Cleat reviews

For most players that can’t afford to buy high end boots, the Nike T90 Strike IV seems to be one of the next best options. Built as an identical looking replica of the T90 Laser IV, the Strike features some toned down technology in the strike zone as well as …

Diadora are no stranger to releasing distinctive releases with quirky visual designs. In fact, it is sort of their forte and this latest release follows that consistent trend! The Diadora Evoluzione K Pro is a boot that mixes a traditional upper with an unmistakeable, attention grabbing look. Right through the …

What an incredible publicity winner the Nike Mercurial Vapor 8 has turned out to be. There is no doubt that Nike were expecting a mass of positive feedback from the release, but not to the levels that we have seen over the past 2 weeks! Where the Vapor VII was …

Having the opportunity to test out a Mizuno boot is always a good time – especially since they are still tough to get hold of here in the US. A few weeks back, the Mizuno Wave Ignitus 2 arrived in and I have been working with them since to see …

As we continue our bid to diversify the site, I picked up a pair of Adidas F30 adiZero boots a few weeks back and have had them in testing. The F30 sits as the 2nd tier release in the adiZero range and offers players a similar look to the F50 …

Matching heritage with speed seems to be the “in” thing at the moment, and Puma has got in on the act with this King Finale SL release. As you would expect, I was a little skeptical upon hearing Puma had plans to strip down the ever consistent King series. I …

Another one of Lotto’s releases in the 2011 series was the Futura 100, a boot built around the ideals of speed. At 9.8oz, it doesn’t feel right adding them to the speed category, but everything about them is geared toward players who want traction and top acceleration out of turns. …

Seen as one of the more traditional ranges on the market, the adiPure has been a top choice for many players through its short life. With a high level of consistency and a high performing upper, they offer one of the best value for money options on the market. This …

We have seen Umbro emerge as a force with several key releases over the past few months, and this latest edition to the Speciali range is another boot that is already turning heads. The Umbro Speciali 3 joins the market at a time when heritage releases are all the rage, …

In an effort to add more diversity to the site, I picked up a pair of Nike Tiempo Flight a few weeks back for testing. The Flight offers players a 3rd option in the Tiempo range, behind the Elite and Legend releases. In a sense, they are seen as a …

 Mizuno are a brand that continue to tease the taste buds of soccer players in the US with their range of consistent performing boots proving difficult to buy here! If there is an opportunity that the Japanese giant will enter the market, the Supersonic Wave 2 will certainly be a …

Even though they don’t compete with the top ranges on the market, lotto continue to produce top class releases that offer optimal performance to professional players. You only need to look at Italy’s Serie A and the number of players wearing Lotto there as an example of their appeal. This …

The latest power boot to hit the market comes in the form of the creative Puma PowerCat 1.12, or PWR-CT 1.12. The PowerCat line has dramatically changed through its existence and this edition offers a very unique final package. Right after release, the response from players was extremely popular, with …

ASICS are a company that are relatively new to the US market, with only a few boots released for players to choose from. But, what they have done well is create boots to match the expectations of top players! One of those boots is the Lethal Stats, a boot that …