Given the role he has played in getting Wales to the knockout stages of Euro 2016, you won’t be surprised to hear there has been an upsurge in interest surrounding everything Gareth Bale does. His performance has been solid and his return of 3 goals in 3 games leaves him …
Read More »adidas celebrates EURO 2016 With Limited Edition “Paris Pack”
Earlier today, adidas released a set of colorways that pays homage to France; the host nation of UEFA EURO 2016. The Paris Pack, which will be a limited edition collection, is available in both ACE 16+ PURECONTROL and X 16+ PURECHAOS, as well as a set of street style shoes in both …
Read More »Diadora Brasil Italy OG – Boot Review
A few months back, Diadora started teasing the fact they were ready to drop something a little extra special for the Summer. They were not messing around on this one, with the Diadora Brasil Italy OG hitting market in Early May. Right before release, we received a neatly packaged, special edition pair. …
Read More »What Soccer Boots Are Actually Worth +$250?
I’ve had some interesting conversations lately surrounding boots and one question that stood out was based on whether or not high-end boot price were worth the money. If I HAD to buy a pair that cost +$250 or more, which pairs would they be? Given the current market, and the fact I’m always …
Read More »How To Choose Between the Nike Superfly V and Vapor XI
Visually, they offer a striking resemblance. But outside of that dual color appearance, the Mercurial Superfly V and the Vapor XI are completely different boots. From the upper material to the style of cut, Nike has created two new type of performers that explosive style players can look to take advantage …
Read More »Adidas X16+ PURECHAOS – Boot Review
Geared towards players who can change the game in a second, adidas introduced the X16+ PURECHAOS as a feature boot for this summer. What better platform to showcase their latest advanced release than at Euro 2016, Copa America and the Olympics. And they set an immediate statement thanks to the chrome upper finish, …
Read More »NJR X Jordan Collection Available For Limited Time!
It is one of the hottest collaborations in recent times, and its availability is only going to run for a few days! From now through 6/6 11:59 PM EST, that is for just 3 days, the NJR Jordan Collection will be available on soccer.com. Even more important to take into …
Read More »Neymar To Wear NJR x JORDAN Hypervenom At Olympics
Could this (hopefully) be a sign of things to come? The Jordan Brand is now somewhat officially in the boot game, and they’ve only gone and done so by aligning themselves with one of the more unique players in the world of football in Brazil’s talisman Neymar. It is a …
Read More »Adidas X16+ PURECHAOS – How Easy Are They to Slip On?
Just arrived in, there is definitely plenty to talk about when it comes to the new Adidas X16+ PURECHAOS including how easy they are to slip into and what exactly they have to offer performance wise. The latter we will cover in our review, but as part of introducing the new silo, I …
Read More »Pantofola d’Oro Now Available in the US!
It has been some time since we ordered a pair of Pantofola d’Oro Lazzarini Canguro from the UK for a special review. In fact, it was early 2011 when they arrived in and we had the opportunity to experience exactly what the heritage style boot had to offer. At that …
Read More »adidas Mercury Pack Released – PURECHAOS, PUREAGILITY, PURECONTROL
adidas is attacking summer in style with the introduction of a chrome style collection called the Mercury Pack. On offer there is the X16+ PURECHAOAS (designed with improved aerodynamic features and a focus on speed), Messi 16+ PUREAGILITY (delivers enhanced support and agility with zero wear-in time) and ACE 16+ PURECONTROL (receives …
Read More »New Balance Furon 2 – Complete Boot Review
Earlier this month, we were introduced to a highly anticipated release as the New Balance Furon 2 was officially launched to market, and this second edition of their attacking styled boot features some key modifications. Taking into consideration player feedback, the NB team looked to evolve the range and focused on fundamental improvements. …
Read More »First Look – Under Armour Spotlight “Prototype”
Typically reserved for elite athletes, Under Armour treated us to a prototype pair and early access of their latest boot, UA Spotlight LE FG. Spotlight is a boot specifically designed for players that base their game on speed and acceleration, released with the tagline All Eyes on Speed. This prototype pair features a Blackout style …
Read More »Nike Football Presents: Mercurial Superfly V
As we head into summer and some huge international tournaments, Nike Soccer unveils the Spark Brilliance Pack, which marks the debut of the new Mercurial Superfly V. The boot, originally previewed at Nike’s Innovation 2016 event, was built as a total speed system and features a new plate mapped to the natural contours …
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