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.
Your Old Cleats.
Their New Start.
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Pairs of Cleats Collected!
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Search for a location below, or contact us to schedule a free pickup
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, the cleats could be cleaned up and given to local Atlanta kids who 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 organizations have stepped up to help. This is just the beginning, and we hope to build this into a lasting community effort!
Luke Ayers is a sophomore at Lakeside High school in Atlanta, Georgia. He’s a baseball player and is currently playing for the USA scout travel baseball program. His other hobbies include golf, guitar, and hanging out with friends. What drives Luke to be a part of Community Cleats is he feels that it is very important for all kids to have the experience and sense of belonging that youth sports has given to him. Luke feels that this organization is going to really better his community and help lots of families.
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 in building an organization and working with a team.
Anderson Peters is a freshman at St. Pius X High School in Atlanta. He plays soccer for both the Inter Atlanta MLS Academy team and the St. Pius soccer team. He also plays basketball for St. Pius and participates in AAU basketball. Anderson is excited about this project because he has always wondered, “Why throw away cleats that are still usable when they could help other kids do what they love, too?” He knows how much joy sports have brought to his own life, and he believes every kid should have the opportunity to experience that same joy, regardless of whether they can afford new equipment. Through this project, Anderson hopes to give gently used cleats a second life while helping other kids get out on the field. When he’s not playing sports, Anderson enjoys hanging out with his friends and visiting family in Mexico and Italy.
Will Pinckard
Co-Founder
Hey I’m Landon Smith. I am 15 and I love soccer. I play soccer at inter Atlanta mls next academy and lakeside high school. I am in 10th grade. I took on this project to help my community and give back to those in need.
Shep Taggart is a 9th-grade student at Lakeside High School. He currently plays for the MLS Academy team at Inter Atlanta and also participates in the LHS football program. As a co-founder of Community Cleats, Shep hopes that one day every kid will have access to the necessary footwear to play the sports they love. Shep’s goal is for Community Cleats to grow into something big enough to make a meaningful difference in his hometown. Throughout high school, he hopes that the program will help him develop his entrepreneurship, leadership, and communication skills. Outside of school, Shep enjoys spending time with his friends, watching shows, and traveling the world.
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