Tag Archives: Up Close

Over the past few months, the Lotto Maestro 100 IV has become one of my go to pair of boots, which makes me wonder how I haven’t posted anything about them yet. There are very limited pairs available in the US, which has slipped them down the pecking order of …

With the goal of helping players reach a new state of speedfulness, the adidas X SpeedFlow features a new enhanced propulsion, directional and upper system. As the boot designed to replace X Ghosted, there have been a lot of questions from fans wanting to know how they are different? Well, …

Since their introduction to the market, there hasn’t be a while lot of attention placed on the mid-tier adidas Copa Sense.2. The comments I have heard are geared more toward them being “just another second rate adidas release” than feedback on their actual performance. Considering experiences with previous adidas releases, …

With some glorious designs and a very affordable pricetag, the adidas GAMEMODE range has garnered some favorable attention since their release. Sleek and colorful, GAMEMODE has reinvigorated fond memories of the speed focused F50 adizero silo. There is a definite air of nostalgia that surrounds them and I haven’t been …

Quickly becoming a huge player on the market, Furon v6+ is the most advanced performing silo New Balance has released to date. They have also become a personal favorite, one of the first boots out of my bag on game day if I’m looking for something reliable. So, it was …

adidas continue their partnership with Marvel by releasing a special “Cyclops” edition of the X Ghosted. They are part of a unique superhero themed X-men collection of boots, joining Wolverine on the Predator FREAK. Talk about two releases that perfectly match their intended superhero to an specific adidas boot silo! …

adidas seem to have found their preferred design on the Nemeziz silo, keeping the laced version somewhat stable over several generations. The latest Nemeziz .1 edition brings together wild visuals with the best in agility type performance. Etched with a colorway that offers different visual effects from changing angles, the …

One of the key performance upgrades on the latest version of Nike Mercurial speed is a new upper called Vaporposite. You can find it on both the Superfly 8 Elite and the Vapor 14 Elite, but what exactly is it and how does it work? Evolving from the 2019 Mercurial …

Built for the game’s most creative playmakers, the Phantom GT Elite is one of the most data-driven boots Nike has ever created. Based on years of Nike lab research, the Generative Texture (where the ‘GT’ comes from) across the upper provides precise touch and control when shooting, passing and dribbling. …

New Balance continue their evolution of the Furon series, introducing what is their most advanced performing pair to date. So much so that they even added a “+” to the naming convention, illustrating their desire to take this edition to the next level. Slowly over time, the Furon has morphed …

When Puma announced the release of the FUTURE Z earlier this month, there was a direct emphasis on how they were created for the World’s most creative players. That makes sense considering Neymar has become the lead player wearing them, headlining the boots introduction on the market. That got us …

For those interested in the New Balance Tekela V3 Pro, we just spotted that the Ignite Hype version was on sale and wanted to share the details. But better yet, we actually have a special edition pair in hand that was sent over by New Balance a few weeks back. …

Featuring a wavy, wild and almost dizzying pattern, the adidas Nemeziz+ “Atmospheric Pack” is one of the most complex boots currently on the market. This is our first chance to see the latest Nemeziz+ in person, and there are some definite modifications to the upper. adidas made a play at …

When you are in the market for a classic, iconic, modern traditional style release, a Diadora boot is always a good choice. The premium Italian brand has been in somewhat of a slumber over the past few years, but every so often they drop a delightful new boot like these; …