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Early cleats were the men's leather, ankle high, work boots that often had a steel-toe cap. People hammered metal tacks or studs on the bottom of their shoes to provide more gripping power. There was a gradual movement to lighter weight shoes with fewer cleats. These cleats had rounded edges.

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