Originally Posted by ABoselli

I can't afford to buy new shoes every year and it's OK - I don't wear these shoes enough to wear them out anyway. With more fields going to FieldTurf, I don't have to worry about 'mudders' as much.

Between high school associaition dues, college association dues, money for clinics and hotels/gas, my budget is busted by the time it comes to buy new stuff.

I replace socks the most of all. Got to buy a new clip this year as the knucklehead chain crew from my last high school game last year busted my old one.