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.

Puma evoPOWER Vigor 1 – Boot Review

evoSPEED Vigor 1 featured

Over the past few years, Puma’s evoPOWER series has become one of the most influential on the market. Things couldn’t have started any better than the original evoPOWER release, and what turned out to be 2014 boot of the year. The second edition took things back a step, but Puma listened to …

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New Balance Visaro 2.0 Released and Ready to Create

NB Visaro 2.0 Released

Earlier today, New Balance introduced the second generation release of Visaro 2.0. Built for players who like to create, the new version of Visaro features data driven Hexaprene control and strike zones, an athlete inspired pro form last, and one piece form fitting moccasin construction that delivers ultra-precise long and short …

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New Balance MiUK One – Whats In The Box?

New Balance MiUK FG

MiUK – there is a term you don’t hear much when it comes to the current boot market. In case you missed it, MiUK is actually an abbreviation for “Made in UK”, with these special edition boots exclusively manufactured at a New Balance facility in Flimby, England. If you are …

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What You Need To Know About The Current Concave Line-Up

As is the case with any brand, sharing the messaging behind their signature boots is key to getting fans invested. Sometimes the messaging can be unclear, but that definitely isn’t the case with the current Concave line-up. Over the past few years, the brand has been somewhat missing from the …

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MESSI16+ Pureagility Joins the Blue Blast Collection

adidas Messi16 Blue Blast

The latest colorway (not necessarily boot) to be worn by the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Leo Messi, comes with an electrifying combo of colors. On top, the adidas MESSI16+ Pureagility feature Blast Blue with some Black undertone thrown in to create a more subtle effect. This blends into a Pink layer, and …

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First Look at the Under Armour Clutchfit 3.0

UA Clutchifit 3.0 Up Close

Without a doubt, one of the most proactive brands on the market right now is Under Armour. Their releases are continually smart and efficient, with a focus on the key fundamentals of comfort and simple, yet effective, innovative tech specs. The latest is the UA Clutchfit 3.0, the third release …

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