....So much so that the Theoklitos brothers are in business and, in partnership with former South Melbourne player and coach Mike Petersen, are on the verge of releasing the revolutionary Concave football boot onto the world market, hoping to snare a share of sales that will make them rich and change the way boots are designed.

The idea of the Concave boot, which has Celtic and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish as the face of the product, is that the concave shape allows for a bigger sweet spot to hit the ball, meaning better power, distance and accuracy.

The Concave boot, worn by Theoklitos as official tester and guinea pig for the past two years, has been eight years in the making.

Theoklitos hopes the official launch next year will have a massive impact.

"I swear by them," Theoklitos said. "They look different, but they work. It's really exciting. We're all pumped up. It's massive and hopefully it pays off."

If the Theoklitos approach to life and football is any guide, the payoff from the Concave boot is just around the corner.

For decades, football players around the World have been looking for ways to increase power and precision in their game. The Concave football boot is revolutionary in its design, as it naturally complements the convex shape of a football, creating a 'cup' for any football, round or rugby shape.

Concave football boots allow players to execute kicks with more accuracy, control and power on a far more consistent basis than with a standard football boot. The reason - a four times larger sweet spot than regular football boots.



The standard football boot's 'sweet spot' (the point of optimum power and accuracy) is along the natural ridgeline of the instep of the foot. The sweet spot on a conventional football boot is approximately one centimetre wide and ten centimetres long.

The revolutionary design of the Concave boot improves performance by increasing the surface area of the sweet spot by up-to four times. The unique shaped concave upper of the boot, which 'cups' the ball, achieves this.

Just as tennis racquets and golf clubs with larger surface areas influenced their sports, Concave boots will also have a lasting impact on the way football is played.

All these benefits are achieved without extra effort, skill or the requirement to change your kicking technique. Concave boots simply harness your existing power and release it more efficiently.



Independent scientific testing concluded use of the Concave resulted in 30% improved accuracy.

Independent player tests also showed an increase in power of 15%. Professional player testing using radar gun testing has shown over an 18 metre distance the ball traveled up to 15kph faster. This means greater distance and accuracy in passing and shooting and less time for goalkeepers to react to shots.

Independent testing has proven that the design of the Concave boot significantly increases the performance of the traditional football boot in the critical areas of velocity, power and control.

Both machine testing and human testing were conducted by Australia's largest technology consulting firm, Invetech Pty Ltd. and Monash University.

Concave test pilot, Michael Petersen shares his thoughts and findings on the Concave blog. Click here to visit the 'Conversations' section.



In addition to the improved performance, Concave provides two very important safety features. The Shank Balance Stabiliser (SBS) and the MetaGuard.


Shank Balance Stabiliser (SBS) provides support and reinforcement to the mid-foot area to help control balance between the front and rear of the foot. The SBS protects from over an extension of the flexibility of the middle of the boot. This is especially important for players making sudden fast breaks and sprints on uneven ground surfaces.


The modern lightweight design of many football boots is attributed to the increase of metatarsal bone fractures among players. Of all the codes, football is the most prevalent of leg tackles, trapping and dribbling, hence the need for a protective top guard.

The MetaGuard provides some protection from injuries to the metatarsal bones. Concave's unique upper design comprises of a flexible layer of TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) and reinforced cushioning foam composite. This offers increased protection against the occurrence of metatarsal injuries by adding a substantial protective layer from the opponent's football studs.

I'll believe that they will improve the game when I get a statement from someone who isn't a spokes-person...

I'll believe that they will improve the game when I get a statement from someone who isn't a spokes-person...

The article is up on footy-boots and has a picture.Lace cover looks quite thick.. hope TRD doesnt mind I'm posting the pic before him lol.

NEW CONCAVE FOOTBALL BOOTS

In any walk of life, we are always looking for the next best thing. The next iPod, computer game, self cleaning car, self cleaning child come to that or non calorific chocolate bar.

In the world of football boots, scientific advancements and stunning examples of innovation might not yet be commonplace, but are touted on a relatively regular basis.

So what can we expect next?

Well, if you’ve been scanning the football boot message boards or just keeping your ear close to the ground, the word Concave might be familiar to you.

Why? Because the newly conceived Concave football boot is promising to deliver big time.

Eight years in the making, machine and human tested by experts in Australia and with Celtic and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish as the face of the project, the manufacturers have high hopes for their product which will be launched on to the UK market in the very near future.

Rumours abound as to its alleged performance, make up and look. Apart from a few high placed individuals who know the ins and outs, the exact details of the Concave football boot are being kept a closely guarded secret (or as closely guarded as is possible in this business) before being officially released.

But Footy Boots has gained unique access to the people behind the Concave football boot and we’ll be bringing you exclusive material and images in the days to come.

If you’re a football boot aficionado, general football fan or player, you will get the chance to make your own mind up as to the impact the Concave football boot will have, by visiting Footy Boots over the next couple of weeks.

I'm not at home so not at the moment.

Btw:

Football Boot Awards 2008:
in 16 days, 9 hours, 50 minutes, 54 seconds

Gasp

You want an invite?

Not if I have to beg for it. I had my tux dry cleaned for this.

whats there website?

Just while we are on australian companies. It seems weve had quite an influence on the football boot. Craig Johnstone ex LFC created the adidas predator. Kangaroo Leather. Nomis. Concave. Good to see.

These boots have a Premier Leaugue player's name on them...

Concave Sports
Hello all - i am the COO of a company called Concave Sports. We are introducing a new category of footwear to the spport this fall under the concave brand. The first line of boots will be on the shelves at JJB exclusively in the UK this august.

Concave with its technology from the top to the bottom of the boots will create its own sport shoe category – “Performance Footwear”. The technology on the upper instep of the boots gives players the same type of increased “sweet spot” as the Prince oversized head tennis racquet gave to tennis players and the Calloway Big Bertha driver gave to golfers. Increased accuracy, greater velocity resulting in more powerful, more confident play leading to better results on the pitch – that is what Concave is bringing to the footballing world.

Here is a picture of a premiership players custom made boots for next season



We are interested in anoyone or any company that shares our passion for the game, and look forward to your feedback should you purchase the shoes this fall.