It is now funny to imagine that on release, the Nike Vapor IX got such a mixed reaction yet they have easily integrated onto pitches right around the country. Imagine that we actually questioned that unmistakable dimpled look! This latest colorway is extremely bold and fits the mold of a …
Read More »Did You See The USMNT Game?
No seriously – did you actually see the US national team game vs Costa Rica because I had an extremely tough time making it out on TV! Seriously, that was one of the CRAZIEST 90 minutes of soccer I have ever seen, simply because of the snow and the conditions. …
Read More »Asics DS Light X-Fly K Review
Asics are making the ultimate statement with their latest DS Light X-Fly K release. Combining lightweight with a K-leather upper, this is a boot that pushes the boundaries of comfort and speed. Rather than playing off some unique technology, Asics stick to the basics on this one and the overall traditional …
Read More »“Boots and Kits” – Live Google Hangout at 6PM Tonight
Guys – I will be hosting a live Google Hangout tonight at 6pm PST with Ben from theoriginalwinger, presented by the Denver Post and Google+. The topic of conversation is going to surround the USMNT and their opcoming games. We are going to tackle the subject of boots and gear, …
Read More »All New “Power” Boots You Might not Be Expecting to See!
All of a sudden I have gained an increased interest in the Power brand. For those unaware, Power are a company that have been around since the 70’s, and now under Canadian ownership. We covered some old-school Power Sierra boots a while back in a Cleatology post, but other than …
Read More »Nike Trequartista III – The Review
The Ctr360 Maestri III is one of the most popular boots on the market right now. Adidas’ Predator LZ is a close competitor but Nike have been in the control boot game much longer than adidas so there is ground that needs to be made up between the two companies. …
Read More »Adidas F30 TRX Leather Review
When you have Lionel Messi performing so exquisitely in the F50 adiZero, there is always going to be high interest in the mid-tier option in the range. The Adidas F30 is a boot that holds an extremely similar look to the high-end release, but with a completely different set of …
Read More »Adidas F50 adiZero Messi – The Exclusive Box
Earlier this week, an unexpected package arrived in from Adidas. The box was pretty much unmarked, but it felt pretty heavy and there was an Adidas reply address on it. When I opened the box, the logo sitting underneath the bubble wrap pretty much gave-away what was sitting in the …
Read More »Shock Doctor Low Profile Cleat Insole Review
Some of the most frequently asked questions I get are, “What insoles are good?” “Where can I get soccer insoles?” and “My insole wore out, what do I do?”. I usually refer them to their nearest sporting goods store or shoe shop. I even send them a link to the …
Read More »Nike Football FC247 Collection
FC247Nike is back with a whole new range of football performance and street footwear geared for the variety of surfaces on which the game is played, each with design innovations specific to respective playing style. There are three new shoes in the line-up – the Nike Bomba Finale II, Nike …
Read More »Checking Out the Hummel Old School Star
Here is a boot that has been in my presence for a while now without getting the on-field time they deserve – the Hummel Old School Star. Yes, my bad on not getting a full review but these Classic, Heritage, Old School boots deserve some quality time in testing, something …
Read More »Boots You Can Get For Half Price Right Now!
If you are in need of a new pair of high-quality boots at a low price, check out these 50%+ off offers that soccer.com currently have going on. It is a pretty cracking sale and each of the boots listed have something to offer most players. Of the listed offers, …
Read More »Adidas Predator LZ SL Review
The folks at Adidas are no strangers to lightweight releases and adding new dynamics to help freshen things up with their boots. Case in point this Predator LZ SL that takes the Predator range in a whole new direction. Just like the adiPower Predator SL, this version of the boot …
Read More »Messi Spends Time With His Old (and New) Boots!
During last weeks launch event for the new Adidas F50 adiZero Messi, the man himself had a chance to revisit some of his older model boots. There are not many players who can take a trip down memory lane and ask “how many did I score in these?” without wondering …
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