Shoes play a vital role in the transmission of forces from surface to the athlete and have a great role in shock absorption. Turf Cleats (Short cleats covering the entire sole) have better impact absorption than shoes with longer and more aggressive cleats, both on turfs and on grass grounds.
A recent observation from the following study.
Choose your shoes wisely!!!
Dr Deepak Goyal
Cartilage, Arthroscopy & Knee Surgery
http://ajs.sagepub.com/content/41/1/177.abstract