Everyone has been talking about it today; Neymar’s boot balancing celebration following his opening goal in PSG’s game with Amiens in the French League Cup. Rather than your standard fist pump or knee slide, Neymar decided to take off his right boot and balance it on his head. The question now is …
Read More »Puma evoPOWER Vigor 2 Feature Review
Over the weekend, I got into a conversation with a friend about mid-tier boots that perform above expectations. A boot that quickly jumped into contention was the Puma evoPOWER Vigor 2, and as I looked up a few pairs I found that they were available at pretty awesome sale prices. A …
Read More »adidas Release “Lone Hunter” Pack
Earlier today, adidas dropped the first new pack of 2018, Lone Hunter. Designed using animal camo style colors and patterns, this is a pack for players that like to pick their moment and strike. Trace Olive and Bright Orange feature prominently right across the three signature silo’s included in the …
Read More »Cleatology – Boots In Japan You Might Not Have Heard Of
Since I moved to Japan earlier this year I have learned a lot more about the Japanese football market. Before my move, I knew some of the boots big brands made specifically for the Japanese market. But since then I have found out about a lot more boots that are …
Read More »The Soccer Ball You Need To Start 2018
If you are after a new ball to take you into 2018, this one is the best kept secret around! It comes from goalkeeping brand, Aviata Sports, and the ball is called the Volantes Thermo Ultimate. Built to be an elite level ball, we received one to test just before Christmas …
Read More »10 Best Special Edition Boot Releases Of 2017
Who doesn’t love a good special edition boot? As brands continue to evolve and fight for market attention, more and more signature, limited edition releases are being released. Some are available on the market, while others are specific to players only. Either way, they are pretty spectacular to look at …
Read More »Biggest Soccer Ball Ever Released? The Jumbo Size Telstar18
If you were in need of a jumbo sized soccer ball, adidas has you well and truly covered. Last week, they released a jumbo sized replica version of the one to be used at the World Cup in Russia next summer. Calling it jumbo is an understatement; this version of …
Read More »Pantofola d’Oro Superleggera Released
Just in time for Christmas, the kings of cool at Pantofola d’Oro have dropped the gift you didn’t know you needed (until now) on the market with their brand new Pantofola d’Oro Superleggera. This is a boot which has the potential to be a real game changer for the Ascoli …
Read More »Nike Mercurial Vapor “Puro Fenomeno” NJR Released
Nike has released a new boot that connects two of Brazil’s greatest ever soccer stars; Ronaldo and Neymar Jnr. Nike’s new Mercurial Puro Fenomeno boots borrow aesthetic cues from the Superfly II that Neymar wore on his debut for the Brasil National Team and pays paying homage to Ronaldo’s original Mercurial boots. …
Read More »10 Most Innovative Boots Released In 2017
We have seen some incredible new boots released to market over the past 12 months. From boots with zips to the return of the Predator, brands are pushing new boundaries and creating boots that perform at completely new levels. It has been a year of many firsts! Here we take …
Read More »adidas Telstar18 World Cup Ball Review
With the full line-up of international teams set for next summer’s World Cup in Russia, attention now turns to all the gear set to be used during the tournie. We are talking jerseys, boots and of course the official game or match ball. That belongs to adidas and the Telstar18 …
Read More »Sergio Ramos Signature Nike Tiempo Legend Released
In recognition of his many achievements, Sergio Ramos joins the likes of Ronaldinho, Totti and Pirlo in receiving his own limited edition Nike Tiempo boots. Dubbed “Corazón y Sangre,” (heart and blood), the boots pay homage to the Spanish footballer’s values and roots. As you would expect, there is a lot of …
Read More »Special Edition Puma FUTURE 18.1 “GRIZI” Released
Puma has released a special edition version of their latest FUTURE 18.1 silo in celebration of Antoine Griezmann’s achievements. Shunned for being too small when he was the younger, the Atletico striker has gone on to become one of the best strikers in the game. This special Grizi Edition of the FUTURE …
Read More »Limited Edition adidas A16+ UltraBOOST Line-Up Released
If you are a fan of UltraBOOST but haven’t been able to snag a pair in the past, now would be a good time to rejoice! Rather than being a super limited edition release that sells out in a matter of minutes, adidas has unleashed a limited edition line-up of ACE …
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