Tag Archives: Boot Guide

I’ve said it time and time again; expensive boots do not make the best boots. We live in a time where the price of boots is on an ever-increasing spiral upward, with no signs of slowing down. Just this past week, the advanced Nike Hypervenom 3 was released to market, …

What a year it has been for boots! The market has exploded with new silos and a slew of limited edition releases, making it easier than ever for players to have their own “unique” style on the pitch. In total, over 200 different boot styles were unleashed. Even though we …

Over the past few months, we’ve been introduced to a wide selection of new boot releases and colorways as brands produce their “best of the best” to showcase in soccer’s biggest events. From Euro 2016 to the Copa America, and now with all of Europe’s big leagues are underway, we …

One of the toughest “playable” injuries that occurs commonly in youth soccer 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) attaches, becomes …

So, you pick up a new pair off boots, try them on, and they are just too tight. One of the worst feelings in the world! What to do now? Well, first thing is first: loosen the laces. This is probably the most basic answer you will ever read, but …

Before rushing to buy your next pair of new boots, it might be worth exploring some top options that will help you get best bang for your buck. When you need to be frugal, there are several key practices that you should always follow. Some might be good for now, …

Lately, the number of new releases hitting the market has been unprecedented. It seems that every week there is at least a half dozen new colorways for players to choose from. We are not complaining, as it keeps us extremely busy trying as we try to follow the action. This …

We are in the middle of summer and for most that means weekend tournaments and plenty of game time in beautiful weather conditions. It also means high temperatures and the potential of playing on blazing hot artificial turf pitches. I’ve been living in California for several years, and I’ve become quite …

We are in the midst of summer soccer and it seems like boot options are ever increasing, with new silos and colorways hitting the market at a very rapid pace. It can all get a little confusing, especially when you factor in new upper materials and a rash of radical …

Over the past year, limited and special edition boots have become all the rage, and we have been exposed to an over abundance of “buy them before they disappear” releases. As much fun as it has been, a number of those boots have popped up in limited numbers and now is the prefect …

In a market saturated with extremely vibrant, tech heavy boots, there are two pairs of recently releases that go against the grain. The Nike Premier and Adidas Gloro were both released with the intent of offering players a classic style boot that has been upgraded with modern innovation. It is also …

Ah yes, the age old parent dilemma of having to buy the best of the best to help their aspiring players reach the next level, only to have their $200 boots fall apart within a few months or worse yet – weeks! There is nothing more frustrating and unfortunately, it …

Every once in a while we’ll get asked a question from a coach asking for a recommendation for a pair of boots they could wear on the training pitch, so that they can better teach the future Lionel Messi’s and Christen Press’ of the world. In Canada, a percentage of …

Although there are a multitude of places to purchase new boots and gear, there seems to be a shortage of places to sell used gear in comparison. Whether you grew out of a pair of boots or could just use a little extra cash there are a few different sites …