Stiffness and flexibility is one of the more overlooked features on soccer boots, but they can make or break your boot comfort. How many people like it when their boots are as stiff as a rock? Not many. But what about when you wear boots so flexible they are practically …
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Diadora Maracana L – Boot Review (Take 2)
From the upper, to the lack of a fold over tongue, to the conical stud pattern, this rendition of the Maracana represents a drastic change from Diadora Maracana’s of the past. This version is listed as the Diadora Maracana L, and utilizes an ultra soft, water resistant, calf skin upper. …
Read More »RetroStar Classic – Boot Review
A few weeks ago, I was sent the Retro Star Classic to provide you guys with a performance review as to how this stunning pair of football boots performed. For a detailed look at the brand and the history have a look at Andrew’s article “The RetroStar Classic in Cognac” …
Read More »Best Looking Custom Boot Releases of the Past 5 Years
Over the past few years, we have a seen a sharp increase in the number of custom boots and designs released for players. It is a mix of marketing and allowing players to truly express their true artistic nature. At some stage, we have all dreamed about being able to …
Read More »Indoor Soccer Shoes – Finding the Right Performance for the Right Surface
So Fall has dropped, and if you’re a rec player north of the 49th parallel (or in the Northern US), you’re probably in that awkward transition from the outdoor game to the small sided indoor game. Playing multiple nights a week on various surfaces (including court, carpet, and various turf …
Read More »Limited Edition Adidas F50 adiZero “Cascadia Cup” Released
Check out these exclusive, limited edition Adidas F50 adiZero that have been released to coincide with this weekends Portland Timbers versus Seattle Sounders game, otherwise known as the the Cascadia Cup. This one has the potential to cause a mass frenzy! Officially listed as a Metallic Gold/Green Zest/Metallic Silver, the design can easily …
Read More »Akuna Cinquestelle Colibri – Boot Review
Cinquestelle are a very special company who have been hand making footwear since 1911, with a very storied and impressive history and the fact that I have found hand made football boots to have always been the best available it is fair to say I was excited to see how …
Read More »Evoshield PX2 Shinguards – The Review
“Customized Product without the Customized Price” As the life of a centre half can be hard sometimes, you might have to replace different types of gear that some other positions on the team might not have to. A goalkeeper might have to change gloves, one or twice a season depending …
Read More »SoccerLoco – Loco “Take an Extra 30% Off” Sale
Right now, our friends over at SoccerLoco have some Insane Deals going on that can get you up to 70% OFF new boots. According to the SoccerLoco team: You’d be crazy not to take advantage of these savings! Shop footwear, replica jerseys, jackets, pants & more at prices so low you’ll …
Read More »Adidas Predator Absolion LZ – Boot Review
Absolion’s have always been top notch boots. I’ve been a fan of the mid tier predators since I got my first pair in high school. They manage to keep a lot of the performance properties and technology of their top tier versions without breaking bank which makes them great options …
Read More »Lotto Solista TX Review
Lotto are back on the market with a new boot having taken some time off recently from innovative releases. The Lotto Solista is a boot that steps up innovative techniques and brings an all new type of technology to the table – reflective visual cues. This new boot is intended …
Read More »Adidas Ultimate Fleece Hoodies – Fall Fashion
Fall is here and temperatures are slowly beginning to dip down, that crisp autumn scent is in the air. Time to break out the hoodies! Here in New England having a proper hoodie is a staple of fall fashion for either sex, every New Englander has at least one hooded …
Read More »Rinat Asimetrik Goalkeeper Glove Review
I have had the privilege of testing out some new keeper gloves over the past few weeks. As every keeper knows, there are several key factors when determining the right glove to buy and go with. After all, once that glove is selected, the bond should be like that of …
Read More »Best XI by Brand – The Recap
When we started the Best XI by Brand Series, we had one thing in mind. To determine which brand was the best by their best eleven players. We have seen all three brands now and the players on them. Whether it be fiery Nike squad with a number of personalities, or …
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