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No matter what level you are playing at injury is always a risk. But at all levels there are a few basic things that we all do, or don’t do, that can potentially lead to injury or extend the healing time. We also tend to not take care of ourselves …

Although there may not be much action on the pitch, it has been a monumental summer in the boot world, with new releases all across the board.  As we approach the end of summer and the start of a new football season, it is good to look back and see …

The knee. One of the most important (after the hip but before the ankle) and easy to injure joint for us soccer players. Every one knows at least one team mate or fellow player who has had their soccer playing career cut short or delayed by a knee injury. My …

The recent re-imagining by Nike of the original Mercurial R9 (albeit as a colorway of the Vapor IX’s) got me feeling a bit nostalgic about some boots from the last 10 or so years that I’d love to see either re-released or re-worked somehow. After searching through my memory banks, …

If you have ever considered picking up a personalized pair of miadidas boots, now would be a pretty good time. It is very unlikely that you will ever see sales on miadidas boots, but getting free shipping will save you a few extra bucks in your pocket (around $12). Considering …

It was not so long ago when Alan Ball did the unthinkable and stepped on the pitch in a pair of white Hummel football boots. Fast forward to nowadays and white boots are seen as quite a conservative colour choice. The variety of colours to choose from is plentiful and …

Portillo de Toledo based outfit Joma are known in North America as a brand who offer very good quality mid-tier releases at a great price, but, a company who’ll never be able to compete with the big three (much like the Mexican brand Pirma). While that cursory glance is partially …

Concussions make up a mere 2-3% of all injuries in soccer, but the issue may be bigger than you think.  There are thousands of head injuries in soccer every year, in 2009 alone there were a reported 24,184 head injuries treated in United States emergency rooms.  Even more minor head …

If you are familiar with running shoes, you will know that they come with features designed to enhance your running experience.  Whether it be a flexible sole or a sole that helps propel you forward, it is easy to see that companies have made strides to aid performance.  But what …

We are always looking to find out about and share stories on interesting boots and brands from around the world. So, when our friend Andrew Lockhart got in touch with a images of Adler boots he picked up in Japan, we immediately wanted the scoop. Andrew was kind enough to …

After a successful run with the Total 90 range, Nike has bid farewell to the power boot and replaced it with an “agility” boot – the Hypervenom.  The T90 was arguably Nike’s least popular model, so it isn’t a complete surprise that they replaced the range with the all new …

If you haven’t checked out thewebsite Sneaker Report before, you probably should now! This is the site to check out if you are interested in any sort of sporting footwear, with an emphasis on actual performance. They cover an extensive number of sports and bring some extreme in-depth looks into the …

The game of football has drastically changed over the years, once considered a real mans game with tough tackles flying in from all angles, modern football is more about style than substance. With the change in rules meaning less contact and all but eradicating sliding tackles the focus is now …

Lately companies are overhauling tried and true traditional ranges in the boot market.  It seems as if Puma have pursued the path of the Adidas adiPure Range and “modernized” the King series.  This new release is designed to blend speed, comfort, and control. Puma abandoned the iconic fold-over tongue and …