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Bryan Byrne

The mastermind behind the revolution that is SoccerCleats101. Bryan started this website back in 2008 and has been testing boots on a daily basis ever since. Check out our About Page for more details on Bryan and the website.

Nike Free Hypervenom 2 FS – Insignia Blue Edition

Nike Free Hypervenom 2 FS

When it comes to off pitch style, it is hard to look past the Nike Free Hypervenom 2 FS series. Inspired by the soccer version, these shoes have proved a huge hit among more than just soccer players. Although not the latest colorway to be released, this extremely cool Insignia Blue/Ivory/Midnight Navy/Photo …

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What Is New With the Puma evoSPEED 1.4?

evoSPEED 1.4 featured

There was no high-profile release for the evoSPEED 1.4, instead Puma chose a low-key introduction for their latest speed boot installment. It is not a traditional move, but it does signal that the performance of this version is not intended to differ too greatly from the evoSPEED 1.3. There are some …

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Puma evoPOWER 1.3 Camo Released

evoPOWER 1.3 featured

Puma tease their next generation power release in the form of the evoPOWER 1.3 Camo. Set to be the first boot we see launched in 2016, the major details of this boot are hidden under a striped design as Puma keep things under wrap. In order to move the evoPOWER …

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How Puma Solved Their evoSPEED SL Durability Problem!

PUMA evoSPEED SL-S featured

Puma has released a new boot that solves the “for game days only” quandary that came with the evoSPEED SL. Welcome in the Puma evoSPEED SL-S. What makes these so different is a new monolayer microfiber upper material, which results in more durability for the everyday player. The evoSPEED SL was introduced …

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The Heather Flyknit Superfly Has Arrived

Heather Flyknit featured

You might recall a few months back when we introduced you to Heather Flyknit; a revolutionary new design placed on an upcoming Women’s Mercurial boot. Well, finally the Nike Mercurial Superfly in Racer Blue/Bright Mango (with Heather Flyknit) has been released! These were touted for official release in early 2016, so it …

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The 25 Biggest Boot Stories of 2015!

2015 Biggest Boot Stories

What a year 2015 has been in the boot world! From exquisite designs to funky technology and everything in between, there hasn’t been a week where we’ve been left exposed to boredom. We’ve had new brands enter the market and seen the end of some classic silos. Rather than just running …

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Backed By Messi, “Above & Beyond” – Episode 2

Messi Episode 2

The journey continues! Today adidas released “Above & Beyond”, Episode 2 of the Backed by Messi series, a campaign that follows the journey of ten players handpicked by the world’s best player to join Team Messi. The ten players recruited to Team Messi are: •             Robert Kenedy (Chelsea FC, Brazilian) …

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Odell Beckham Jr’s Festive Pre-Game Christmas Cleats

Odell Beckham Jr Christmas Boots

We are familiar with soccer players busting out crazy boot designs to dazzle opening players during games, but American football players don’t quite have the same freedom with their cleats. Pre-game warm-up is the one time they can showcase their custom creations, and Odell Beckham Jr wore an extremely unique pair …

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NikeFootballX Safari Pack Released

Who remembers the 2010 CR7 Mercurial SuperFly II that shocked the world with the very first soccer style safari print? Well, Nike has created a fresh collection with a similar look in the form of the NikeFootballX Safari Pack. On offer in the Safari Pack is the HYPERVENOMX, MAGISTAX, MERCURIALX. …

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Paul Pogba Switches Into adidas Laceless Boots

At this stage, we are all pretty comfortable with the fact that Paul Pogba wears what he wants – and it is a breath of fresh air! Having worked his magic in Nike Magistas over the past several months, he has made a very nonchalant switch to an unnamed blackout adidas …

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Adidas Release ERREJOTA; Official FIFA Match Ball For 2016

Errejota FIFA Soccer Ball

Rio de Janeiro is the inspiration for adidas’ latest 2016 Official Match Ball – ERREJOTA. With a Brazilian DNA, ERREJOTA carries the nationally recognized green and yellow colors, a tribute to the country’s flag. The design comes in a wave pattern, which is a reference to the sidewalks along Rio’s …

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