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Monthly Archives: August 2013

Nike Bomba Finale II – The Review

Nike Bomba Finale II Toe

After a long stint as the top turf boot on the market the Bomba Finale finally got a successor. The Nike Bomba Finale II is unrecognizable from the previous Bomba finale, it seems to more closely resemble the Hypervenom as they both utilize NikeSkin in the upper. There has been …

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End of Summer Transfer Rumor Mill – miadidas Style!

miadidas Transfer Rumors

The European football season is well under way and with it, the excitement and drama of the Summer transfer window. Players move to new clubs all the time in the modern game, often leaving supporters and fans wary of new signings and their commitment. What better way for professionals to …

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Mizuno Ignitus II KH – The Review

It’s not everyday that a rec league hacker can get his hands on a pair of boots which have been designed to the exact specifications of a World Class footballer! Thanks to my sister who was working in Japan, and brought me home a gift, I’ve been able to do …

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Best XI by Brand – Team Nike

Around a week ago we debuted our Best XI by Brand series by highlighting the company with the three stripes – Adidas (See: Adidas Best XI).  We are back at it again and this time we will take a look at Nike’s Best XI.  This team has some flare and …

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Top 5 Goalkeeper Gloves to Take a Look at

Goalkeeper Gloves

AESTHETICS? Yes Please! Picture this – You’re looking through websites like soccer.com, worldsoccershop.com, soccergarage.com, etc, and you click on “goalkeeper gloves.” You’re thinking, “This will be quick and painless.” However, we all know what happens at this point. You go in with an EXACT idea of what it is you …

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Adidas Shows Off Customized Predator LZs

  In part of an increased push to show off their MiAdidas customization, Adidas have created specialized Predator LZs for four of their biggest clubs. Some of the creations are better than others, but they are all a great example of how MiAdidas allows any customer to create the ideal …

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Santi Cazorla Becomes a Puma Player – evoSPEED 1.2

Cazorla in Puma evoSPEED

Arsenal playmaker and Spanish international, Santi Cazorla, has signed up to be a PUMA player. We actually spotted him wearing some new boots in Arsenal’s win vs Fenerbahce last night, but the signing was officially announced this morning. He is going to be wearing the Puma evoSPEED 1.2 going forward, …

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Ryal Europa: The Review

Ryal Europa featured

Italian, hand made, high quality kangaroo leather picked from Tuscan tanneries were some of the features that got me excited about reviewing the Ryal Europa. I’m a big fan of heritage leather football boots and was eager to find out if there was much difference between the standard machine made …

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Launch of PUMA’s Project Pink 2013

Puma Project Pink 2013

I feel it is only fitting that I write my intro piece as SoccerCleats101’s first female writer on a breast cancer awareness program. PUMA recently launched its fourth season of Project Pink on August 5th with a new collection featuring athletic apparel and soccer gear. Whether or not you know …

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Robin van Persie’s New Customized F50 adiZero

RVP Custom F50 adiZero

We now know that Robin van Persie has made the transition to the Adidas F50 adiZero, from the Adidas adiPower Predator. The Man Utd striker had been wearing the adiPower range for an extended period, so it made big news when he finally made the switch. [Also: RVP Sticks with …

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The Boot Report – New Boots for Jenkinson and RVP?

The Boot Report - Weekly

Taking to the field this weekend’s games in new boots was a new signing for Mizuno in England, Carl Jenkinson. He signed for Mizuno during the week and worn the Morelia Neo in the bright orange colourway. Mizuno is not new to the premiership or the championship but I believe …

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Rare Stock – We Found a Small Treasure Trove!

Dead Stock Soccer Cleats for Sale

As you are probably aware, I am always hunting down old school boots to add to the SoccerCleats101 collection. Well, last week I found a fantastic assortment of dead and rare stock being sold by one store. Normally I would have some reservations when I see so many available from …

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Introducing Cinquestelle Football Boots

Cinquestelle Football Boots

Cinquestelle, which translates to “Five Stars” in English, is a fitting name for this unique brand that specializes in hand made leather football boots. Doing some research, I accidentally stumbled across Cinquestelle and was instantly intrigued by the history and the character of this brand. Having contacted them, with the …

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