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Best Cleats for Ultimate Frisbee

According to Ubud Ultimate

Are you an Ultimate Frisbee player in Indonesia looking for the best cleats for Ultimate Frisbee? In this guide, we’ll provide insight into the cleats worn by our players and where to get them.

Buying your first cleats

Yes I get it, we’ve all had commitment issues when it comes to buying your first suitable footwear for Ultimate Frisbee. You may be new to the sport; is it really true love? I’ve never felt like this before. Is it a phase? Yes there is something so ensnaring about Ultimate, and even if it is just a phase, you may as well do it justice and not let equipment be the barrier to your development as an Ultimate Frisbee Player.

It’s always raining in Ubud, that means soft pitches, slippery terrain, and layout weather for all! Cleats will improve your game as well as reduce the likelihood of injury. Photo from the last pick up game, Pejeng, Ubud.

What our players are wearing in Ubud, Bali

Nike Mercurial Blue

300k from Mooke Shop, Denpasar

Available on Tokopedia

Worn by Radu, Size 42

“They’re nice and soft. Too cheap to be real”

Tokay cleats

Worn by Simba, Size 42

2M Rupiah, from the Official Tokay Store

These cleats are “pretty amazing” according to Simba. To this day, nobody knows what he really looks like as he’s normally just a blur. He upgraded to these official Ultimate Frisbee shoes from Adidas Predators.

Adidas Predator Blue

Adidas Predators on Tokopedia

725k from Adidas Online

Worn by Ro & Simba

I got lucky with the sizing, it was perfect fit and comfortable at first try. No blisters or anything. But need some good cotton socks too so it wont go slippery in the inside. – Ro

Bought it on Adidas Indonesia online shop

Puma One

Available on Tokopedia,

Worn by Jojo, Size 38.5

On the quest for wide-fit shoes, Jojo faces the Indonesian dilemma of short, wide feet.

“To be honest I never try another brands and it’s difficult to find my size. Only this brand and style which almost fits with my size.” Compared to Nike, Puma has a wider fit at the front, so are more comfortable.

Under Armour Leadoff

Worn by Lev

“The best cleats for Ultimate Ever for me. They just feel like comfortable running shoes when I play Ultimate.” Are these baseball shoes? This could be an option for the Jakarta players, who play on the baseball courts at GBK. Sometimes you cut onto the clay too.

Under Armour Leadoff – Sizes 35 and 37 are available on Tokopedia

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The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Right Cleats for Ultimate Frisbee

So you just started playing Ultimate Frisbee in Indonesia, or you’re a veteran player who’s found yourself in Indonesia and ready to get back into the game. Either way, you want to make sure that you’re buying the right cleats for Ultimate Frisbee in Indonesia. Scratch that. Any cleats are better than no cleats!

Firstly, you can’t really go wrong with cleats compared to no cleats. If they fit ok, you’ll find the extra purchase on the grass will get you where you need to be a few fraction of a second before you would without them. And I promise you, that these extra semi-seconds will boost your game level exponentially. Even if it’s one more catch per pick up game, or shrugging off your defender in two quick steps rather than three, your confidence will rise and you’ll fall in love just a little bit more with Ultimate.

Do you need cleats for ultimate frisbee?

Cleats provide numerous benefits that make them essential for ultimate frisbee players. They offer superior traction which can help prevent slipping and sliding when running on grass or turf. They also provide extra cushioning and support to reduce the impact of running and jumping on hard surfaces. Furthermore, they give you an extra layer of protection in case you land awkwardly and twist an ankle or knee. That being said, having the right cleats is key; not all cleats are created equal!

How Will Cleats Improve Your Game?

Good quality cleats will allow you to move more quickly across the field without sacrificing comfort or stability. This means that your reaction time will be faster, allowing you to anticipate passes and intercept throws with greater accuracy. On top of that, they can provide extra support while turning and pivoting in tight spaces so that your movements look clean and effortless. Finally, having a pair of lightweight cleats can help improve your endurance over long periods of playtime—no one wants their feet dragging near the end of a game!

When it comes to choosing the best cleats for ultimate frisbee, there’s no one size fits all. Ultimately (pun intended) it comes down to personal preference and what works best for your playing style and foot type. However, if you take into consideration all the benefits that good quality cleats provide—traction, cushioning, support, protection—you’ll be better equipped to make an informed decision when it comes time to buy a new pair!

Go fake or go home

Indonesia is the piracy capital of the world and you can pick up some fake branded cleats for as little 300k, which is the price of 2 cocktails at Kabana Ubud.

“Buy cheap cleats and get them stitched up so they don’t rip”

-Nirali, Ubud, 1 tournament, 2 months Ultimate Experience

-Nirali, Ubud, 1 tournament, 2 months Ultimate Experience

The first cleats Nirali has owned: Specs Omega, Size 41.

Specs Omega Cleats
80k for extra stitching
Custom Cleats Designed to Last