Tag Archives: Up Close

Since their initial introduction in September, the Mercurial Flyknit Ultra has become somewhat of a celebrity for true boot enthusiasts. Adding an increased level of comfort, via the introduction of Flyknit, to a speed focused silo has made it an intriguing option. It is the type of boot you just have …

A few weeks back, we were offered the opportunity to be one of the first to fully customize a pair of Under Armour Clutchfit Force, part of the new ICON feature. UA ICON steps things up a level, by offering incredible new ways to create your own personalized boot. You can …

We are in the midst of indoor season, and there is sure to be a lot of players looking to find their next IC specific shoe. With many top options available, we wanted to compare two of the most talked about right now. For Nike it is the special edition MercurialX …

Sometimes, keeping a boot design simple can prove most effective on-pitch. This boot is a pretty perfect example. As part of the highly regarded Copa Mundial family, the Copa Gloro 17.2 is intended to provide comfort in the most simplistic fashion. There isn’t a lot to this release; a premium Taurus …

If classy, traditional style, heritage boots are your thing, then you are probably fully aware of what the Nike Premier line-up is all about. With its second generation release in the series, Nike has made a few minor updates across the upper. These changes are not necessarily intended to change …

Under Armour are no strangers to pushing boundaries and creating functioning boots with new age designs. Their latest release, and one they hope continues their positive trend of late, is the second generation UA Spotlight. What is it that makes these just a little different? Well, it is the zipper …

Along with this big money move from Barcelona to PSG, Neymar has been treated to a signature new boot. The Nike Mercurial Vapor “Written In The Stars” depicts a special timeline of how he has reached the current heights of his career. This is the first signature boot created and customed …

It is one of those unspoken aspects to the new Puma ONE release, but in order to take it to market another boot had to bow out. In fact, Puma went a step further and made a more radical change by retiring both the evoSPEED and evoTOUCH silos. In reality …

If you have been waiting for an updated version of the Nike Tiempo to arrive, it is almost here. This weekend, Nike treated us to an exclusive pair of their special edition Nike Tiempo Legend VII. Featuring a Black Platinum colorway, there are only 100 pairs of these boots worldwide, …

If you have experienced what the Puma evoPOWER Vigor 1 has on offer, you will know that they are pretty special. If the market was based on performance alone, they would sit very close to the top of the pile. Well, Puma is looking to make an additional statement with …

Every now and again a company will make a pair of boots and they will make you think two things. Why? And then, if you’re a certifiable boot loon quickly follow that up with, you know what I kind of want to get a closer look at them, and see what …

We are currently in this weird market stage where boots and new colorways are literally being released before the former version gets a chance to entertain pitches across the country. Take for example the adidas Ace17+ Purecontrol in this Turbocharge colorway. Does it not feel like it was just released? …

Given his Champions League final performance at the weekend, it seems like a really good time to profile Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest signature boot. Chapter 4 in the CR7 storyline comes with the tag “Forged For Greatness” and celebrates the transformation years in Ronaldo’s career. Visually, it features a dynamic transition fade from …

It is not often that we get to go back in time and revisit a super limited edition boot like the What The Mercurial with the boots actually in hand! Thanks to soccer.com, who sent them over as a special gift to commemorate the release of their newly updated website, we …