Another classic cleat that Nike has recently released is the Nike Tiempo Super Ligera. If you have not heard much about this cleat there is a reason, the cleat is designed for the Asian market and the Japanese Bukatsu player. Little marketing has been done in the US or UK. Crafted from the softest kangaroo [...]
Posts from ‘December, 2008’
Footy Boots 2008 Cleat Awards
What a great article to check out! Footy-boots.com have come out with their annual awards for cleats. From the ‘best football launch of the year’ in the Bikkemberg cleats to the ‘best performance of a new boot’, Footy-boots give a great review of the year in cleats. Check it out right here.
Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Charcoal
Nike have released some crazy colored cleats lately with the Berry and then the Citron. But believe it or not, there is a classic looking Mercurial Vapor IV available! The Nike Mercurial Vapor IV FG – Charcoal/Red is a classic look on the extremely popular cleat. If you are like me you probably kept your wallet [...]
Club World Cup and Ronaldo in Citron
The FIFA Club World Cup is taking place in Japan at the moment. Manchester United walked their semi-final game with Gamba Osaka 5-3. Cristiano Ronaldo got on the score sheet while wearing his Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Citron. No doubt he wants a good showing in the International showcase tournament. Wayne Rooney came on as [...]
Not to be missed – Jose Interviews Rafa
Oh I do love Setanta Sports! Big love to the Irish pay-per-view station, which I would be lost without (I get English and Irish soccer, some Irish Rugby and the most important GAA sports!! Come on the Lily Whites). Well, thanks to the voice of Gift Grub’s Mario Rosenstock, you can now experience interviews you [...]
Citron in the Premier League
This weekend saw the Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Citron make its debut in the Premier League. And one of the first players to wear them was Cristiano Ronaldo. But they did not help, as Man Utd ended up 0-0 with Tottenham. Ronaldo did play well in the game, and the Citron cleats looked pretty well, but he [...]
Francesco Totti: Diadora LX-Pro
Francesco Totti, after playing over 500 games and scoring over 200 goals for Roma, continues to dazzle at the top level in Serie A. In the mid week Champions League game, Totti scored the second goal and sealed a 2-0 win over Bordeaux to seal top spot in the group. Totti scored while wearing the [...]
Nike Mercurial IV Citron debut
The Pink Panther has changed to the Citron Panther! After being the first to wear the Nike Mercurial IV Berry, Franck Ribery broke out the Nike Mercurial IV Citron in Bayern Munich’s final Champions League group game. Bayern Munich won the game 3-2, with Ribery getting on the score sheet. Zlatan Ibrahimovich and Adriano also [...]
