Starting up Lacrosse, have questions about equipment

[Slappydappy]

I am about to start Lacrosse soon and had some questions about the sport. Since I don't own any cleats, should I be getting soccer or football cleats? I was looking at the different cleats Adidas offer. I am more leaning towards soccer shoes because I may play soccer in the coming year and that would save me money, but if football cleats are better I'll buy them.

Secondly, does the kind of stick/pads really matter? Any brands/types I want to avoid?

Thanks in advance.

[Dr. Octoclops]

I am about to start Lacrosse soon and had some questions about the sport. Since I don't own any cleats, should I be getting soccer or football cleats? I was looking at the different cleats Adidas offer. I am more leaning towards soccer shoes because I may play soccer in the coming year and that would save me money, but if football cleats are better I'll buy them.

Secondly, does the kind of stick/pads really matter? Any brands/types I want to avoid?

Thanks in advance.

Get football cleats. You'll look like a tool in soccer clears with lacrosse gear on. And try to get something that's 3/4 height at least. You'll need more ankle support than a soccer cleat can offer.

Just go on eastbay.com and find a pair on sale.

[Frodo16]

hmm....i find the whole cleats/boots thing all down to personal preference. I use "soccer" ones for all sports, as do a lot of people at my school, and none of us look like "tools". If you have good pace, definitely go soccer style.

[snowboard1990]

they actually do make cleats just for lacrosse, the two brands i can think of that make them are warrior and brine but there could be others. One of the most popular brands for gear would probably be warrior and a real good helmet to get would be the cascade cpx. if u play attack or middie id go with a stick thats pretty light but still has some strength but if u play defense id go with the titan pro, krypto pro, or anything made with titanium.

[Slappydappy]

I've noticed there are different "ground types" for cleats. What should I be looking for, soft or hard ground?

[firehaven]

unless you have weak ankles just get bloody soccer cleats. a lot of people use them and it will save you money.

hard=grass
soft=turf

figure it out.

as far as gear, your priorities should be-

1. head
2. gloves
3. shaft
4. helmet

for the rest, whatever you find comfortable.

edit* in the end its the player anyway. i know people with amazing gear who suck balls and people with ****ty stuff theyve been using since junior high and ruin everyone.