Soccer cleats are special shoes designed for playing soccer or football. They have longer metal or plastic spikes, called cleats, on the soles to provide grip and traction on the grass or turf, helping players run, turn, and kick the ball better.
I was a late bloomer of sorts, and usually preferred a new pair of soccer cleats over a pedicure, but that all changed with my first swipe of clear mascara. (cupcakesandcashmere.com)
They flex their paws and engage their nails like soccer cleats digging into the ground. (toegrips.com)