Initial Impression The second top tier boot from Warrior Sports is the Warrior Gambler S-Lite. In something we have become accustom to from Warrior Sports, the Warrior is a bright, different, and interesting boot. At first glance, the checkered black and yellow stands out right away, not only because of …

This weekend, we were treated to back-to-back teasers from the top two players in the market and it is going to make this week an interesting one. In typical fashion for Adidas and Nike, it sets them up to go head to head in the boot war, which is always …

As every keeper knows, there are several key factors when determining the right glove to buy and go with. After all, once that glove is selected, the bond should be like that of an Avatar and its horse or flying creature—super strong and to the death. A keeper’s glove can …

I had the pleasure of testing out the PUMA evoSPEED 1 cleats over the past few weekends. In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, PUMA is helping raise awareness with yet another product through their Project Pink Campaign – an Azalea Pink version of the evoSPEED 1 cleats. While I …

Believe it or not, a pair of used Nike Hypervenom Phatals just sold for $3,601. That’s right, three thousand, six hundred, and one United States dollars.  But not just any old pair of Phatals. This pair was worn in game by an American Football player! Brandon Marshall took to the …

On a daily basis, we receive a ton of emails from players who want help selecting a new pair of boots. In most cases, I am able to tell you the benefits of one pair over another, especially when you tell me what you are looking for. But, choosing a …

Stiffness and flexibility is one of the more overlooked features on soccer boots, but they can make or break your boot comfort. How many people like it when their boots are as stiff as a rock? Not many. But what about when you wear boots so flexible they are practically …

From the upper, to the lack of a fold over tongue, to the conical stud pattern, this rendition of the Maracana represents a drastic change from Diadora Maracana’s of the past. This version is listed as the Diadora Maracana L, and utilizes an ultra soft, water resistant, calf skin upper. …

A few weeks ago, I was sent the Retro Star Classic to provide you guys with a performance review as to how this stunning pair of football boots performed. For a detailed look at the brand and the history have a look at Andrew’s article “The RetroStar Classic in Cognac” …

Over the past few years, we have a seen a sharp increase in the number of custom boots and designs released for players. It is a mix of marketing and allowing players to truly express their true artistic nature. At some stage, we have all dreamed about being able to …

So Fall has dropped, and if you’re a rec player north of the 49th parallel (or in the Northern US), you’re probably in that awkward transition from the outdoor game to the small sided indoor game. Playing multiple nights a week on various surfaces (including court, carpet, and various turf …

Check out these exclusive, limited edition Adidas F50 adiZero that have been released to coincide with this weekends Portland Timbers versus Seattle Sounders game, otherwise known as the the Cascadia Cup. This one has the potential to cause a mass frenzy! Officially listed as a Metallic Gold/Green Zest/Metallic Silver, the design can easily …

Cinquestelle are a very special company who have been hand making footwear since 1911, with a very storied and impressive history and the fact that I have found hand made football boots to have always been the best available it is fair to say I was excited to see how …

“Customized Product without the Customized Price” As the life of a centre half can be hard sometimes, you might have to replace different types of gear that some other positions on the team might not have to. A goalkeeper might have to change gloves, one or twice a season depending …