Tuesday , April 16 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.

Umbro GT Pro in Yellow

This latest colorway in the Umbro GT Pro has been on the market a while, but I have been delayed in getting around to profiling them. If you are a fan of speed boots that stand out on the field, offer high performance and value for money,  these are a pretty …

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Friday in “Review”

Without a doubt, this is one of the busiest periods I have had while working on SoccerCleats101, something I am not complaining about! There have been several new pairs of boots that have arrived for testing and tons of new releases/colorways hitting the market. In the last few weeks, I …

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Just Arrived – Nike CTR360 Trequartista II

I’m all about trying to incorporate a mix of reviews on the top line and mid-range releases. With that, one of the next reviews up will be on the Nike CTR360 Trequartista II. Having already tested the CTR360 Maestri II, I have the grounds to be able to bring a …

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Nike5 Gato Street in Chling Red/Varsity Red

The Nike5 Gato Street is a shoe that has been designed for players who like to get involved in soccer games whenever the opportunity arises. Along with a pair in the Sail/Victory Green colorway that I tested a few weeks back, Nike sent over this extremely bold Chling Red/Varsity Red …

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Puma Speed Star

Puma has unleashed their latest indoor soccer shoe, the Puma Speed Star, which takes some strong inspiration from the lightweight Faas running range (“Faas” translates to “Fast” in Jamaica). The Speed Star is designed to allow players to bolt from one end of the court to the other at lighting …

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Bumpy Pitch – BPFC Heritage

The latest Bumpy Pitch release comes compliments of, and is inspired by, the US Women’s performance at this summers World Cup in Germany. Oh, how close they got – but when it comes down to penalties, it really becomes a coin-flip. The BPFC team put something together to remember their …

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Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Review

This post is long overdue – I have had the Mizuno Wave Universe 3 running shoe in review since they arrived in April. These running shoes are very specific in nature and are without a doubt the lightest footwear of any kind I have had the opportunity to test. They …

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Puma V1.11 Review

Having had a few weeks to play around with the Puma V1.11, one thing is for sure – these boots are built for a specific type of player! They offer a very similar package to their predecessor’s, the V1.10, but my personal opinion is that Puma have made some very …

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Exclusive WeGotSoccer $50 Giftcard for $25!

We have again teamed up with WeGotSoccer for another exclusive deal that you won’t find anywhere else – a group coupon that gets you a $50 giftcard for only $25! Saving doesn’t get any easier than this – basically, you buy a $25 giftcard and the offer is doubled, so …

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Nike T90 Laser in Metallic Blue Released

The latest in the line of Nike Total90 Laser III releases comes this tough-to-figure-out Metallic Blue/Volt/Black colorful. By that, I mean the colorway has an interesting kick that you will either love or hate. I think it is the volt yellow on a metallic background that causes mixed opinions. Ultimately, …

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Which Release Do You Like Best?

There have been a few pretty sweet releases from the less synonymous brands over the past few weeks (ie those that are not the “Big 3” – Nike, Adidas or Puma.) Each release has its own style and I am sure they will all appeal to their own unique part …

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Just Arrived – Diadora Maracana RTX 12

Earlier today, a pair of Diadora Maracana RTX 12 arrived at my unexpectedly. If there is one that Diadora do well, it is produce consistent performing boots and I already know that these are no different. In fact, back when I started the website, one of my first pairs of …

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Under Armour Hydrastrike Pro Released

Under Armour are back with another pretty classic looking design – the UA Hydrastrike. I have to admit that every time UA releases a new boot, I become more impressed, and I honestly think they have what it takes to really start gaining a piece of the market. As an …

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Lotto Futura 100 Released

The latest release from Lotto comes in the form of one their most advanced boots yet – the Lotto Futura 100. Designed to combine style with the latest technology, these boots need to be taken seriously, and I like the direction Lotto have headed with this one. Not only do …

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