Nike has left us in wait for a new Tiempo Legend release well longer than we all expected. It was June 2011 when we were introduced to the Tiempo Legend IV, so there was definitely plenty of excitement when we found out the Tiempo Legend V would be dropping. And …
Read More »Nike Hypervenom Phantom – Neo Lime Edition
A boot that has got plenty of coverage over the past week from the players wearing them is the latest colorway in the Nike Hypervenom series. It is officially listed as a Neo Lime/Total Crimson/Black and on-pitch they have been making a pretty solid impression. In particular, several attacking Manchester United …
Read More »Personalized and Custom Boots – Best Of 2013
This year, personalized and custom boot releases were definitely the “IN” thing. With the addition of miadidas and NikeID, it seems like all companies are looking for new ways to promote their boots and take the spotlight in any way, shape or form they can. From the downright funky (Puma …
Read More »Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Goes “Fast Forward ’98”
Check out this vibrant new edition of the Nike Vapor IX that has been released as part of the Spring 2014 collection and a special “Fast Forward” series. Officially listed as a Neo Lime/Metallic Silver/Polarized Blue, this release is about as distinct as I’ve seen in a while, the combo of …
Read More »Nike Rolls Out Reflective Colorways for FC247 Collection
The big story in colorways as of late has been the release of Nike’s “Flash Pack“. The main focus has been on the four firm ground boots, with each receiving a reflective blocking design that is supposedly inspired by some on nature’s most magnificent creatures. However, there has been less …
Read More »Nike Release A New Seasonal “Flash Pack”
Nike is back with a new “Flash Pack” collection that brings reflective design to their four primary ranges. Each of the four boots features a very unique silver reflective blocking design that speaks to the boot’s silo and is inspired by some of nature’s most magnificent creatures. The Hypervenom’s reflective area …
Read More »Introducing the Nike Tiempo Legend V
With 2 and a half years of extensive research behind it, Nike has finally revealed it latest boot masterpiece – the Tiempo Legend V. For weeks, people have been asking when the new silo would finally be unleashed, and having seen the release colorway used in games across Europe this …
Read More »Nike Premier “World Cup Collection” Hits Market
Check out the new paint job that the Nike Premier range has been treated to. As part of their World Cup 2014 build-up, Nike has added colors to recognize three of the countries that will be wearing their jerseys in Brazil Rather than releasing boots for every nation, they have …
Read More »Nike Ordem Ball Released – Flight Perfected
Introducing the Nike Ordem, a ball that will be used by all Nike-sponsored Federations (including the ten teams who will play in Brasil next summer) in international friendly games from early 2014. In typical Nike fashion, the Swoosh has released a new high-profile soccer ball the same day as Adidas released their World Cup …
Read More »Nike Elastico II Pro – Boot Review
The autumn chill has occurred and soccer in most Northerly climes in North America has moved indoors; to be completely honest I couldn’t be more thrilled about this. There are two reasons behind my happiness, the first is that I enjoy the freedom and quick thinking required in the small …
Read More »Up Close and Personal With the Nike Vapor Supernova
Seeing as Cristiano Ronaldo had the Week of his Life* by scoring all 4 goals in Portugal’s Home/Away World Cup playoff versus Sweden, fully profiling his new personalized boots seems quite fitting. There are not many players in the world that get their own fully personalized pair of boots, but we are …
Read More »The Nike Vapor IX Dilemma – Ronaldo or Ibrahimovic
When news of the big Sweden vs Portugal World Cup playoff match-up was announced, I’m sure the folks at Nike had some pretty mixed emotions. On one hand, they got the hottest match-up prior to the World Cup with 2 of the worlds biggest stars on show, but on the …
Read More »Nike Hypervenom Phatal AG – Duo Review
We have been getting a lot of questions about the Nike Hypervenom Phatal, so Bryan and I decided we should both add our thoughts to give a more broad ranging opinion. Bryan got them in first and gave them a run around before sending them off to me. Nike’s penchant …
Read More »Nike Hi-Vis or Adidas Enlightened – How to Brighten Up Your Winter!
There has been a definite trend with releases this Autumn, and it is again geared around visually enhanced designs that are set to light up pitches this Winter. It all started during the Summer months with the rather popping Lotto Solista, designed to light up under the exposure of bright …
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