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Adidas Predator LZ in Super Pink/White Released

May 15th, 2012

Adidas are not a company that are afraid to push boundaries and they definitely don’t sit by the wayside after releasing a new boot. Case in point this new colorway release in the Adidas Predator LZ range – officially listed as a Super Pink/White/Black, and yes it definitely is a men’s boot! It is a radically different release from the initial colorways and offers players a very unmistakeable look on the field.

We have been anticipating this DB colorway’s release after David Beckham debuted them in style last weekend and they blended in with the Galaxy kit pretty well. Lets be honest, it is definitely a look that will only appeal to a certain taste and you have to be pretty brave to wear a pair. But having seen the extreme popularity of recent Pink releases, I have a feeling that these boots will do pretty well!

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Tagged: Adidas Predator LZ · New Release · Pink Soccer cleat

PUMA Special Edition Speed Boot

May 14th, 2012

by bryan.

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Puma has just launched a very special and limited edition boot to the market, with only 50 of the unnamed speed boots available to purchase!

What a smart ploy this is by Puma! We regularly see players sporting blackout prototype boots, but Puma is taking it a step further by pre-releasing a limited number of eye-catching boots to really drive media attention ahead of the real boots impending release. Because of the unique pattern on the boot, it is extremely difficult to make out what they are all about – technically, they have nothing to lose.

What we do know about the new range is that they are a speed boot that weighs in at 6.4oz and it will feature a new monolayer microfiber upper. The stud configuration has also been radically altered from what we normally see on Puma releases.

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Tagged: puma soccer cleats · Speed boot

Adidas Predator LZ Review

May 14th, 2012

by bryan.

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There are certain expectations that come with every new Adidas release, especially in the popular Predator range. Yet on this occasion and the Adidas Predator LZ (or Lethal Zones), Adidas has dramatically changed things up. The result is a boot built for 90 minutes of control rather than the much expected power. The design is very eccentric and the lightweight nature of the boot makes things even more confusing! I had the opportunity to take in the Predator LZ launch event in Los Angeles last week and it turned out to be a very educational experience. With that information in mind and having already worn the boots in 5 games, here are my thoughts on the new release. For testing, the extremely visual Blue/Red colorway was used in a size 9US.

What does LZ stand for?
LZ stands for Lethal Zones, or the 5 performance areas that sit across the upper. Each zone has been strategically positioned to help improve ball control, handling and feel for increased precision and accuracy with every touch. The five zones include: First Touch, Dribble, Sweet Spot, Drive and Pass.

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Tagged: Adidas Predator LZ · Lethal Zones

Nike Clash Collection Released For Euro 2012

May 14th, 2012

by bryan.

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Nike has just unleashed a new range of colorways called the “Nike Clash Collection” that will be used by players in the 2012 Euro Championships this summer. Each striking color design stands out on pitch and delivers performance engineering for some of the best players in the world.

Nike’s Vapor VIII, CTR360 Maestri II, T90 Laser IV and Tiempo Legend IV boots will feature a color clash design of traditional white with a bold second color signifying each boots style to stand out on pitch. As reference, nothing has changed on the boot performance wise, they have simply undergone an upgraded paint job.

For those interested, each boot in the collection is currently listed and available to pre-order on Soccer.com.

“The clash of traditional white with very modern and youthful colors will make a really powerful and disruptive statement on pitch,” said Andrew Caine, Nike Global Creative Director for Football Footwear. “The Nike Clash Collection delivers highly engineered boots with sharp color contrast reflecting the clash of rivalries and competition we will see this summer. We’re celebrating that with distinctive and stand out color.”

We will be highlighting each new colorway throughout this week, with the range set to officially debut by Nike players in the Champions League Final in Munich this weekend.

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Tagged: Clash Collection · Nike

110% Compression (+ Ice) Gear Review

May 13th, 2012

by bryan.

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A few weeks back, I received some compression and ice-gear from a company called 110%. There are a lot of different recovery products to choose from on the market, with companies like Adidas and Nike leading the way. But there is something quite different about the 110% gear that puts it at a whole other level, with extreme benefits for players who strive to help their bodies recover in between games and training. After games and trainings, I have been making the most of the gear in order to test out how effective and useful it is for my body.

For testing I used the:

Blitz Knee Sleeve – Compression+ with cold therapy that targets both anterior and posterior knee. Seamless construction allows for maximum coverage.
Kick Back Quad Sleeves – Targeting the hamstrings and quads, Kick Back delivers performance enhancing compression during activity. 360° pockets and reusable ice inserts deliver simple, mobile effective recovery.

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Tagged: 110% · Compression Gear

Adidas Predator LZ – Launch Event Footage

May 11th, 2012

by bryan.

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Last weekend, we hit up the Adidas Predator LZ event that took place at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. You might have read some details about it during the week on our Facebook or Twitter page, but I know that actually seeing some footage of the event is really what you want! We caught up with Tor Southard for a Q&A session and then took on 5 different challenges that were set up specifically for the boots.

Check out the video below to get a good look at just what went down, and make sure to subscribe to KickTV for more videos.

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Tagged: Adidas Predator LZ · KickTV

Pele Trinity 3E in Snow White Released

May 10th, 2012

by bryan.

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You gotta love how clean and tidy this latest colorway in the Pele Trinity 3E series look! Hot off the heals of the new K-leather version released earlier this week, Pele Sports has unleashed a completely new look for players who love the Symbioskin upper range. This is the first version of the boot that is not black and is listed as a Snow White/Fiery Red – seems like an appropriate name with the Snow White and the Huntsman movie about to be released! from initial feedback, it is a real winner!

Below are the main points that you need to know about the Trinity, or alternatively you can head over to read the full review.

An all new type of upper called Symbioskin is used on the Trinity. It has been specifically developed just for this boot and is basically a low density, tri-laminate material. Because the material is so thin, you get great feel on the ball.
At a mere 5.6oz, these boots are designed for out and out speed, matching some of the lightest boots on the market.
Five blades on the front and 3 on the back make for one of the most unusual stud configurations you will ever see.
According to Pele Sports, “The extreme position of the rear tripod studs trigger earlier ground contact and stability with high velocity release and the forefoot studs permit excellent traction and explosive acceleration.”

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Tagged: New Release · Pele Trinity 3E

Spotted – Concave PT $25 Sell-Off Event

May 8th, 2012

by bryan.

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I wasn’t a fan of the Concave PT range of soccer cleats when I tested them, but they definitely drew a lot of attention when they were released and there were plenty of players interested in trying them. About a year ago, Concave actually filed for bankruptcy and since that time the range of boots have seriously dropped in price – but not to the extent of the current sell-off on eBay!

Right now you can pick up a pair of the soon to be unavailable boots with free shipping for only $25! That is what I would call an absolute liquidation event. I found that the performance of the boot was very average, but for players who wanted to test them out, this is a crazy good deal. Plus they will eventually make for a cool collectors edition.

There are tons of sizes and colorways available – check out the full line-up of boots right now on eBay.

*To put your mind at ease, BuySellItems – who list the boots on eBay – are a verified “Top Seller” and they claim the boots are 100% Authentic and Brand New.