Tuesday , April 23 2024

Umbro

An Amateur’s Perspective of the Umbro Speciali

This is what it is all about, and exactly what I enjoy seeing when reviewing soccer cleats! Below is a two part series taken by amateurs who want to share their opinion on a soccer cleat, and in this version the Umbro Speciali. Art Director Stephen Owen and Benjamin Rose are …

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Umbro: Customize Your Speciali

Voting closed, and 10 finalists were selected on November 5th 2009!! There is a great competition involving designing a soccer cleat going on over at Umbro. Umbro is giving aspiring designers, or creative soccer players, the opportunity to design the soles of the Umbro Speciali. 11 lucky winners will have …

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Umbro Speciali Review

I find it intriguing how different companies approach different market places. One example of this is Umbro. Back in Ireland (where I grew up), Umbro is seen to be one of the absolute leaders in terms of footwear and soccer gear. Yet, here in the US, the company has taken a …

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Umbro SX Valor II Review

One of Umbro’s big releases in the past year was the Umbro SX Valor II cleat, and it brings style and comfort to those that wear them. Worn by the likes of John Terry and Deco, the SX Valor II have received good reviews simply because Umbro have been able …

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Umbro SX Valor II review and Deco underwater

The Umbro SX Valor is worn by players like John Terry and Deco of Chelsea. Made from Supersoft kangaroo leather for excellent touch, great feel, durability and water resistance. Add to this the PU Touch Control system and you have a cleat with optimal ball control for passing and shooting. Weighing …

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Umbro-Bring It On

This is a pretty cool Umbro commercial that was released last year. To me, it reminds me of the passion involved with soccer back home. Umbro has been around since 1910, and are famous for being one of the leading brands in English football. The current range include the SX …

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David McGill: Umbro

Name: David McGill Position: Center Midfield Team History: UNC Charlotte 2000-01 UCSB 2001-03 Dublin City 2004-06 Shamrock Rovers 2006-07 Shelbourne 2007- Cleat size: 9-91/2 Sneaker size: 10 Preferred cleat? Umbro In one sentence why? Because I have broad feet and they are a broad fitting boot. What do you look …

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