Friday , April 26 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.

Adidas miCoach Technology – A Case Study

A hot topic right now is how effective Adidas new miCoach technology is for players. It has not been designed for top level professional, instead its functionality has been built for both aspiring professionals and your everyday player – those that have a desire to improve their performance on the …

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Nike Superfly III CR7 – Picture Summary

We have already tested the Nike Superfly III, but since the latest two-tone CR7 edition just arrived in the door, I thought it would be worth highlighting them in a picture summary! This is the 2rd Cristiano Ronaldo inspired colorway in the Superfly III range, with the previous black-on-black Safari …

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Nike Tiempo Flight Review

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 …

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Diadora Evoluzione K Pro GX 14 Released

Diadora are back with a new, rather full-flavored release, the first we have seen from the Italian company in a while. There are a lot of visuals behind the Evoluzione K Pro GX 14 and it is a boot that features plenty of Diadora’s key technology. The first release in …

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Mizuno Supersonic Wave 2 Review

Mizuno Supersonic Wave 2

 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 …

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Just Arrived: Puma King Finale SL

Puma King Finale SL arrived

You can call this somewhat of a “surprise arrival” as I wasn’t expecting a pair for review – but having the Puma King Finale SL in hand, I am excited about testing them! Puma has followed a growing trend by producing a lightweight version of its heritage boot. I’m not …

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Adidas F50 adiZero miCoach vs Pele Trinity

I have received several emails from readers recently, looking for details on which boot is a better option; the Adidas F50 adiZero miCoach or the Pele Trinity 3E. Both boots offer their own individual set of positive characteristics to the market, so defining which one is “better” is simply unrealistic. …

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Just Arrived: Adidas adiPure 11Pro

adiPure Logo

I have been waiting to get my hands on these for a few weeks now, but finally the Adidas adiPure 11Pro has arrived for review! The newest heritage boot from Adidas features a Taurus leather upper, a ton of modifications and it comes in at a lightweight 8.2oz – the …

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Umbro Speciali 3 in Black/Blue Released

Hot off the initial release of the Umbro Speciali 3, there is another new time-honored colorway available for players to choose from! The most impressive part is that we have the first exclusive images of the boots, to give you an up-close and personal view of just how they look. …

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Puma King Finale SL Released

There is a traditional look about this release, but under the hood the offer what you don’t expect! The new Puma King Finale SL weighs in at a pretty appetizing 7.9oz, which represents a 1.3oz drop from the regular King Finale. Off course, it is the regions where the boot …

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Puma V1.11 in Dresden Blue/White/Lime Punch

The first Spring looking release of the year has hit the market, coming in the form of the Puma V1.11. We are pretty familiar with eccentric releases from Puma and this Dresden Blue/White/Lime Punch offers a combo of colors that sway well away from tradition. Reaction to the release has …

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Puma PowerCat 1.12 in Black/Dark Shadow/Lime Punch

Straight off the bat, I can tell you that simply looking at pictures of this new colorway in the Puma PowerCat 1.12 series really doesn’t do them justice. It comes in an official Black/Dark Shadow/White/Lime Punch, but the Dark Shadow upper that sits around the ankle region offers an almost …

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Adidas F50 adiZero in Phantom/Electricity

If you are a fan of the Adidas F50 adiZero range, but have not yet found the right colorway, Adidas has released a new Phantom/White/Electricity version that incorporates a recent release with very atypical colors. From what we have seen so far, this is one of the better looking releases …

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