In typical “lets build up the anticipation” fashion, Adidas has finally unleashed the new Lionel Messi edition of the F50 adiZero to the market. Considering the fact that the boot was revealed back on June 26th, fans have been left waiting quite a while to order a pair. But as …
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Electricity Adidas Predator LZ Released – US Exclusive
There is a second Adidas Predator LZ colorway released as part of the US exclusive package from the house of the 3-stripe. Both releases hit the market right after the MLS All-Star game and offer players a new look for the second half of the season. This version is definitely …
Read More »Vivid Red Adidas Predator LZ Released – US Exclusive
You have to love Adidas approach with this one, offering a bold and pretty tantalizing new colorway in the Predator LZ range, as a US EXCLUSIVE, right after the MLS all-star break. And this is no ordinary looking boot. There is a fine balancing act that needs to be tackled …
Read More »Puma evoSPEED 1.2 Goes Pink
Puma are no strangers to adding a coat of Pink on their boots, case in point this latest evoSPEED 1.2 release. Officially listed as a Azalea Pink/Black, this is another and they are sure to grab some serious attention in playing circles. Over the past few years, we have seen a …
Read More »SoccerLoco World Cup SweepStakes – Win Jerseys!
If you are a fan of soccer jerseys, or just want to win a bunch, there is a giveaway going on at SoccerLoco that you might want to check out! The winner of their summer sweepstakes will be the proud recipient of a jersey collection that includes home and away …
Read More »Mizuno Wave Ignitus 3 Review
A few months back, Mizuno treated us to another one of their fabled power releases in the form of Wave Ignitus 3. The only unfortunate part is the fact that we still don’t have direct access to the Japanese brand here in the US, but that doesn’t stop us from …
Read More »What Not To Do, Pre and Post Injury!
No matter what level you are playing at injury is always a risk. But at all levels there are a few basic things that we all do, or don’t do, that can potentially lead to injury or extend the healing time. We also tend to not take care of ourselves …
Read More »Personalized miadidas Boots for MLS All-Star Game
Who is ready for the MLS All-Star game this week? Well, it seems like Adidas are ready as they release this new selection of pretty sweet personalized designs for the big game. The camouflage designs will be seen on the Predator LZ, F50 adiZero and the Nitrocharge 1.0 with each getting …
Read More »The Best of Summer Releases
Although there may not be much action on the pitch, it has been a monumental summer in the boot world, with new releases all across the board. As we approach the end of summer and the start of a new football season, it is good to look back and see …
Read More »SoccerSavings – Buy One Pair, Get the Second for $1
This is either one of the greatest or one of craziest boot deals we have seen in a while. SoccerSavings.com are offering players the opportunity to purchase a pair of boots and pick up a second pair for an absolute steal of $1. In other words, you get the second …
Read More »Mizuno Morelia Neo – The review
The main selling point for the Mizuno Morelia Neo that they are one of the lightest kangaroo leather boots on the market, weighing a very impressive 170grams. A common opinion on lightweight models is that companies sacrifice durability and comfort in order to shed the weight of the boots. Having previously worn …
Read More »Checking Out the Nike Hypervenom Phatal AG
A lot of people have been asking about the Nike Hypervenom Phatal over the past few weeks, with many of you wondering how they perform compared to their high-tier brother, the Hypervenom Phantom. We doubled up by getting our hands on a pair of Phatal that feature an AG soleplate. …
Read More »The Knee; Anatomy, Injury, Care and Prevention
The knee. One of the most important (after the hip but before the ankle) and easy to injure joint for us soccer players. Every one knows at least one team mate or fellow player who has had their soccer playing career cut short or delayed by a knee injury. My …
Read More »Boots I Want To See Make a Return
The recent re-imagining by Nike of the original Mercurial R9 (albeit as a colorway of the Vapor IX’s) got me feeling a bit nostalgic about some boots from the last 10 or so years that I’d love to see either re-released or re-worked somehow. After searching through my memory banks, …
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