Can I wear metal cleats, and what uniform do I need?
Rule- USA
- USA Softball
- Adult slow pitch
- Men's, women's and coed
- Championship play
- 2026 rules
- Players
Shoes (Rule 3, Section 6):
- Men's and women's adult slow pitch: metal cleats are allowed, as long as the cleats on metal sole or heel plates stick out no more than 3/4 inch. Round metal spikes are always illegal.
- Coed and senior slow pitch: no metal cleats, and no hard plastic or polyurethane spikes like metal plates. A player still wearing metal cleats after a warning is ejected.
- Detachable cleats that screw into the shoe are legal. Screw-on cleats aren't.
Uniform:
- Generally, the team must wear matching uniforms with a whole number from 0 to 99, at least 3 inches high, on every shirt. No duplicate numbers, and a player without a number can't play.
- Men's D and E/Rec, Women's Open, C, D and E/Rec, and Coed C, D and E/Rec: the only requirement is shirts similar in color, with a number.
- Caps, visors and headbands are optional and may be mixed. Handkerchiefs and plastic visors aren't allowed.
Jewelry: exposed jewelry the umpire judges dangerous must come off. Medical alert jewelry must be taped to the body with the information visible. A player who refuses to remove jewelry or illegal shoes can't play.
Added 21 Oct 2026