Cleat reviews

A few weeks back, New Balance introduced their second generation “creator” boot, in the form of the Visaro 2.0. If there has been one consistent with New Balance, it has been their effort to really influence the market with in-depth information about their boots and what their purpose is. So …

There is no doubt that Nike has established a very specific target market for their latest Hypervenom Phantom 3 release. No longer is the swoosh using the term “deadly agility” with the Hypervenom; now it is all about “lethal finishers”, each component designed for scoring goals. It is a radical …

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 …

We are already moving on to the second generation laceless ACE17+ Purecontrol boot release from adidas, and this one is again filled with intricate pieces of advanced technology. In order to create a laceless boot, you have to be sure it comes together to produce an ideal form fit that won’t fall …

Over the past few years, we have seen many different styles of tech advanced boots released on the market. None has offered anything quite like what Concave has produced, with the brand offering their own unique take on the ideals of a “power” boot. Since we were first introduced to their boots …

When it comes to heritage style boots, adidas has continually produced the best of the best options for players. Take for example the Copa Mundial, what is the absolute gold standard in boots. Then there was the adiPURE series, followed by the slightly more minimalist Gloro. And now we welcome …

For most, the Nike Mercurial Superfly is the pinnacle of boot options; worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, the one we all want to own. But, that isn’t always possible, largely in part to the $300 price tag. Instead, it is the Mercurial Veloce III that stands to be the more realistic …

Puma has added some “fresh” updated looks to their boot silo with the same name – the evoSPEED Fresh. Some of you might not even know about the super lightweight, 4.1oz speed boot that Puma added to the evoSPEED series earlier in the summer. Built using an extremely breathable mesh upper, they …

It wouldn’t be right if Puma didn’t join the mid-collar race and continue a storied battle to surpass Nike and adidas in another tech filled category. The release of the Puma evoTOUCH series was an expected one, but their approach has been far different to other brands, with a supple …

When they were released to market, the original Nike Magista Obra provided players with a completely new type of performance not experienced before. With the introduction of the Magista 2 and the “evolution of touch and traction”, they have continued to push boundaries and taken the intro design to another …

One of this summer’s blockbuster releases came in the form of the Nike Mercurial Superfly V. The fifth version of Nike’s total speed silo features some serious upgrades, with a textured Flyknit upper and an anatomical soleplate highlighting the tech specs. When you are the boot of choice for a …

Given his incredible stature within the game, every time adidas release a new Messi boot it has fallen right under the spotlight. This latest tech advanced release, the Messi16+ PUREAGILITY, marks Adidas’ first official move into the ‘agility’ fray and is also the first boot in the Messi range to …

How many of you took a double look when you first saw the new Hypervenom Phinish II? Built in the same fashion as the original Hypervenom release, it seems that Nike took on player feedback and reinstated one of the most popular uppers found on a boot in recent times. …

A few months back, Diadora started teasing the fact they were ready to drop something a little extra special for the Summer. They were not messing around on this one, with the Diadora Brasil Italy OG hitting market in Early May. Right before release, we received a neatly packaged, special edition pair. …