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Armadillo Calf and Achilles Protectors

Armadillo Calf and Achilles Protectors

Armadillo Sports was generous enough to send us a few pairs of their super-innovative calf and achilles protectors for us to review. We’d like to thank them for giving us this opportunity to review these very interesting pieces of equipment!

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Adidas Predator X Review

Adidas Predator X Review

The Adidas Predator series has been the power boot king ever since its release in 1994.  The tenth incarnation of this legendary cleat has quite a large bar to reach. With the Predator X, Adidas has surpassed all previous versions, and have created a cleat for the ages. (more…)

Nike Air Legend II FG

Nike Air Legend II FG

For players looking for excellent touch on the ball and retro styling, the Air Legend II is the boot for you.  Nike’s top of the line boot features many new technologies to help get a superb feel of the ball.  A super-soft kangaroo leather upper molds (more…)

Reebok Sprintfit Plus FG

Reebok Sprintfit Plus FG

As part of the Sprintfit line of boots, Reebok have released the Plus version.  This cleat has many features that combine to create a great touch, and, like its name says, excellent sprinting ability.  A microfiber (more…)

Nike Talaria IV FG

Nike Talaria IV FG

The Talaria IV are similar to their top of line counterparts, the Vapors, in many ways, making this one of the best affordable cleats on the market.  They are made from a nearly identical synthetic leather as the Vapors.   (more…)

PUMA v1.08 FG – Tricks

PUMA v1.08 FG – Tricks

In 2006, Puma released their revolutionary new v1 soccer cleat.  The v1.06 was revolutionary in that it combined stunning looks with lightning fast speed.  However the v1.06s were not durable and did not always have a delicate touch.  In 2008 Puma released the .06’s successor, the v1.08.  To make a cleat that (more…)

adidas adiNOVA TRX FG

adidas adiNOVA TRX FG

To follow up on adidas’ widely popular Adipure cleats, adidas is now releasing the adiNOVA line of cleats. These midline version of the Adipures offer nearly the same touch, speed, and traction as their more expensive siblings.  The soft leather fits your (more…)

Families of Cleats

Cleats are organized into groups called families. Each family generally has at least a lower end, a midrange, and a high end model. Here are the families: (more…)

Nike Tiempo Mystic II FG

Nike Tiempo Mystic II FG

Nike’s Tiempo series is known for pinpoint accuracy and touch.  The Tiempo Mystic will live up to these expectations.  The Mystics were designed for a fast player looking for that extra touch to dribble past a defender.  The upper is made of (more…)

Lotto Zhero Gravity

Lotto Zhero Gravity

Imagine a cleat that delivers perfect accuracy with every kick.  A cleat that provides superb speed and immense acceleration.  Now imagine a cleat that looks futuristic and most importantly, laceless. Such a cleat exists. It is the (more…)