Have you ever noticed the amount of boot options we currently have in the US and how many new releases hit the market each week? When I started blogging, there were only a few boots I would have to write about each month but now there seems to be a new boot released daily and to be quite frank I find it difficult at time to keep up! If you follow SC101, you get all the details on new releases but not insights into what the real deal with these companies is. So, a few weeks back I shared my thoughts on specific companies with our email subscribers and it got a fantastic response. As a result, here is a slightly more expanded version with details on where each company currently sits and what the future holds for each.

With everything that has been going on over the past few weeks, I have actually skipped past highlighting several new colorway releases – trust me when I say that things have been extra busy. Yes, I will admit it – this is the lazy approach to updating you on the rest of the colorways that have been released. But, even-so here is a summary post that gives you an introduction to the excluded colorways that have hit the market since the turn of the year, with a short guide to what you can expect from each. If you have a particular favorite, let me know in the comment section below – I would prefer not to skip over the releases that mean most to you guys!

Who could believe that it has been a year since our last Cleats By Position Summary, detailing what boots suit which players best. In the time since it was posted (you can check it out here), there has been a a ton of new and extremely high profile boots that …

Finding a boot that lasts longer than the time it took for you to pick them out is harder than you think these days! I get a lot of emails from readers who just can’t seem to find a pair of boots that last a season and they end up …

We are about to hit August, which for many of you means a new preseason is fast approaching. Many of you are probably looking for new boots right now – well here is a list of some important tips that we put together to help you make the right buying …

If you have been watching Italy play at Euro 2012, you might have noticed that several players in the squad have chosen to wear footwear made in their homeland. On a weekly basis, we don’t get to see a great deal of top level players wearing the likes of Lotto …

We are all familiar with the big companies that own a majority stake in the soccer market. Nike, Adidas, Puma, Umbro and Diadora are just a few of the top names that you will see on show when you decide to pick-up a new pair. But there is also a …

Quite often we receive emails from players looking to find out what the most suitable boot to wear is if they play multiple positions on the field. The Utility Player is usually the player that knows and can play multiple positions effectively when needed. They are the players that coaches …

With so many different ranges and boots currently floating around on the market, we take a very serious look at which pairs are the most underrated compared to the rest. Finding the right boot can be a difficult task and sometimes there are boots that are simply overlooked. This is …

One of the most common questions I get centers around positions and what boots suit a specific players needs most adequately. For that reason, I created a special series called “Cleats By Position.” Of course, over time the posts become a little outdated as new boots hit the market and …

After what was an absolutely hectic Summer of New Releases, Colorways and Sales, it seems like a good time to create a recap in case you missed some of the action – especially if it was on SC101! Seasons in Europe are about to kick off and with MLS getting …

Sometimes as players, we just need to be honest about our playing style on the field and who we really are. If you seek the truth, it can lead to you finding the right boots that you should actually be wearing. With that in mind, this 100% accurate and completely …

Finding the right pair of soccer cleats is paramount to ensuring you are performing at the highest level come kick-off. Each position is going to have specific boots that are more suited than others. So, in our Best Cleats by Position series, we take a look at what boots suit …

Time to announce the winners of 2010 End of Year Giveaway! The response was pretty phenomenal as usual – thanks to all who entered! For those listed below, check your email for further instructions. If you are international please let me know so we can pass the boots on to …