Your Old Cleats.

Their New Start.

200 Pairs of Cleats Collected!

We are a youth-led team on a mission to bridge the gap for young athletes in the Atlanta Metro area. Powered by Fresh Clean Kicks, we collect, deep-clean, and donate used cleats to the kids and communities who need them most.

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Our Collection Partners:

Here's How it Works:

STEP 1

Drop off your used cleats at any of our locations, or schedule a free pick-up

STEP 2

We deep clean, sanitize, and prep the cleats for the new owner.

STEP 3

Revived cleats are organized, delivered, and donated to kids and families in need across the Atlanta community.

Community Cleats FAQ

How did Community Cleats start?

Community Cleats started when six of us student-athletes realized that the extra cleats sitting in our closets could be the key to getting another kid out on the field. We know how expensive cleats can get, and we didn’t want a price tag to keep anyone from joining a team. To get the donated cleats ready for the field, we teamed up with Fresh Clean Kicks, who helps us deep-clean and refresh them as much as possible so they’re ready for game day. We’re just a group of students who love our community and sports, and we’re working together to make sure every kid gets a fair chance to play!

What types and condition of cleats do you accept?

Any condition—gently used or worn. We restore them. We accept all types of cleats… soccer, baseball, football etc.

Where can I drop them off?

We have 7 convenient Atlanta Locations. View Them Here »

Can you pick them up?

Yes—free pickup can be scheduled online at freshcleankicks.com/drop-off/

What do you do with the cleats?

We deep clean, sanitize, and prep them for reuse. We work with Fresh Clean Kicks who use high quality, on-premises cleaning products and machinery specifically designed for athletic shoes.

Where do they go?

Kids and families in need across the Atlanta community

Does this cost anything?

No—donated cleats are given away for free.

Meet the Six Founders Behind Community Cleats

Our journey started right here in our own backyard. As a group of six student-athletes, we know firsthand how fast we, and our teammates grow out of or wear through our cleats. It got us thinking: what if, instead of tossing them aside, those cleats could be cleaned up and given to local Atlanta kids who just want a chance to play? We believe every young athlete in the Atlanta area deserves a fair shot at getting on the field.

On February 1, 2026, the six of us held our very first meeting and sparked the idea for Community Cleats. To bring this vision to life, we partnered with Fresh Clean Kicks with a simple goal: spread the word and donate as many cleats as possible. We’ve been absolutely amazed by how fast this initiative has grown and how many other clubs have stepped up to help. This is just the beginning, and we hope to build this into a lasting community effort!

Luke Ayers

Founder

Founder

Liam Murphy

Liam Murphy is a sophomore at Lakeside High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He has grown up playing soccer and currently plays for the Inter Atlanta Academy program. He is a certified referee in the state of Georgia. His other hobbies include watching sports, travel, and hanging out with friends. Liam is proud to be a founder of Community Cleats and hopes to grow the organization to allow kids in need of cleats to play sports throughout their childhood. Liam feels that starting Community Cleats has helped him gain valuable experience that can be used in the real world.