With Ryan Giggs retiring, the option of finding a pair of Reebok soccer boots has all but disappeared – or so we thought! Today, I found a very random listing on SHOEBACCA.com, where they have pairs of the Reebok Integrity 09 in a Black/White/Gold available in multiple sizes……and on sale! Although …
Read More »The Original Predator Gets a Lifestyle Remix!
Here is one that hasn’t received any media attention over the past few weeks – a lifestyle remix edition of the original adidas Predator release. Basically, the iconic boot has been placed onto an everyday shoe designed to be a little more casual and available to wear wherever you go. …
Read More »Paul Pogba Chooses a Super Classy Pair of Boots!
Given the fact Paul Pogba only made a reverse switch from Nike back to Adidas in the past few weeks, he is fully entitled to dabble in all the boots they currently have on offer, right? (I know I would!) Well, since his current boot of choice is the Adidas …
Read More »Flamengo Release 3rd Jersey and Name A Plant After the Club?
Here is an odd story coming out of Brazil – As part of the launch of the new third jersey, adidas and Flamengo have decided to affectionately nickname the plant species Acalypha wilkesiana the “Flamengueira.” The idea to adopt the plant as a symbol of the club was inspired by the …
Read More »Adidas Finale 14 Released – 2014/15 Champions League Ball
Today, adidas unveiled the Official Match Ball of the UEFA Champions League for the 2014/2015 season. The adidas Finale 14 was officially revealed as the ball to be used on-pitch throughout the Group Stages of the most important club football competition in Europe, perfect timing considering the draw for the …
Read More »Field Player in Goal, Saving Penalties Alert!
Bulgarian team Ludogorets needed the help of their center back Cosmin Moti in goal to escape the final round of Champions League qualifying. The victory means Ludogorets will become the second Bulgarian team ever in the group stage and the first since 2006. Ludogorets had their first choice goalkeeper sent off …
Read More »Who Wore the adiZero F50 Dragon Boots Best?
During the release of the new Real Madrid 3rd kit yesterday at the Santiago Bernabéu, several players took the opportunity to wear the custom Yamamoto adiZero F50. Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Marcelo were the players chosen to wear the sci-fi style, Dragon inspired boots, offering fans a sneak peak at how …
Read More »What Were Those Boots Christian Atsu Was Wearing?
Last weekend, we received several questions from fans wondering what kind of boots Christian Atsu wore in the Everton vs Arsenal game. The Ghana international was sporting some sort of custom design boots, and in play it was pretty impossible to tell what they were. Of course, we have an answer! In …
Read More »Custom “Dragon Style” Yamamoto adiZero f50 Released!
It was an interesting day in Madrid yesterday, as Real Madrid and adidas launched a striking new kit designed by Japanese designer and long term adidas collaborator Yohji Yamamoto that the club will wear in this season’s UEFA Champions League. The striking new all-black kit aims to unify the values of Madridismo …
Read More »Capital One Cup Second Round – AKA: Why I LOVE Football
So unless you were living under a rock Tuesday afternoon you would have heard about the goings on in the Capital One Cup (that most important piece of footballing hardware). The second round of the Cup is where the big clubs enter, and if you happen to live in London’s …
Read More »A glance at the Predator Absolado LZ Indoor
So, I got the Predator absolado a few months back when soccer savings was running its amazing “buy one get one for $1” deal. I wasn’t extremely keen on actually using them in game and I only got them so I could get a pair of adiZero for a dollar. However, …
Read More »Why Mario Balotelli Would Be The Perfect Warrior Player
Liverpool’s newest acquisition Mario Balotelli has already received a hero’s welcome at the club’s training grounds. Despite having only ever recording one assist in the Premier League, he is one of the more hyped transfers of the summer. Balotelli signed from AC Milan on a €16 million move. He hasn’t wasted time in telling …
Read More »Toto is Back and he is Scoring Goals For Fun!
Everyone’s favourite tiny Italian maestro Antonio Di Natale nearly retired on us at the end of last season. He even did a lap of honour and everything! Thankfully, he reconsidered and is playing on for at least one more season, although given how sublime his talent is he could probably play …
Read More »Eibar stuns Real Sociedad in La Liga
Eibar toppled over Real Sociedad this weekend infront of less than 5000 fans in their first ever La Liga match. If you haven’t been following the Eibar story, now is a great time to start. The team plays in a stadium of 5000, and had to turn to supporters …
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