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Best Lacrosse Cleats (2026): Mid vs Low, Fit and the Best Deals Today

Prices updated November 2, 2026.

Cleats are the easiest place to save real money on lacrosse gear. Brands release new colorways every season, so last season's versions of the exact same cleat get marked down hard. This guide covers what matters when choosing lacrosse cleats (mid or low, fit, playing surface, and whether a football or soccer cleat will do), then lists every cleat in our daily price check, biggest discounts first. Prices in the text were checked on November 1, 2026; the cards always show the latest tracked price.

The short answer

Buy a lacrosse or football-style molded cleat that fits snugly at the heel with about a thumb's width of room at the toe, pick mid or low by how much ankle support the player wants, and buy last season's colorway on sale. Right now that strategy saves 40 to 60 percent on several models.

The best deals we track today: the Adidas Adizero at $55.99 (list $120), the New Balance Burn X4 at $59.99 (list $119.99), the Nike Huarache 9 Elite Blue and Volt Limited Edition Low at $63.99 (list $125), the Nike Huarache 9 Varsity at $63.99 (list $90), the New Balance Freeze 5.0 Clementine Low at $67.49 (list $119.99), and the Nike Huarache 9 Elite Low at $79.99 (list $120). Full-price current models run about $120 to $140, like the New Balance Freeze 5.0 Mid at $139.95 and the Nike Huarache 9 Elite Mid at $130.

Mid vs low cleats

Mid cleats rise above the ankle bone. They give a more locked-in feel and some extra support for players who cut hard or have had ankle sprains. Low cleats sit below the ankle; they're lighter and feel quicker, and many attackmen and middies prefer them.

Neither height prevents injuries on its own, and a mid cleat is not a brace. If a player has a history of ankle sprains, talk with an athletic trainer about taping or a brace, and choose cleat height for comfort. Most models, including the Huarache 9 Elite and Freeze 5.0, come in both heights, so you can pick the same cleat either way.

Do you need lacrosse-specific cleats?

Not necessarily. Lacrosse cleats are close to football cleats: molded studs, a toe stud, and a sturdy upper built for lateral cuts. Many players wear football cleats with no problem. Check your league rules, but most allow molded football or lacrosse cleats.

Soccer cleats are a different story. They usually lack a toe stud and have less lateral support, so they're fine for the youngest players but not ideal for older players who make hard cuts. Baseball cleats with metal spikes are not allowed in lacrosse.

What lacrosse-specific cleats add is a stud pattern and upper designed for the stop-start movement of the game, and often a lighter build than a lineman's football cleat. For a player who's serious about the sport, they're worth it, especially at today's sale prices.

How cleats should fit

Shop late in the day when feet are largest, and wear the socks the player wears for games. The heel should not slip when walking or jogging. There should be roughly a thumb's width between the longest toe and the end of the cleat. The widest part of the foot should sit at the widest part of the cleat without pinching.

Brands fit differently. Many players find New Balance offers more width options and a roomier feel, while Nike lacrosse cleats tend to run narrower. If a player has wide feet, try New Balance first. For growing kids, buy for the current foot with only a little room; cleats that are too big cause blisters and trips.

Turf vs grass

Most lacrosse cleats work on both natural grass and artificial turf. On hard, dry grass or older turf, molded studs grip well. Some players keep a pair of turf shoes for practices on turf and indoor box sessions, because turf shoes are easier on the feet and joints on firm surfaces. Box lacrosse is played in court shoes or turf shoes, not cleats.

Nike vs New Balance vs the rest

Nike's Huarache line has been a lacrosse staple for years. The Huarache 9 Elite is the top model and the Huarache 9 Varsity is the budget version. New Balance has the Freeze (its main lacrosse cleat), the Burn (lighter, speed-focused) and the Rush (budget). Adidas and Under Armour make lacrosse and multi-sport cleats too, and the Adidas Adizero and Under Armour Blur Nitro MC are both on sale in our tracker right now.

In practice, fit matters more than brand. Pick the one that fits the player's foot, then buy the cheapest colorway in that size.

When cleats go on sale

New colorways usually arrive in winter, before the spring season. Older colorways and limited editions get marked down through summer and fall, which is why our tracker shows so many cleats at 40 to 60 percent off right now. Holiday-season sales add more. Sizes sell out quickly on the deepest discounts, so if a player's size is available at a good price, it's usually worth buying now for spring.

Sale prices on retailer pages are often the lowest price across all sizes, so your size may cost more. Each card below links to the retailer and to an Amazon search for the same cleat so you can compare.

How long cleats last

A pair of cleats usually lasts one full season for a regular player, sometimes two for lighter use. Replace them when the studs are worn flat, the upper is torn, or the player has outgrown them. Let cleats air dry after every use, away from heaters, and knock out dirt so the studs keep their grip.

Cleats at 40% off or more (5)

The deepest markdowns right now. Check size availability.