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Bryan Byrne

The mastermind behind the revolution that is SoccerCleats101. Bryan started this website back in 2008 and has been testing boots on a daily basis ever since. Check out our About Page for more details on Bryan and the website.

adidas Predator 19+ “Initiator Pack” Unboxing

adidas predator 19+ initiator pack

Since their introduction as part of the recently released adidas “Initiator Pack”, the Predator 19+ in the Solar Red colorway has easily been one of the most easily recognizable on pitch. This was the first 19 version released to the market, with several key updates providing the most responsive performance from the silo to …

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Nike Phantom Venom Elite “Black Lux” + Unboxing

Nike PhantomVNM Elite 19

The hype surrounding the release of the Nike PhantomVNM is at an absolute high right now, and for very good reason. We have two colorways already released, and players like Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani + Mauro Icardi are wearing them to full effect in game. Feedback from players that have …

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Up Close – Joma Propulsion Lite

Joma Propulsion Lite Review featured

Over the past few years, we have seen many brands come and go as the market has continually evolved. One that has stuck around, even if with a very limited number of boots, is Spanish brand Joma. We have featured their releases in the past, and actually have a pair of …

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adidas “Exhibit Pack” Released

Exhibit Pack X18

adidas has today launched their latest set of colorways; the Exhibit Pack. Think razzle dazzle, with vibrant colors designed to stand out on the brand’s most legendary silhouettes. The collection includes striking new versions of the Predator 19, COPA 19, NEMEZIZ 18 and X18 silos. Find the entire pack available right …

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Lionel Messi Gets A New Job! No Fakers.

Messi On The Job

You gotta love a good advertising campaign, and adidas has gone to a whole new level with “No Fakers.” There have been several players involved in this one including Paulo Dybala and Paul Pogba, but it is the inclusion of Lionel Messi that catches the eye. In his ad, we …

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New Balance Furon v5 Released

NB Furon 5.0

After finally nailing performance with their fourth attempt of the Furon, New Balance has just unleashed an upgraded fifth edition. The NB Furon v5 and its Black/Neon Emerald colorway is designed for unstoppable attackers that value speed, acceleration and accuracy. So what has this latest version of Furon got to …

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Nike PhantomVNM Released – Designed for Finishers

It has finally arrived! Today, Nike introduce their latest striker focused boot in the form of the the next generation Nike PhantomVNM. VNM = Venom. And they have gone all out on the first of 2019 release, placing a fierce red colorway on the upper of this goalscorers boot, released as …

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Paulo Dybala Debuts adidas COPA 70Y

Over the weekend, we got to see the adidas COPA 70Y in game action for the first time, as Paulo Dybala wore them in Juventus Coppa Italia win vs Bologna. Since Dybala is the only pro player set to wear the limited edition COPA, it was a rare opportunity to …

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Puma Release Gaming Inspired ‘POWER UP’ Pack

Puma POWER UP

Today, PUMA released a new range of boots that merge the real world of soccer and the virtual world of gaming. Welcome in the POWER UP Pack; featuring reinvented versions of FUTURE 19.1 and ONE 19.1. Both signature boots get upgraded for 2019 with blasts of red and flashes of blue taken from …

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Best of the adidas Archetic Pack

Although they won’t be worn by pro players on pitch, the adidas Archetic Pack is sure to be one of the most popular releases of the year. With their stealth appearance and luminescent detail colors, they are a collection of boot worth adding to any collection. All four signature adidas …

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adidas COPA70 Released To Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Copa Mundial 70 Years

The most iconic boot of all time gets a limited edition, modern update in the form of the adidas COPA70 as the German brand celebrates its 70th year in existence.  Established in 1949, these could be the greatest example of past meeting present on a boot, with the new COPA70 featuring …

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