He might have just turned 20 years old, but Kylian Mbappé is easily ranked as one of the top soccer players in the World right now. In the 88 games he has played in Ligue 1, he has scored 50 goals and created 23 assists. And this past summer he helped …
Read More »Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 NJR Silêncio Released
With his impending return from injury on the horizon, Nike has introduced a new boot called Mercurial Vapor 360 NJR Silêncio specifically for Neymar to wear. The new NJR Silêncio boot represents this and celebrates Neymar Jr.’s capacity to silence doubts, dismiss distractions and let his skills speak on the field. If you are wondering …
Read More »Laceless Umbro Medusae III Elite Arrives!
Released in October, we have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the limited edition Umbro Medusae III Elite. And this week, Umbro’s first ever laceless boot finally dropped in the US. We are talking next level innovation, with the double diamond combining laceless speed with an ultimate k-leather touch. The real …
Read More »Up Close – New Balance 442
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 …
Read More »adidas Nemeziz Messi 18.1 “Energy Mode” Feature Review
Take this one as a mini throwback, as we revisit the signature boots worn by Lionel Messi at the World Cup last Summer, the Nemeziz Messi 18.1 released as part of the adidas Energy Mode Pack. This pair sort of missed us when they were initially released, but it just so happens …
Read More »Ultimate Guide to Picking The Right Pair Of Soccer Cleats
With new boot releases hitting the market on a weekly basis, it can be pretty daunting trying to find the right boot to match your style of play. Yes, it is great to have so many great options on offer, but selecting a brand, then a silo and then a …
Read More »Nike PhantomVNM “Behind The Design” 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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Nike Mercurial Superfly360 Joins The “Game Over” Pack
Nike has dropped a classy version of the Mercurial Superfly360 to go with the PhantomVNM found in the Game Over Pack. This is a colorway we definitely haven’t seen the swoosh use before, so it adds a new look to the speed themed silo. The yellow striped graphic on the side …
Read More »What is the Difference Between Predator18 and Predator19?
With the recent release of the Initiator Pack, adidas introduced us to the next generation Predator 19+. I say next generation, but that is not exactly the case. Rather than re-creating the Predator silo, adidas made some modifications and updated the Predator 18+ in a very simple fashion. If you …
Read More »Nike PhantomVNM Elite Boot 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 …
Read More »adidas Predator 19+ “Initiator Pack” Unboxing
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 …
Read More »Up Close – Joma Propulsion Lite
Over the past few years, we have seen many brands come and go as the market has continually evolved. One that has stuck around, even if with a very limited number of boots, is Spanish brand Joma. We have featured their releases in the past, and actually have a pair of …
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