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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.

Up Close – New Balance 442

NB 442 Profile

If you are going to introduce a new heritage style boot to the market, you have to make sure to give them a classic name. The latest to drop is the New Balance 442. The game has definitely shifted away from what is a traditional 442 formation, but it is …

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Nike PhantomVNM “Behind The Design” Story

Nike PhantomVNM Creation Story

It is safe to say at this point that the Nike PhantomVNM Elite has been fully integrated and accepted by fans. Performance wise, they provide real quality, as we found out while testing them. Designed for finishers, they feature 13 blades on the instep’s precision PWR strike zone, set at specific …

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Up Close – New Balance Furon v5 Pro

Early last week, we received a pair of New Balance latest attack themed boot; Furon v5 Pro. Having finally nailed down a boot with quality performance in V4, the fifth generation comes with some pressure to deliver in an even better way. NB has gone with an Turquoise fade to …

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Marco Reus and the Laceless Puma FUTURE 19

It is without a doubt one of the most unique boot to player relationships out there; Marco Reus and the Puma FUTURE 19. For those familiar with the Puma FUTURE series, they are a boot designed to provide players with one of the most customizable fits on the market. Players …

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Puma Drop Stealth Black “Eclipse Pack”

Puma Eclipse Pack

Puma has released their first major 2019 colorway update on both the FUTURE 19.1 and the ONE 1, going for a stealth mode “Eclipse Pack.” We are talking pure black uppers, designed to satisfy even the most hardened traditional fans out there. Underfoot, they are treated to a clean white …

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adidas Drop Exhibit Pack Predator 19.1 WMNS

Predator 19.1 Women

adidas has dropped a fresh new Women’s version of the Predator 19.1 to complete their latest Exhibit Pack. They look absolutely sensation, with a mix of Black/Grey/Pink providing an extravagant Winter style appearance. Wolf Grey acts as the melting snow, with Pink heat blazing through from underneath. Talk about a colorway that …

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Nike PhantomVNM Elite Boot Review

Nike PhantomVNM Review

Over the past few weeks, we have been fully introduced to the latest boot specifically “designed for finishers.” The Nike PhantomVNM is a very dynamic boot with a seemingly familiar look to it, one that evokes memories of power themed silhouettes of the past. Yet, they are designed to be …

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adidas Predator 19+ “Initiator Pack” Unboxing

adidas predator 19+ initiator pack

Since their introduction as part of the recently released adidas “Initiator Pack”, the Predator 19+ in the Solar Red colorway has easily been one of the most easily recognizable on pitch. This was the first 19 version released to the market, with several key updates providing the most responsive performance from the silo to …

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