1. equipped with cleats (metal or rubber projections on the sole of a shoe or boot for traction)

Examples

• The soccer player wore cleated shoes to improve grip on the wet field.
• Cleated boots are essential for hiking on icy mountain trails.
• Football players need cleated footwear to prevent slipping on the grass.
• She laced up her cleated sneakers before the track meet.
• The cleated sole of the work boot provided excellent traction on slippery surfaces.