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What a few weeks it has been, with Nike and adidas dropping some spectacular remakes for fans to adore. All three releases – Nike Phantom VSN 2 “Future DNA Hypervenom”, adidas Predator Mania “Tormentor” and Nike Mercurial Vapor “Future DNA Mercurial” – provide their own unique set of attributes while …

With the arrival of the all-new Nike PhantomVSN 2, many of you have been asking how they compare against the first generation version. Featuring a striking Risk Red upper colorway, Nike is proudly showcasing their latest creation in style with a revamped fit, superb texture and an easier foot entry. …

With the recent release of the Initiator Pack, adidas introduced us to the next generation Predator 19+. I say next generation, but that is not exactly the case. Rather than re-creating the Predator silo, adidas made some modifications and updated the Predator 18+ in a very simple fashion. If you …

The all new Phantom line-up is complete, as Nike has unleashed the replacement boots for Magista and Hypervenom under one silo name. It is a bold move from the Swoosh, one that is sure to create some confusion with fans through release, as we familiarize ourselves with what exactly VSN …

With so many boot choices currently available to players, it can be difficult finding the right boot for your particular style of play. Two hugely successful recent releases, the adidas Predator 18+ and Nike Mercurial Superfly, offer completely different sets of characteristics but are both the leading boot options for …

Some of you might currently be weighing up the option of buying a pair of boots from the latest adidas X18 line-up. They have become a hot commodity this preseason, leaving players with a decision to make. Do you go laceless (X18+) or laces (X18.1)? Do you invest in an …

We have had a lot of new tech advanced releases introduced to the market in recent times. Two that have stood out and received much praise are the adidas Predator 18+ and the Puma FUTURE 18.1. It is not easy meshing new pieces of technology along with solid performance, but …

With the adidas Predator series officially back as a mainstream market release, there is currently a lot of people looking to jump back into the famous silo. It was one of the most highly anticipated new arrivals in recent time; the reintroduction of a true icon. There is a significant difference …

We are in the midst of indoor season, and there is sure to be a lot of players looking to find their next IC specific shoe. With many top options available, we wanted to compare two of the most talked about right now. For Nike it is the special edition MercurialX …

Earlier this year, Under Armour introduced us to the dynamic flow-molded Clutchfit 3.0 3D. You can see that they set out with a pretty specific plan by using a crazy “3D Clutchfit Auxetic upper” design that flexes and moves with the foot. That initial limited edition release went so well, they brought the silo back for …

If there was a boot in the Nike series that needed a serious face lift, it was the heat map labelled Magista Opus. You might recall how Nike basically turned the forefoot of the second generation Opus into the face of an oily teenage boy. As much as that sounded like a …

After some research, you finally decide on the next pair of boots that you want to buy. In the midst of that decision process, you choose to wait it out for the next newest colorway to arrive. But, just as it arrives, a second version with a completely different naming convention …

If you have looked to pick up some new boots from the latest signature CR7 range, you might have noticed some direct similarities within all silos and also several key differences. Featuring a unique Seaweed/Metallic Silver/Volt/Racing Green colorway, this is Chapter 3 of Nike’s boot series to honor the iconic Portuguese …

When the Nike Magista 2 was released a few weeks back, there was a number of players that immediately pointed out how they were very similar looking to the third generation Hypervenom series. One of the most notable similarities is the use of performance texturing across the upper, it creates …