Thursday , March 28 2024

Ethan Edwards

Ethan is our guy who is going to take things to the next level as a SoccerCleats101 pro player. He is set to play on one of the best high school soccer teams this Spring (Blacksburg HS, VA) and will be providing us with news and reviews from a competitive standpoint. Find him on Twitter if you want to talk High School soccer!

Diadora Brasil Classic – Boot Review

Finally readily available in North America, the Diadora Brasil Classic is designed to be a top competitor to the Adidas Copa Mundial.  Just by looking at them, you can tell that they are a heritage boot. They have the good old conical stud pattern and the long tongue. And considering …

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The Klitch Footwear Clip Review

Footwear clip? The Klitch? You have probably never heard of those two things before, and you probably didn’t know there was even a product that held your shoes together. The Klitch is a patented footwear clip that was invented to free up your hands and hang extra footwear on the outside of …

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NFL Kickers – What Boots Are They Wearing?

After seeing Brandon Marshall wearing the lime green Nike Hypervenoms a few weeks ago, I couldn’t resist checking out what NFL kickers wear. After all, the kickers are the ones that have to put the ball through the giant yellow field goal with the eyes of around 70,000 people watching …

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Boot Tech: Soleplate Flexibility

Stiffness and flexibility is one of the more overlooked features on soccer boots, but they can make or break your boot comfort. How many people like it when their boots are as stiff as a rock? Not many. But what about when you wear boots so flexible they are practically …

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Brek Shea x Left Foot Studio – Custom F50s

We have all heard of pros getting custom boots.  Whether it be a custom pair of miadidas or NIKEiD, they are all unique and personalized to the player.  Sometimes we also see custom blackout boots done professionally or even by amateur players themselves.  However, one thing we haven’t seen is a player deliberately paint …

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Diadora Maracana L – Boot Review

The Diadora Maracana RTX 12 has earned its reputation over the past years as the go-to boot for players wanting consistent high quality.  Diadora decided that it was time for an upgrade and they brought out the all new Diadora Maracana L, with L standing for Leather in this case.  …

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Nike Mercurial Veloce IX AG – Boot Review

Nike Veloce AG

A long time front runner for Nike, the mercurial series has always had a reputation for having explosive speed and a barefoot feel.  But for those who can’t splash the cash on the top of the line Vapor, the mid tier has proven itself as a solid option.  The Mercurial …

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Best XI by Brand- Team Puma

Puma evoSPEED White detailed

We have covered the Nike and Adidas Best XI teams over the past few weeks and now we will take a look at Puma’s.  Considering all the hype surrounding big name players that the big two soccer brands seem to get, Puma still have managed to get their fair share …

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Nike T90 Laser IV Players – What Are They Wearing Now?

Hypervenom vs T90 Laser

What happens to the loyal wearers of a boot when a brand discontinues the range?  That was the case when Nike replaced T90 range with the Hypervenom, leaving their sponsored players with a few options on what boots to wear.  Obviously Nike had some say in what the players switched …

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Best XI by Brand – Team Nike

Around a week ago we debuted our Best XI by Brand series by highlighting the company with the three stripes – Adidas (See: Adidas Best XI).  We are back at it again and this time we will take a look at Nike’s Best XI.  This team has some flare and …

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Best XI by Brand – Team Adidas

How do you find out what the best brand in soccer is? Of course it is hard to tell by their product, as everyone has their own preferences.  But what about by the players?  It is easier to pick the best players because it is hard to argue with in-game …

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The Best of Summer Releases

Neymar Nike Hypervenom

Although there may not be much action on the pitch, it has been a monumental summer in the boot world, with new releases all across the board.  As we approach the end of summer and the start of a new football season, it is good to look back and see …

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