Adidas must be jumping with joy this morning with the news that the top 3 players in the PFA polling all wear Adidas boots. The official results ended with #1 Gareth Bale, #2 Luis Suarez and #3 Robin Van Persie – you can see the finalized entire team here. All …

It isn’t often that when I first encounter a boot I know how they are going to go over with me down the line. The Nike Victory IV and past versions of the Victory have been a staple boot for the recreation, youth and players on a budget for as long …

In traditional fashion, the English Premier League PFA awards were handed out this weekend, right as the league season starts to wrap up. It might seem odd to name the team and player of the year before the season actually ends, but at this stage the appropriate players are being …

The strange, the odd, the curious…… Every so often, we will be treated to a boot that offers a new look to the market. And then there are boots that make us do a double look and take at least 5 minutes to really get our heads around. This list …

The Hummel Old School Star has been an interesting boot to test. Classic old school style with a speed boot feel, not a common combination. Even the Puma King SL and Adidas Adias 11pro SL have a very modern look to them when paired up with the Old School Star. However the …

Here is a pretty important topic that I’m very eager to get reader feedback on. In your opinion, what do you think of the dramatic shift we are currently seeing toward lightweight boots? It seems that every company is focusing on releasing lighter and lighter boots – and I’m not …

For those that don’t have the luxury of splurging on the top market releases, the performance of second tier options becomes extremely important. Nike are well aware of that and the Vapor’s little brother has continually been recognized as one of the best back-up releases on the market. You might …

This is something I should have been doing for a long time, but have never really got around to it – a monthly recap of what has been happening in the world of boots and on SoccerCleats101. So, going forward we will be posting a recap off all the best …

Is there a soccer fan who doesn’t love hearing Ray Hudson commentate on games? I know I personally enjoy the whimsical and often theatrical punditry from the Englishman and it got me thinking – what would Ray Hudson sound like if he started reviewing boots during games? Kicking things off, …

Adidas F50 adiZero for $126 You can currently get the same boots Lionel Messi wears at WeGotSoccer for an extreme discount price. If you add out our exclusive SC101X25 code during checkout to the already on sale price of $168, the final price you pay for the F50 adiZero drops to …

No seriously – did you actually see the US national team game vs Costa Rica because I had an extremely tough time making it out on TV! Seriously, that was one of the CRAZIEST 90 minutes of soccer I have ever seen, simply because of the snow and the conditions. …

Asics are making the ultimate statement with their latest DS Light X-Fly K release. Combining lightweight with a K-leather upper, this is a boot that pushes the boundaries of comfort and speed. Rather than playing off some unique technology, Asics stick to the basics on this one and the overall traditional …

The Ctr360 Maestri III is one of the most popular boots on the market right now. Adidas’ Predator LZ is a close competitor but Nike have been in the control boot game much longer than adidas so there is ground that needs to be made up between the two companies. …

Here is a boot that has been in my presence for a while now without getting the on-field time they deserve – the Hummel Old School Star. Yes, my bad on not getting a full review but these Classic, Heritage, Old School boots deserve some quality time in testing, something …