Prevolve Footwear blog

Field notes from our Kent, WA workshop — foot health, footwear science, training guides, and what we learn building 3D-printed custom fit cleats one athlete at a time.

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Will Better Cleats Make You a Better Player?

The question every boot forum asks, answered layer by layer: where cleats genuinely move the needle, where they cannot, and why fit decides whether you keep playing at all.

Custom-Fit Cleats for Kids Are Here (No Minimum Size)

Kids sizes are official: feet under 22 cm get $100 off the base price, there's no minimum size, and the first 10 test families get half off in exchange for...

Why Hasn't Anyone Studied Barefoot Training for American Football?

There's solid research showing barefoot training builds foot strength and stability in soccer players — but almost nothing for American football. We ask why that gap exists, what the closest...

Soccer Cleat Comfort and Performance. Choose Better

Soccer cleats have been engineered and sold around the idea that performance gains come from features like reduced weight, thinner uppers, or more aggressive stud configurations. Sports science literature has...

Foot Strength Level Guide

When it comes to crafting the perfect pair of cleats, one size—or one design—doesn't fit all. At Prevolve Footwear, we believe your shoes should complement your unique foot strength and...

What Metatarsal Pads Actually Do

A small foam pad under the front of your arch that reminds it to do its job. How metpads work, the five training levels, and how to start without wrecking...

Toe Spacers, Printed to Your Toes

Most toe spacers are one-size silicon blanks. Ours are 3D printed from your foot scan, sized to each gap, and slim enough to wear in a shoe. Here is why...