Playing soccer on artificial turf pitches during summer months comes with one big problem – the heat of the surface. And if you are anything like me, playing on blazing hot turf with your feet on fire is something that can really take the fun out of playing. This is …
Read More »Mizuno Morelia Neo II “Beta” Released
Mizuno has released a statement boot announcing their reintroduction to the speed boot category. Introducing the lightest ever Morelia, the Neo II Beta, that is limited to just 3500 pairs worldwide. This is somewhat of a strip-down model of the Morelia with some radical changes, as Mizuno modify their tried …
Read More »Initial Reaction to the Copa 19+ and Copa 19.1
They have been on the market a while, but we finally managed to get our hands on both top tiers in the adidas COPA19 series and wanted to share some initial feedback. After finishing the X19+ review, where the laceless upper combines synthetic materials to keep you locked in the …
Read More »adidas X19+ Boot Review
What is more fun than playing in a game and having an opposing player look at your boots with a little bot of confusion as to why you don’t have any laces! Yes, laceless boots are much more prominent in today’s game, but there is still something really unique about …
Read More »Up Close – New Balance Tekela v2 Pro
This weekend, we got our first chance to experience the next generation New Balance Tekela v2 Pro, an upgraded version of the boot designed for players that want to set the tempo. Just like the original Tekela, a soft and thin synthetic microfiber is used through the upper, offering a …
Read More »adidas X19+ What is X-layskin?
Given that they are a laceless boot, the upper material on the adidas X19+ plays a huge role in its overall performance. It is the single most important piece that makes the boot wearable without the use of laces to tighten up. On this latest version of X, adidas has …
Read More »Umbro Medusae III Pro Boot Review
If leather and speed are two of the key requirements for your next pair of boots, these you have to check out! Umbro quietly dropped the Medusae III Pro earlier this year, as an alternate to the Elite, laceless version. Here in the US, there wasn’t a whole lot of …
Read More »Messi Jumps Into New Nemeziz 19.1
Lionel Messi is gearing up in a fresh new boot colorway as he prepares for the 2019/20 season. Released as part of the Hardwired Pack, the latest Nemeziz 19.1 features a vibrant Shock Pink upper colorway, with some black detailing providing a contrasting yet complete look. By now, you are …
Read More »adidas “Hardwired Pack” Released
With shades of solar green, aqua blue and magenta across the current adidas line-up, the Hardwired Pack is without a doubt one of the most vibrant we have seen in recent times. Think highlighter colors, with each of the X, Predator, Nemeziz, Copa getting their own unique shade. The iconic …
Read More »adidas Release “Inner Game” Pack
Has the combination of blue, black and gold ever looked so good? If you are looking for a fresh adidas look, the Inner Game Pack offers players a no-nonsense look that is sure to stand out on pitch. Leading the charge is the X19 and the Nemeziz19, with adidas putting …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo Debuts Mercurial Superfly 7 CR “Shuai”
Cristiano Ronaldo has his first exclusive boot release in the Mercurial Superfly 7 silo, with Nike creating a design inspired by the connection between CR7 and the country of China. That is somewhat of a wild connection, but Nike is taking advantage of a growing Chinese market and CR7’s popularity …
Read More »Nike Mercurial By You Now Available!
Nike has dropped their latest Mercurial boot silo onto Nike By You platform (what was formally Nike ID) giving us a true glimpse at how the speed boot can be completely customized. The system for creating your own look is pretty simple; Nike provides you with the canvas and tools …
Read More »Up Close – Pantofola d’Oro Del Duca
What could be better than a pair of Golden Slippers that actually fits inside your budget? The Pantofola d’Oro Del Duca is the latest in Italian craftsmanship, built with all the quality you’d expect from a Pantofola release. Yet the price deviates substantially from the norm, dropping in at a …
Read More »New Balance Tekela v2 Released
New Balance Football has revealed the brand new Tekela v2, an upgraded version of the boot designed for players that want to set the tempo. Having experienced such a positive first generation welcome, there is a lot of excitement as fans wait to see just what this latest version has …
Read More »