Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working to create an awesome new version of our popular “Soccer Is Your Life” poster print in a popping Pink color. Through conversations with several readers, it seemed like Pink was the popular color of choice, to go alongside the extremely popular Soccer Is …
Read More »Boot Tech: Synthetics of the Future
The supple fit and feel of natural leather is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Major companies have stated their intent to do away with kangaroo leather because of the environmental impact. To compensate for their changes, they have developed synthetics with similar properties of leather. The concept of …
Read More »Checking Out the Aviata Volantes and Velo-Max
Our friends over at Aviata Sports have released some pretty sick new soccer balls as they look to expand in the soccer market, and they gave us exclusive access to the balls first. We received the two balls a few weeks back and have been using them to see what they …
Read More »FootGolf – Haggin Oaks, Sacramento – July 14th
We are quickly closing in on the first ever official FootGolf tournament to take place in Northern California, at the Haggin Oaks golf complex in Sacramento. If you haven’t had an opportunity to play FootGolf before, let me be the first to tell you that it is one of the …
Read More »Umbro GeoFLARE – Designed for the Firestarter
Long live Umbro – after a shaky year, the Diamond brand are back with a brand new boot that has been designed for “the firestarter on the pitch” – the Umbro GeoFLARE. Everything about this boot is intended to compliment an attacking styled player who wants to take on the …
Read More »Complete Guide to Picking The Right Pair of Soccer Cleats
Whether you are young or old, a new player to the game or a seasoned pro, everyone needs help selecting a new pair of boots from time to time. I receive plenty of emails from eager fans on a daily basis asking for simple tips and advice when it comes …
Read More »What Do You Not Like About A Particular Boot?
Has there ever been anything you haven’t liked about a particular boot? All to often, we are left talking about the things that we love about a new boot and all the great positives theyhave to offer. Well, I’ve decided to dedicate a post specifically to the things that we …
Read More »Puma evoSPEED 1.2 Review
When it comes to speed boots, Puma know what they are doing and they usually do it well. Case in point, this latest evoSPEED 1.2 release. With the likes of Sergio Aguero and Radamel Falcao endorsing the range, you can tell there are some key characteristics that define the type of player …
Read More »Top 5 Boots For Injury Prevention and Protection
One question I’m frequently asked is “What cleats should I wear?”, followed up with a story of related too sprained ankles, sprained knee ligaments, torn muscles or broken bones. Right now the main focus on the market today isn’t so much injury prevention or protection as it it creating a high …
Read More »Fathers Day – “Soccer Is Your Life”
In need of a different but really awesome gift for a soccer crazy Dad? If the answer is YES, then we have a pretty sweet deal to help you get one of our inspirational prints in time and at a discounted rate, this includes our pretty famous “Soccer Is Your Life” …
Read More »Tips and Tricks for Treating Sore Muscles: Legs
Tight, sore and achy muscles – there have been more than a few times on the field where I’ve felt like muscle soreness has held me back. One simple thing every player can do to boost their performance is self care to reduce these aches and pains. The most simple …
Read More »eBay Sell-Off Event – Tested Boots for Sale
I’m currently in the final stage of a move, and as a result I have a bunch of boots that need to passed on to new owners rather than sitting in storage for the next few months! Sadly, several of these pairs I am having a tough time parting with …
Read More »Soccer + Golf = FOOTGOLF! Live Tweet Sunday
This weekend, the inaugural California Footgolf Challenge 2013 takes part at River Ridge Golf Club in Oxnard, CA. For those of you not familiar with Footgolf, it is basically golf played soccer style. In other words, you kick a soccer ball and try and get it from the tee box …
Read More »Nike Kobe 8 Mambacurial – Basketball Meets Soccer
How awesome is this Nike KOBE 8 MAMBACURIAL release! For those of you that don’t know, Kobe Bryant actually grew up in Italy and he is a pretty avid soccer fan. With that in mind, Nike has combined the power of the Mercurial soccer cleat into a Basketball shoe and this is …
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