My pitcher DD had used Ringors for a few years, wearing them out just as nationals would finish, one pair for a school ball and a travel season was pretty good. But 2 years ago, the cleat wore as usual, but all the stitching broke down before the end of the travel season, poor kid loved them and ducted taped them as much as she could but finally they fell apart at a tourny and couldn't be worn. In a panic, we ran to a Dick's and grandpa bought her a pair of $44 UnderArmor pitcher cleats. She is finishing up her second school ball season on them and getting ready for the second travel season. I would never have guessed those would have even lasted the weekend...