Every now and again a company will make a pair of boots and they will make you think two things. Why? And then, if you’re a certifiable boot loon quickly follow that up with, you know what I kind of want to get a closer look at them, and see what …
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April Fools? Ryal To Debut A Collared Heritage Boot!
It has to be some kind of weird early April Fools joke, right? That was my first thought while looking up the Instagram account of bespoke handmade Italian boot manufacturer Ryal, and discovering that apparently one of my favorite old school craft-boot (like craft-beer but for the boot world) manufacturers …
Read More »Ryal Classico Turf Review
Ryal are a company with great tradition and standard for releasing top quality boots. Having previously tested the Europa and Italia, I’ve been hugely impressed by the quality and performance on offer. A few weeks back, Ryal sent over a pair of Classico Turf shoes for review and these are Ryals …
Read More »Ryal Italia – Boot Review
Ryal make some of the highest quality and best looking football boots on the market If you like the old school look that is which I personally love, all of Ryal’s boots are handmade in Italy by highly skilled craftsmen and they also use the finest materials available. I have …
Read More »Ryal Europa: The Review
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 …
Read More »RyaL 1946 Perla – Edizione Limitata
For those who liked the classic nature of the Ryal 1946 Classic but needed something with a little more spice, check out the Ryal 1946 Perla! This is the type of boot that is designed to evoke memories of days gone when real footballers stuck with classic looks and real …
Read More »Ryal 1946 Review – Edizione Limitata
A classically inspired release that combines modern features with old-school design. This is the type of release we are seeing less of on the market, so it was quite refreshing to test!
Read More »Ryal La Storia Review
A few weeks ago, we featured the Italian brand Ryal and their classically designed boots for the first time. Unfortunately, their boots are not readily available here in the US and I asked you guys to hit up Ryal and let them know you wanted to read a review of …
Read More »Cleatology – Ryal Football Boots
If you are a fan of classically designed boots that come with a pretty storied history, check out what Ryal have on offer. Who are Ryal, I hear you ask? Well, they are an Italian designed footwear company who have been around since the 1940’s. Their boots are entirely handmade …
Read More »Diadora Brasil OG LT+ Limited Edition Silver Edition
As one of the most consistent brands on the market, Diadora are a leader in producing high quality, traditional style boots. I’ve always appreciated their ability to stay true to their morals by continually delivering truly classy releases. Case in point this latest version of Brasil OG LT+ that features …
Read More »What Are The 25 Best Soccer Cleats of All Time?
A few years back, Complex had a complete section on their site devoted to soccer footwear, something that we were able to provide input into. But since it has kind of fallen into the archives and out of the spotlight. Case in point, this 2012 article on the 25 Best …
Read More »Complete List Of Soccer Boot Brands From A-to-Z
Who doesn’t love a little extra education when it comes to boots and boot brands! With a little extra free time on our hands, we decided to try to piece together a complete list of influential boot brands that have played an impactful role in the world of soccer. It …
Read More »Best Boots Built for Class, Comfort and Tradition
For most players out there, the opportunity to wear a timeless, classic boot can brings positive emotions and evoke memories of games gone by. Recently, the heritage category has gone through somewhat of a renaissance, with new releases adding to some highly regarded options. You have a mix of timeless …
Read More »Umbro Join Collared Boot Movement With “Calibra”
So, it is true; Umbro is the latest brand to jump in on the high-collar movement with a limited release boot they’ve named “Calibra”. Featuring a high-cut collar, the ankle lining and inner sock is a neoprene material, designed to hug your foot in place underneath a leather upper with synthetic …
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