Sports Product Review

Finally, there’s an alternative to taping and re-taping cleats before every game. The Debris Inhibitor Sports Spat, from PowerSox is perfect for players who spend a lot of time on turf.

Not only does its patented design prevent those tiny rubber crumbs from getting into socks and shoes, but it eliminates the need to waste roll after roll of athletic tape. Our prediction is that this will become the trainer’s best friend, as long as it doesn’t put a few out of business. It keeps laces tight, which is known as “spatting.” It is lightweight, durable, machine-washable, and protects expensive cleats. My kids played football and/or soccer for years and, if we ever forgot to remind them to take off their cleats and socks outside, we had an invasion of microscopic rubber balls everywhere in the house.

My daughter, who can be finicky about the things she wears, slid on the one they sent us, liked the way it looked, liked the way it felt, and instantly became a big fan. But best of all, now if she forgets to take off her socks after a turf game, we won’t get into a spat about who has to sweep up the floor.

Source: PowerSox