Why do they wear metal cleats instead of molded cleats in baseball?

leather is heavier, but when you buy it you want it to fit like a glove and it shapes and streches around her foot plastic is lighter but you can crack the cleat but is also makes you r feet sweaqt more As with most things, the answer is, "it depends". Here's a brief rundown of what you can expect from leather and microfiber:

Leather:

* More breathable than microfiber * May be stiffer than microfiber to start, but tends to end up being more flexible, as it breaks in over time * Will stretch and conform to the foot * Will absorb water * Prices are in the $50 - $150 range Microfiber:

* Not as breathable as leather * Can be soft right from the start, but won't soften any further * Won't stretch * Can be treated to be water-resistant (but keep in mind, more water-resistance usually means less breathability) * Can be lighter than leather (also will stay lighter because of less water absorption) * Prices vary from $75 - $300 There are essentially two kinds of leather used in leather shoes: Calf-skin and kangaroo. Calf-skin is the less expensive alternate, and is rarely found in shoes over $100, unless it is specially treated. Kangaroo leather is rare on shoes priced less than $100, but is considered superior, as it can be made thinner (for better touch on the ball), and still remain relatively durable.

Virtually every top of the line shoe has a microfiber upper. Whether the advantages listed above are worth the extra money is a matter of personal preference. The high-end (microfiber) shoes also tend to come in every color imaginable, which appeals to some. You can find Excellent shoes made of both materials in the $75-$125 range.

Having played and coached, I prefer leather. It's more breathable and comfortable in general. Most leather shoes today don't take more than a few training sessions to break-in. I've also seen players get a lot more blisters from microfiber/synthetic shoes.