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We are well overdue another addition to the Cleatology collection, so I pulled out these Lanzera Super Pro 94 boots to profile. This is the type of release that brings back vivid memories of when boots were created for comfort and durability, with no flashy colors needed to get them …

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 …

This weekend, we were treated to back-to-back teasers from the top two players in the market and it is going to make this week an interesting one. In typical fashion for Adidas and Nike, it sets them up to go head to head in the boot war, which is always …

On a daily basis, we receive a ton of emails from players who want help selecting a new pair of boots. In most cases, I am able to tell you the benefits of one pair over another, especially when you tell me what you are looking for. But, choosing a …

Over the past few years, we have a seen a sharp increase in the number of custom boots and designs released for players. It is a mix of marketing and allowing players to truly express their true artistic nature. At some stage, we have all dreamed about being able to …

When we started the Best XI by Brand Series, we had one thing in mind. To determine which brand was the best by their best eleven players. We have seen all three brands now and the players on them. Whether it be fiery Nike squad with a number of personalities, or …

We are heading into that time of year again when rain starts to fall more frequently and the state of natural firm ground surfaces are starting to change. In some cases, the changes are dramatic and mud becomes a weekly feature on your boots, while others will be lucky enough …

It is that time of year again, preseason has finished and now the real work starts for all college soccer players across the US. Some players are fighting for the opportunity to showcase their talents and get drafted in January while others are legitimately fighting to help their school win …

As players, we often grow emotionally attached to our boots and parting ways can become a real gut-wrencher. This is of course taking into consideration the fact they “treated you well”, kept your feet nice and cozy, helped keep you stable on those box to box runs and they provided …

We are a US based site, and we respect everything that happens here in MLS and with the USMNT. This story concerns boots (which we like to think we specialize in) and a very important issue – so it is absolutely worth highlighting. If you know anyone interested in entering …

A new EPL season is about to kick-off….OH YES! And as usual, we have a league set up on PremierLeague.com for you guys to get involved in. This year I promise to make it more interactive, and give weekly shout-outs, team updates and tips through our Facebook and Twitter page. …

Boot designers, you might want to look away from this one or towards it depending how serious you are about your profession. We here at SoccerCleats101 keep an open mind to every boot that comes in our door and we understand the time and effort put into creating soccer footwear. …

With the English season upon us, the Football Association’s Community Shield provides the first taste of top division competitive soccer. In a rare twist, this season’s game features a team no longer in the top flight of English soccer. Due to Wigan’s miraculous run in the FA cup last season, …

If you have checked out the SoccerCleats101 Instagram page, you will know I am a huge fan of all things soccer footwear and I love to post plenty of cool pics while checking out what you guys have to offer. Over the last few weeks, I have been asking readers …