adidas is kicking off the year in stealth mode, with a collection of boots and a pack name that no one really understands. Welcome in the adidas Archetic Pack. This is the first adidas pack of 2019 that includes all of the current four signature silos; Predator, Copa, X and …

What better way to kick start the new year than with a new pair of boots! Sometimes a fresh pair can be just what the doctor ordered in getting back into game action, adding a little extra incentive to work harder on the pitch. With that in mind, we wanted …

When Nike released their latest Mercurial line-up, they did something a little different. Instead of giving the mid-tier option a distinctive name, they stuck with the Vapor tag. So, we were given the option of the Vapor XII Elite or the Vapor XII Pro. That has proved slightly confusing for …

When we talk about boots, we usually categorize pairs into different tiers. This usually has a lot to do with their original retail price, but it also closely related to the performance traits they have to offer, dictated by the types of technology they feature. In the past we used …

If you want a lifestyle shoe that lives up to the high-tech performance found in its FG equivalent, check out the adidas Predator Tango 18+ TR. Here is a shoe that raises the bar in terms of off pitch comfort and style, leveraging all the best adidas has to offer …

If you were watching the Man City vs Liverpool game today, you will recall the moment early on when John Stones cleared the ball off the line, saving himself from an embarrassing own goal. It looked like the ball might have crossed the line, but it ended up going to …

It is always fun running into a brand that you have never heard of before. This week, it was a Mexican brand called Garcis. There are probably a lot of you in Southern California who are familiar with the history of the brand, especially since they have been around since …

Nike is kick-starting 2019 with a luxurious set of new colorways that will have any player looking ultra classy on pitch. Welcome in the Nike Black Lux Pack. What could be better than a range of boots coated in a traditional Black finish that is complimented by slick Gold detailing? Each …

Puma is rounding out 2018 with a new set of spectacular releases that celebrate the path taken by players as they work their way to the top, welcome in the “Glory Pack”. Highlighted by Rose Gold accenting through the upper, both the Puma ONE 1 and the FUTURE 18.1 are …

If you are on the market for an after Christmas boot deal, we have one ready to go for you! The folks at soccer.com have sent us over an exclusive deal that gets you $20 off orders of $99+ by using our code CLEATS101 now through December 31st! This is a perfect deal to …

For many players, owning a pair of Umbro boots was a given during their youth playing days. The Double Diamond has a reputation for producing quality boots, but they have been very quiet over the past few years here in the US. One of the newest additions to the market …

Here is an odd story coming out of Spain today. Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has been ordered to continue wearing adidas boots, after he tried to make a break from the 3-stripe this past Summer. Basically, Rafinha thought that his contract ended this past June, and made the decision to switch …

Lionel Messi received his fifth Golden Shoe award yesterday, claiming it for the 2017/18 La Liga season. The Barcelona forward scored 34 times in 36 La Liga games, pipping Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to the prize after the Egyptian netted 32 times in the Premier League. During the season, Messi wore several …

As the final installment in the boot story of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Nike Mercurial Superfly Chapter 7 holds huge significance in the boot world. Since 2015, we have been treated to specially designed releases that have pieced together the soccer history of Cristiano Ronaldo. Each boot in the “CR7 Chapters”series has …