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Customs and Concepts: Swoosh Customs

Customs and Concepts is back (admittedly tardy, but that’s besides the point), and in this edition we’re featuring one of the most well known Instagrammers in the game Swooshcustoms72. As you can probably tell by his handle, Swoosh is well known for customizing and creating concepts for boots based on …

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Up Close – Nike Magista Obra BHM

Nike Magista Obra BHM

They came, they saw and they sold out. It wasn’t an unexpected story when the colorful Nike Magista Obra BHM arrived this morning, as each of the available pairs was claimed within the first 10 minutes. Besides the importance of the meaning, the visual design really seems to have resonated with …

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Puma v1.06 10th Anniversary Special Edition Release

Puma v1.06 Re-Release

Well, here is a release out of left field. A special, limited edition Puma v1.06 has been released to market as the signature boot celebrates it 10th anniversary since release. Back in 2006, their introduction to the market was a BIG deal, as they became the fastest speed machine on the market. …

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Puma evoSPEED SL-S – Boot Review

SL-S Featured

In their attempt to conquer the lightweight market, Puma produced a boot that quickly became their PR kingpin in the form of evoSPEED SL. Along with its 3.5oz total weight, it features a 10 game warning label, as in they are only intended to last that many games. For players, it has …

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Ace 16.1 Primeknit Goes Core Black – Two New Options

Black Shock Pink Ace16 Primeknit featured

In case you are in need of some more colorway options in the Ace 16+ Primeknit series, adidas has dropped a pair of Core Black releases. Black is the cross feature between both boots, with Matte Silver/Solar Gold and Shock Pink/Solar Green providing contrasting looks. Featuring a higher than usual ankle …

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Adidas TKRZ Goes Solar Green

TKRZ Solar Green featured

For players that want to “Boss the Cage”, adidas has just introduced a highly visable, Solar Green version of TKRZ. Compared to the original Core Black release, this version features a Shock Pink lining that really highlights the technical construction of the boot. It runs around the synthetic lining that …

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Up Close – Neymar “Ousadia Alegria” Hypervenom Phantom II

Ousadia Alegria Hypervenom featured

Two different boot designs but one key message; welcome in ‘Ousadia’ and ‘Alegria’, or Neymar’s new custom Hypervenom Phantom II. It has taken time to come to fruition, but the dynamic 24-year old Brazilian now has his own signature line-up that embodies the joy and self expression of living and playing soccer. Bruno …

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Battle-Sox: A Review in Brief

While we tend to focus primarily on boots here at SC101, it isn’t just boot manufacturers who are searching for the latest and greatest technical innovations, it trickles all the way down to the humble sock manufacturers too, on occasion. Enter Battle-Sox a Hong Kong based company who have developed …

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