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Labeling the Adidas Ace 16+ TKRZ as “one of the most unusual pair of soccer shoes I have ever seen” is definitely not an understatement. Rather than being a regular styled boot, these are geared toward players that aim to master tricks needed to boss the cage. Think about the best small-sided footballers that need total 360 …

They are not currently available in the US, but those of you appreciate classically inspired boots are sure to appreciate an up close look at the Umbro Speciali Eternal. These boots were released earlier this year as the Double Diamond looks to compete against the likes of the Adidas Gloro …

It is no secret that we haven’t been big fans of New Balance and their range of boots released this year. Given the amount of time they had to release their line-up, and the fact they were building off the Warrior brand, we expected some killer performing boots. Yet, that …

Chapter 1: Savage Beauty The Cristiano Ronaldo story, as told through Superfly boot designs. Given the Worldly reputation of the Portuguese star, it only makes sense that the swoosh would create a unique project that pairs their ability to create top quality boots with awe inspiring designs. The first installment, …

Since their initial introduction to the market, each colorway in the adidas X15 series seems to have got better and better. One of the latest, and our preferred to date, comes in this extremely clean Whiteout colorway. The fact that they feature a metallic silver side panel might demote them …

If there is a brand making moves on the market right now, it is Under Armour. The American brand has been producing some of the most comfortable boots on the market of late, with the UA Speedform easily fitting into that bracket. Added to the high performance characteristics, UA has …

It is that time of year when players set their focus on getting into pique physical shape as they attack fall season. With that comes extra fitness sessions and for most, road running. With that in mind, I wanted to take a look at some of the better running shoe options. …

It only seems like a day ago that we talked about the release of the Adidas 11Pro SL. In fact, it was only 5 months ago. But, the super lightweight release has already passed its expiry date as adidas look to revolutionize their boot offering. That being said, there are …

Right after their release a few weeks back, I knew I just had to get my hands on a pair of the Puma evoSPEED 1.3 Graphic. From a design perspective, these boots have something extra special going on. We have seen plenty of deeply detailed boots released in the past, but …

Last August, adidas released a limited edition collaboration boot with renowned Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, this one labelled the Yamamoto adiZero F50 Dragon. It was the type of ferocious design that immediately grasped attention and had fans wondering what the highly visual graphic was all about. On release, we highlighted …

We’ve covered quite a bit on the new NikeFootballX series in recent weeks, including the introduction of the indoor focused MagistaX Proximo IC. After some soul searching, we admitted defeat in our efforts to obtain a pair in the introductory Stealth Black version and took the extremely vibrant Total Orange colorway …

If you are familiar with the Lotto Solista IV, you will be well aware that they are designed to shine bright under flashes of lights. The latest installment from Lotto features that same reflective upper effect, only this time around they come with an added design element. When you look …

As part of their master plan to re-engineer the indoor boot market through the Nike FootballX range, Nike actually retired some pretty sweet shoes. Case in point these Elastico Finale III. From a performance perspective, they have everything going for them, including a high number of positive reviews from players that ply their …

For those that want a boot that provides the same level of performance as the evoPOWER series but in a slightly different package, you are going to want to check these out. Puma just released a revolutionary new boot that has been specifically designed for, and will be worn by, …