Thursday , April 18 2024

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 Mercurial Vapor 8 Released – Explosive Speed

Nike is back with a new release in the Mercurial Vapor range that looks to blow the Vapor VII out of the water! The Nike Mercurial Vapor 8 has been completely re-engineered to suit the needs of players who want great control and a new level of traction. There is …

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Adidas F30 adiZero Review

Adidas F30 SprintWeb

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 …

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Puma V1.11 in White/Fluo Pink Released

I’m liking this new colorway release in the Puma V1.11 series! It is officially listed as a White/New Navy/Fluo Pink and it offers a slightly off-beat, yet refined look for players. In recent seasons we have seen many different Pink releases hit the market and they have all managed to …

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Puma King Finale SL in Black/Rosso Corsa Released

Puma has released the second colorway in their new King Finale SL range, and this version has a slick, contemporary look to match their lightweight status! Officially listed as a Black/Rosso Corsa/PUMA Silver, you get the distinct feeling that Puma is looking to gain some mainstream fans who prefer to …

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Lotto Futura 100 in Acacia Green Released

Lotto Futura 100 Acacia Green

This latest colorway in the Lotto Futura 100 range has actually been on the market a while, it is simply me getting around to it a little later than expected. But, what better timing to talk about the Acacia Green/Obsidian Blue colorway than the week of St Patricks day although …

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Cleats by Position: The Utility Player

Utility Soccer Cleats

Quite often we receive emails from players looking to find out what the most suitable boot to wear is if they play multiple positions on the field. The Utility Player is usually the player that knows and can play multiple positions effectively when needed. They are the players that coaches …

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Pele Sports 1970 in Amazon Green Released

Just when you think everything in the world of Pele Sports seems to be normalizing on the success of the Trinity 3E, they come and sucker punch us all with a new and very eccentric release in the Pele Sports 1970 series. Is this a smart or a feeble decision …

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Adidas F50 adiZero vs adiZero 5-Star

On several occasions, I have received emails from readers who want to know what the difference is between the Adidas F50 adiZero soccer cleats and the Adidas adiZero 5-Star football cleat. Both boots offer a similar look and seem to carry a lot of the same technology, but there has …

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WeGotSoccer Super Tuesday Deal – 40% Off

The guys at WeGotSoccer are at it again – and this time they are offering customers a whopping 40% OFF boots and apparel in their sale section on what is known as “Super Tuesday”. Unfortunately, I don’t have a great deal of interest in the political side of things (best …

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Puma King Finale SL Review

Puma King Finale SL Profile

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 …

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Puma PowerCat 1.12 in Metallic Blue/Orange Released

Puma are a company that have no fear when it comes to pushing boundaries and releasing boots that offer something just a little different to the market. This latest colorway in the Puma PowerCat 1.12 range offers players a pretty bold choice in terms of design and is definitely different. …

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Adidas F50 adiZero in White/Core Energy/Black Released

Adidas has gone modern Captain America with their latest colorway release in the F50 adiZero range. It is set to be one of the more popular colorway releases to date in the advanced speed-boot series, and I have no doubt that this White/Core Energy/Black will make for a pretty awesome …

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