The MediCaptain™ Lite is the most advanced Grip Socks on the market and is suitable for any sport played with cleats or spikes. It protects your most vulnerable region of the foot, the metatarsal area from high impact blows from opposing player’s cleats. It comes equipped with both Anti Slip Grip Technology and ShockPad Protection for the Metatarsal Bone. The MediCaptain™ Lite is the only athletic sock on the market that provides protection for the metatarsal region of the foot. Most common sports that are played with this sock: Soccer Football Rugby Lacrosse Baseball *DISCLAIMER: With the extra padding, this sock is naturally thicker than normal socks. Thus, it will require more effort to put on your cleats and boots. However, most cleats are easy to put on, cleats that are narrow or have sock sleeves take more pushing. Some suggestions to help put cleats on are to use a shoe horn, widen the laces when putting on cleat, or using a lubricant/water on the padding to slip them in easier.