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I can't really blame the cleats exclusively, but watching three knee surgeries has made me really nervous about them. Torn ACL cutting back to the base on a catcher pick off attempt. Torn meniscus on the landing leg after a pitch 18 months later (third surgery was to repair the meniscus tear that they didn't see in the second surgery two months before).Have not seen many if any problems due to metal cleats besides a occasional cut. And lord knows I have seen a lot of games.
My fears may be completely unfounded. Hard to pinpoint the exact cause of a knee injury. But the thought of more traction just gives me the shivers.