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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; …

It is a boot you probably haven’t heard a whole lot about, but they certainly hold a very unique style and flavor that immediately captures your attention. They are the Under Armour Magnetico Pro SL and they come with a few unusual twists. For example, they don’t really fit the …

It is the third iteration in the Nike Dream Speed series, and likely one of the most creative we will see in the range. Nike has taken the Mercurial series – Superfly and Vapor – and treated them a wild upper design that features some really iconic patterns. When images …

It is a boot that continues to build on the growing stature of the New Balance brand; the NB Tekela v2 Pro. Think of these as a boot built for the playmakers, the game changers, the ones who always influence a game. With this blackout version in hand, I wanted …

Not only does the adidas Nemeziz 19+ silo have one of the wildest designs on the market right now, but when you add a colorway like the Encryption Pack, it makes for an unmistakable on-pitch look. This version features a matte gray coloring with an all over camouflage pattern on …

We wanted to take another up-close look at the first boot in the new Mercurial Dream Speed series, a range of boots designed for the needs of the fastest football players on earth. Each boot that will be released in the series will feature a unique design that is an …

There has obviously been a lot of focus placed on the design of the new adidas Predator 20+ since they were released a few weeks back. It is a clear shift of direction from adidas, back to the original stylistics and mental approach. DEMONSKIN is a new breakthrough technology made …

The next wave of PhantomVSN has arrived, with Nike focusing on creating generation #2 for those quick passes and unanticipated moves that are required to be successful. Phantom Vision 2 has been upgraded with a revamped fit, superb texture and an easy foot entry to fulfill the performance needs of …