When Nike released their latest Mercurial line-up, they did something a little different. Instead of giving the mid-tier option a distinctive name, they stuck with the Vapor tag. So, we were given the option of the Vapor XII Elite or the Vapor XII Pro. That has proved slightly confusing for …

When it comes to mid-tier boots that pack some extreme attitude, the Mercurial Vapor XII Pro sits right at the top of the list. It can be extremely difficult to fork out $200 on a new pair every few months, so finding value for money options can be vitally important. …

Over the past few years we have seen a pretty significant brand switch away from the Power boot category. But there is one brand that has stayed true to their morals and continued to look at ways to evolve power, keeping tabs with market trends. Case in point the Concave Volt+ …

Ah, how quickly the market moves forward and evolves! We just recently received a pair of Puma ONE 18.1 to test out, and already they have become an older model release. Introduced in January, retired by June; It happens that fast. Puma released a brand new model called the One 1 …

It is a new style of boot designed for precision and those all important split-decision moments. Think fast-paced games when everything is on the line. Since release, the Nike Phantom Vision has caused quite a stir with fans. Not solely because they are a replacement for the Magista series, but because …

I’m not going to lie; the adidas X Tango 17+ Purespeed IN has quickly jumped to the top of my shoe options for small sided court play! Why? Well, first off these are specifically built for the next level of speed, making them an ideal option for players looking to show …

When it comes to comfort and touch on the ball, the Tiempo Legend series has always been a true leader. In keeping with that tradition, Nike has unleashed the seventh generation by combining heritage styling with advanced tech specs. This could be the most advanced Legend to date, with an …

With adidas retiring the signature Messi “Pureagility” series, we fully expected that they would find a way to create something special as a replacement for the world’s best player. And they have in the form of a signature, laceless version of Nemeziz. Visually, there is the obvious branding distinction between …

The latest release from, Tiempo Legend 7, is a boot intended to bring traditional styling together with advanced performance. Nike keep the modern appeal of the Tiempo series alive by continuing to place a direct focus on fit and comfort. What better way to give you the lowdown on a new …

Much in line with our expectations of the Tiempo Legend series, Nike has directly focused on fit and comfort with the latest Tiempo VII release. But rather than sticking with the simplistic characteristics of a heritage style boot, they have created something far more technically advanced, moving the series in …

Along with the release of the third generation Hypervenom series, Nike has changed the naming convention for the top tier boots. Rather than the collar version being Phantom and then the top tier ankle cut being the Hypervenom Phinish, they have simplified things and gone with Phantom DF and Phantom. As a …

There is no doubt that Nike has established a very specific target market for their latest Hypervenom Phantom 3 release. No longer is the swoosh using the term “deadly agility” with the Hypervenom; now it is all about “lethal finishers”, each component designed for scoring goals. It is a radical …

Over the past few years, we have seen many different styles of tech advanced boots released on the market. None has offered anything quite like what Concave has produced, with the brand offering their own unique take on the ideals of a “power” boot. Since we were first introduced to their boots …

For most, the Nike Mercurial Superfly is the pinnacle of boot options; worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, the one we all want to own. But, that isn’t always possible, largely in part to the $300 price tag. Instead, it is the Mercurial Veloce III that stands to be the more realistic …