What an incredible year Cristiano Ronaldo has had! He Won the Champions League, captained Portugal to the Euro 2016 title, took the Ballon d’Or trophy home and then capped it all off with a hattrick in the World Club final. Now seems like an ideal time to take a close up look …
Read More »Up Close – Nike Zoom Mercurial XI FK FC
These are definitely not your conventional soccer footwear, but the ’98 Ronaldo remake, Nike Zoom Mercurial XI FK FC, is one of Nike’s latest creations that is well worth showcasing. What an incredibly suave design, combining Nike’s top soccer performance with a quality off pitch lifestyle look. We are talking the explosive …
Read More »Ronaldo’s Limited Edition Mercurial Superfly CR7 “Vitórias”
On the day he wins his 4th Ballon d’Or title, it is only expected that Nike would unleash an unbelievably boot exclusively for Cristiano Ronaldo in celebration. This time around, the limited edition boot is titled Mercurial Superfly CR7 “Vitórias”. The “Vitórias” boot upper and its signature speed ribs feature a stylish Pure Platinum upper with …
Read More »adidas Messi16+ Pureagility – The “Space Dust” Effect
One of the unique aspects of Lionel Messi’s latest signature boots, whether it is these “Space Dust” or the even newer Red Limit Version, is how they stand out no matter what lighting you put them in. It is the extreme contrast between the darker space black upper and wild …
Read More »Up Close – Puma evoPOWER 1.3 K
Does it get better than the latest Puma evoPOWER 1.3 K release? I think not. Building off the popularity of their third evoPOWER release, Puma has produced a tummy tickler in this classicly inspired, pure blackout version. Not only do they look the part, but they also provide some extremely positive …
Read More »Nike Release “Dark Lightning” Pack
As we head into winter months, Nike has introduced the Dark Lightning Pack. This is a collection that features deep Black uppers, White Swoosh and their own unique pop of bright colors across each of Nike’s premier silos — Mercurial, Hypervenom, Magista and Tiempo. You can find the entire “Dark Lightning” line-up, …
Read More »What Boots Were Released in the adidas Red Limit Collection?
Last week, adidas announced the launch of a new Red Limit Collection, introducing us to each boot in the range over time. First it was a modern classic in the Copa 17.1, and then the brand new ACE 17+ PURECONTROL – an innovative boot that brings the brand’s BOOST technology to soccer for the first …
Read More »Nike MagistaX TF – When and Who Should Wear Turfs?
In recent times, we have seen an implosion in how brands are targeting specific parts of the market with advanced technology in footwear. One area is Turf, or AG surfaces, where there is a need for controlled traction, specifically something that doesn’t catch or drag in the surface. For that, Nike has …
Read More »adidas Release COPA 17.1 Red Limit
adidas is back with a re-imagined version of one of the games iconic boots, again highlighting their ability to improve and enhance the game. The COPA 17 Red Limit is another boot introduced as part of the Limited Collection, taking the original Copa in a modern, direction with a fresh new …
Read More »Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo – The Latest Signature Line-Up
Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo. Three of the greatest players to ever grace the game; and we get to see them play live every weekend! Over the past few seasons, Nike and adidas has picked their signature players and lined them up with their own individually designed boots. Over the past …
Read More »The 30 Most Significant Boots Worn By Cristiano Ronaldo
It is finally official; Cristiano Ronaldo will see out the rest of his career wearing Nike boots! Since 2003 when he signed with the swoosh, CR7 has worn over 60 different Nike Mercurial boots and worked his way to the very top of the advertising chain. Ronaldo’s extensive feedback and …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo Story, Chapter 3: Discovery
Nike has released the latest boot, CR7 Chapter 3: Discovery, intended to celebrate the story of Cristiano Ronaldo. It was last March that we saw chapter 2 (Natural Diamond), so this is somewhat of an anticipated release. Through the series, seven personalized Mercurial Superfly CR7 boots are being unveiled one at a …
Read More »The Best 25 Boot Colorways Released in 2016
What a year it has been for boots! The market has exploded with new silos and a slew of limited edition releases, making it easier than ever for players to have their own “unique” style on the pitch. In total, over 200 different boot styles were unleashed. Even though we …
Read More »Nike Tiempo Pirlo Released Today!
For anyone in the US that has been eagerly awaiting the release of the extraordinarily elegant Nike Tiempo Pirlo, today is a very good day! The limited edition release, which sold out within minutes in the UK, has finally made its way across the pond after an extended waiting period. …
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