Reviews on all soccer cleats, soccer shoes, footy boots, shinguards, jerseys, balls and other soccer equipment
The second that the newest adidas Champions League ball became available, I was instantly smitten. A gorgeous combination of royal colors and the ever-present star design that has become synonymous with the Finale had me counting down the days until the package from adidas headquarters showed up on my doorstep. However, no matter how beautiful…Read More
Big name football boot releases do not get much bigger than the Lionel Messi F50 adiZero TRX. The Argentine star has finally been given the special treatment that very few footballers can claim: their own signature pair of football boots. While the adidas F50 adiZero TRX has already been around for the past 4 months…Read More
Under Armour are a brand typically known for its equipment made for American sports, but in recent years the company has begun shifting part of its focus to the lucrative football market. The boots that Under Armour have released in the past have not set the boot world on fire by a long shot. Regardless,…Read More
Ryal have a long history of boot-making, and continue making classic boots in a world of glitzy colorways and sophisticated synthetics. Despite modern marketing strategies, the development of fancy synthetics and bladed stud configurations, Ryal take pride in making classic boots. These boots have few modern touches, but the upper is made completely of kangaroo…Read More
When it comes to the boot world, there is no name bigger than the Mercurial Vapor line. No matter how many ounces Adidas shave, no matter how many big-name professionals Puma sign, the Mercurial Vapor will ensure that Nike is always one of the first on any proper boot fans wish list. With the recent…Read More
Signature football boots always have a special feel about them, there is just that extra aura about a pair of boots when you subconsciously know they are made to the specifications of a very special footballer. It was about time 4 time Balon D’Or winner Lionel Messi got a pair of adiZeros to call his…Read More
Very few boot companies have made quite an impact in their first season quite like Warrior Sports. With big name signings in the EPL, a bold marketing campaign and even bolder looks, Warrior Sports has definitely hit the ground running with the release of the Skreamer S-Lite Pro. The American sportswear company has made the…Read More
In an increasingly competitive futsal and indoor market, MUNICH have made an impressive entrance into the US market after being a staple name in Europe for many years due to their commitment to producing top quality futsal shoes. It was only a matter of time then that the company’s flagship model, the Gresca, came under…Read More
Known most for excelling in the running shoe market, Japanese brand Asics have released a number of impressive football boots this year and the model leading the charge is the DS Light X-Fly. While there are two models of the shoe, one coming in a full kangaroo leather upper with the other featuring a synthetic…Read More
Puma decided that they were going to pull out all the stops in 2013 and they really nailed every single release that they put on the market. The EvoSpeed has since snagged a large stable of reputable players to help promote itself and it has garnered fans that liked or disliked the Puma V1.11. Ever…Read More
This year marks the ninth edition of what is arguably the most popular boot silo in the world. While the new Speed Control Vapors have no doubt grabbed all the headlines with their golf ball like dimpling and eccentric colors, a leather finish version of the Vapor IX was also released on the down low.…Read More
The Nike Bomba Finale are an innovative boot. Though unsuitable for hardwood floors, the Bomba Finale represents an interesting option on carpet turf in addition to outdoor surfaces. While the Bomba Finale is definitely a boot with a few drawbacks, it has the touch and traction to be a solid performer. While it may not…Read More
The quality of soccer shoes available in the indoor market has been on a considerable rise, and the Nike Lunar Gato was one of the first of what have become many specialist indoor trainers. However, in a world where more companies are lining up to offer specialist indoor fare, how does the Nike Lunar Gato…Read More
The Asics Lethal Stats SK is a moderately priced boot with some interesting technologies added in that you don’t see on your every day pair of soccer shoes. They have a 10 millimeter raised heel, and a very interesting stud configuration, suggesting that they are not your average soccer shoe. They are certainly unique, but…Read More
Being on the receiving end of a clumsy tackle is one of the worst feelings while playing soccer, especially when you take a few cleats to the foot. With boot companies making shoes lighter and lighter, the weight is not the only thing the boots are losing, they’re losing protection for your foot as well.…Read More
