. That way you still get the quality. I played for a number of years and I know breaks aren't common, but it did stick with me the couple of times I saw kids carried off the field with broken limbs... Or even the couple of times we were comparing equipment amongst teammates and someone had busted through a pair of shin guards at a practice or game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 You can get those things at: Walmart Target ROSS I always get my kids cleats used at Goodwill. My MIL works there so she finds them for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 We've always bought at Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Update: Read the responses here and then first chked at Wmart. I actually bought shin guards and socks there, but then went to Target for cleats, and the quality of the guards and socks was SO much better at Target that I bought guards and socks there instead (will return the others to Wmart). They weren't that much more expensive either. The cleats at Target were really nice (Lotto brand) and they were $19.99. Thanks for the help-I would never have thought to check those places! If he likes the soccer, I will definitely start keeping my eyes open for USED cleats in the next sizes up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Update: Read the responses here and then first chked at Wmart. I actually bought shin guards and socks there, but then went to Target for cleats, and the quality of the guards and socks was SO much better at Target that I bought guards and socks there instead (will return the others to Wmart). They weren't that much more expensive either. The cleats at Target were really nice (Lotto brand) and they were $19.99. Thanks for the help-I would never have thought to check those places! If he likes the soccer, I will definitely start keeping my eyes open for USED cleats in the next sizes up! You did good -- I usually pay 19.99 for cleats at Modells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Thank you! BTW, after I bought these, I was talking to another mom at ballet and she said cleats were also $19.99 at Dick's. (I don't know what brand.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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