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Word is coming through that there will soon be a former glory brand back on the market, reborn after several decades of slumber. You might be familiar with Stylo Matchmakers, the boots worn by none other than George Best (as well as Kevin Keegan and Trevor Francis.) Well, they are on the …

A few weeks back, we were offered the opportunity to test out one of the most advanced rebounders currently on the market – the Munin m-station Talent Original. Being that it is pretty high tech piece of equipment, it also means the price is probably well above any soccer rebounder …

Today is the day; MLS Cup 2016 is set to kick off tonight at a frigid BMO field, Toronto. The hosts are set to welcome go to battle with Seattle Sounders in what should be an entertaining match-up. Before it all goes down, we wanted to do a quick rundown on the top players …

You hear it all the time; older players and coaches complaining about the lack of black boots on the pitch nowadays. Why are soccer brands not releasing tradition soccer shoes anymore? Lets be honest, they have a point. Over the past few years and with the growth in sales, bright and flashy …

Time for the second edition of our The World’s Best Boot Collectors series, where we showcase and get to know more about some of the best boot collectors around. In case you missed it, we caught up with dlbootroom in our first edition and the response has been awesome. This time we catch …

Just for fun, I put together a boot quiz for you guys to test your knowledge. Can anyone ace the test and get all 20 correct? After you finish, leave your score in the comments below! Have fun with it and share it to test your knowledge against your friends! …

Over the past few years, we have seen a dramatic rise in the number of “boot collectors” out there. These are the folks that have a true passion for soccer boots and love the rush of seeking out and owning pairs that other folks can only dream of seeing in …

What a crazy, wild roller coaster ride the past few months have been in the boot world. Limited edition releases and new “Packs” are being introduced before we’ve had a chance to truly digest the previous release. In all the madness, I’m sure there are a few of you that …

For those of you who are New Balance fans, they have just unveiled a limited edition release in the form of NB Furon Apex. This is a boot that draws inspiration from a very unusual source; the Peregrine Falcon. Recorded travelling at speeds of over 200mph, it is regarded to be the …

Over the past few months, we’ve been introduced to a wide selection of new boot releases and colorways as brands produce their “best of the best” to showcase in soccer’s biggest events. From Euro 2016 to the Copa America, and now with all of Europe’s big leagues are underway, we …

Being Irish, I grew up idolizing Robbie Keane. His Irish career, 18 years 145 caps & 67 goals, is absolutely unmatched and it is unlikely that we’ll ever see another Irish international player come close to the number of goals he scored. This week during the friendly vs Oman, the stats …

New Balance is back with some prototype colorways in their Furon 2.0 series. In similar fashion to last seasons releases, these feature a one-tone upper with the only contrast placed in the signature “N” symbol. Engineered and designed for those players seeking a single, momentous opportunity in game, the Furon 2.0 features …

Something just a little different. The latest turf specific shoe from Diadora comes in the form of Quinto6 TF. When it comes to quality and comfort, Diadora are one of the leading brands around. This is a shoe that combines both traits and gives players a fresh option when it …

When it comes to fancy tricks, freestylers are at the top of the soccer tree. While they might not necessarily have all the skills to make it as a professional on the pitch, the way wizards like Tom Folan, Billy Wingrove and Jeremy Lynch can manipulate a ball is incredible. …