Tag Archives: Boot Guide

Why Take Care Of Soccer Cleats? Whether you play on muddy firm ground soccer pitches or hot artificial turf fields, it is important to invest time in cleaning your soccer cleats. From the durability of the upper material on the outside, to how they smell inside, spending time taking care …

A very common condition that we receive a lot of questions about is Sever’s Disease. Sever’s (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) is a type of bone injury in which the growth plate in the lower back of the heel, where the Achilles tendon (the heel cord that attaches to the growth plate) …

It has been a while since we have taken stock of the current market options and come up with a top recommended list. Brands have been busy delivering new silos and colorways this year, with a lot of quick fire releases making it tough to keep up with the latest …

Ask any parent of a soccer player out there, and they will have a horror story to tell you about a new pair of boots that fell apart far sooner than expected. And it is no secret that brands are not sitting around a planning table, talking about how they …

What a wild and unusual year 2020 has been. We have had shutdowns, canceled tournaments, no fans in stadiums and a lot of boot releases put on hold. It has been incredibly stressful and some would say boring. Even so, there have been a wild variety of exuberant boots dropped …

How incredible is it to think that the adidas Predator silo has been around for over 26 years, since their introduction to the market in 1994. Yes, adidas put them into retirement for a brief period between 2014 and 2017, but during that time the number of remake versions kept …

A few years back, Complex had a complete section on their site devoted to soccer footwear, something that we were able to provide input into. But since it has kind of fallen into the archives and out of the spotlight. Case in point, this 2012 article on the 25 Best …

What are the boots that have changed the boot market the most? We are treated to dozens of new boot releases and silos every year, with some making a much more significant impact that others. So, here we decided to delve into the past and pull out the 10 most …

In recent years, we have been treated to many top quality boot releases. But, for every good story, there is one that sheds light on some of the not so good parts of the market. In some cases, that might be a defective boot or just a bad decision made …

So, you have a toddler in your life who is ready to embark on his or her soccer career. First note; before the age of 5, your budding star should only be kicking a ball for fun, beginning to grow a love for the game. As a result, there is …

Who doesn’t love a little extra education when it comes to boots and boot brands! With a little extra free time on our hands, we decided to try to piece together a complete list of influential boot brands that have played an impactful role in the world of soccer. It …

Trying to find gifts for soccer players often comes down to new boots and new jerseys. But, if you are looking to break the typical mold and come up with something just a little different, we have have come up with some top suggestions. All of these products we have …

Navigating the youth soccer cleat market can be a challenge for any parent. With a 4, 6 and 8 year old now playing soccer, I’m in the midst of trying to figure out what works best for each of my kids. Having the right footwear can make a huge difference …

Playing soccer on artificial turf pitches during summer months comes with one big problem – the heat of the surface. And if you are anything like me, playing on blazing hot turf with your feet on fire is something that can really take the fun out of playing. This is …