Aww, well if you need me, i'll be lurking. Are those just prototypes on the website then?

Yes, the indoor shoes shown are prototypes.

Not that I know anything about football... but it just seems as the material where the middle meets the sides would rip easily?

What are you doing to ensure QA controls and so the eventual buyers of such boots do not have to return their cleats after just a few games with them?

So there's no way to get a hold of them huh? Darn.

I'm guessing that it holds the same way that F50's hold?

hey Hello_Nomis, I'm trying to purchase the 3/4 Rugby Mitts off shopnomis.com and it keeps saying "select size" even if I already placed it to medium. It won't let me order. Is this gonna be fixed soon or what?

Hey Kaka - yes this is being looked at currently - you are using Safari on a mac, Version 1.3.2? For some reason Safari's update from 1.3.1 to 1.3.2 made this happen. Very frustrating when upgrades are meant to make more things work!!

If you can use Netscape on a mac you will be fine. All PC browsers will be fine as well.

Oh and regarding potential ripping on the instinct & flare models - hasn't ever happened in testing, so should be alright on that front!

Thanks
Michael

Hi

I'm sure some of you getty "crawlers" will see these, but Chris Latham liked the boots so much he wouldn't wait until Monday! And then there's a pic of Moon who wore them for testing towards the end of last season (couldn't post if before as they hadn't been launched!) Just thought you would like to seee what they look like on.

Thanks
Michael

Grr I tried to post these last night when I got home from the game but it said server busy. Anyway they looked great on Latho's feet, he played soo well...it's gotta be the boots and gloves .

on the first pic theres no mud on his boots!

Maybe theres like a...control-mud element they kept secret. Teamed up with Control-traction studs that let every bit of goop slip through the studs. Tricky nomis.

I think it's the "no-mud" technology that Nomis has put into these boots...it also rained a fair bit in Brisbane before the game started and there's no sign of mud on his boots .

But there's no sign of mud on any of the players boots in that picture

Damn....you got better eyes than me then......On the rugby boys I can't see anyone else's bottom of their boots.

Here's a question from my schoolboy days of playing rugger........kicking very important regarding distance achieved and accuracy. So what does this rugby player guy say about those aspects out of interest????

Also how many pitch types did you test the Nomud (great name) technology on????

By the way....I love the gloves.........might get me a pair for throw in's .....more distance??????? Michael would you recommend full finger types ......any experience of this?????

I think Nomis is going to be next on my shopping list.

Cheers,

Pete

Yes, his boots do look mud-free which is good!! However, you can't tell when that was taken - it may have been right at the beginning... that is why I am trying to organise the UK to take some "with and without" photos as that would be a much better visual of the technology at work.

After that match Simon went to give Chris a pair of SG boots (which he normally wears) and he said "your never getting them back" when asked about his FG's. Anyway he described the boots as "effortless" and apparently he has been kicking the ball over 10m further this year. (And yes, I know you can argue that it's more than just his boots!)

The nomud technology was tested on a variety of pitches in Australia and the UK. When worn on heavy clay surfaces the technology will not be as efficient as on all other pitches - I will post the official disclaimer because I know how people like to take somethings literally... And as soon as they see a speck of mud on the shoes will say the technology does not work!!

The gloves will definately aid you in throw ins - you get more grip so your accuracy and distance should improve. The popular choice seems to be the 3/4 finger as you still get a bit of natural ball feel. Saying that, I put on a full finger pro model glove on Friday and was suprised how much it felt like a second skin. A lot of AFL players wear that one. Your choice really!

Thanks
Michael

Recieved my Glove boots the otherday and tried them for the first time against our A team in a trial. Boots felt great, we were on a pretty firm ground and the traction was spot on. Unfortunately (or fortunately) it didnt rain, it was like 35 degrees , so not sure how the boots will fair in the wet just yet.

The ball came off the boot nicely as well, so far so good with the 'glove'. And for the record we won 4 - 3 at the death

>.< Anyguess when the indoor shoes will be coming out, and if there will be more leisurely shoes as well? >.<

Sorry, I can't divulge any info about upcoming or future products until I get the go-ahead! Indoors might be quite a while away yet.

Thanks
Michael

I'm dying here with the indoors so far away :-p but hey, worth the wait they shall be!

in the mean time, how much will the new outdoor models be?

The Flare and Instinct will be: AUD300, USD250, GBD 140 Euros 220

Ta
M

oh my...what about lower end models...

Thats what i like to see. Australia getting some of its own back.

The Instinct & Flare will be positioned at the top end of all the available ranges so you have this hierachy:

Instinct & Flare - $300 AU
Spark & Glove - $260 AU
Nine Pincer & Black Pearl - $200 AU
Magnet & Spoiler - $160 AU

Thanks
M

so your keeping the old models as well?

that survey about yet Hello Nomis? for control freaks that is.

i dont see the point of nomis indoor shoes. YOURE INDOOR! there will be no mud or no rain and it wont be dry and dusty...

Good point on the wet control, but the dry control would still work, as it will be dry.

Edit: Just checked on the Nomis site and they do have Wet control indoor shoes Any chance of enlightening us with regard to that decision Simon? (I know its not your decision what shoes the company sells, but it does seem ridiculously daft)

Sort of like streetshoes, is my guess, because I play outside with them too... or you can get more grip with them than dry shoes if you wet them before every game :-p

Technology is THAT good

With the indoor prototypes that were made, each model had it's own version, solely to compare the fit and feel of the different shoes and it also helps guage reactions on the styles of the boots.

Of course you would assume that for playing indoors you would only go for Dry Control footwear. However you've got to remember that Wet Control also gives 4x more grip than any other leather boot in dry conditions anyway, so even if you wore the Wet Control models, you'd still get a performance technology that works. The Dry Control does give 16x more grip, but some people may prefer a certain model eg Glove, and be happy knowing that they still have better performance properties.

The indoor shoes that are shown are such early prototypes anyway, Nomis really wanted to see how letting people give feedback on early prototypes could benefit their development.

Thanks
Michael

I hope you got my reviews
I think I sent them at least 20 times.

OK, I've got to do some shameless plugging here...

Just found out that Soccer International Magazine conducted an independant boot review of all boots on the market - conducted by 6 ex pros with no brand affiliation over a series of months and tests...

BEST boot with a perfect score of 25/25 - Nomis Glove
Second best boot - with a score of 24/25 - Nomis Spark

Absolutely amazing. Will be heading out today to pick up a copy of the magazine so will have more info on it later. Although I am sure that someone here must have the mag.

Ok, off to crack open some champagne. Absolutely blown away by this! Nomis might just be about to explode!

ooh, nice!!! i really want to know what other major brands scored... like the absolute, mviii, and others!!

but it is an australian magazine.. so could they be a little biased?

I wonder how the indoors did

Hi Simon.

Could you reccomened a nomiS boot for someone like me who has high arches and wide feet. Also I like the look of the redesigned studs, I've already twisted my knee 3 times in 9 months.

What iS happening with Nomis boots in the UK?

Hi Marc_Everton

The Glove is the widest fitting boot out of all the Nomis boots so that would have to be the recommendation. Nomis distribution is fully up and running and has been for a while now. On the Nomis website you can find your nearest UK stockist, so I would recommend you find your nearest and just go and try a pair on.

Ta
Michael

yeah im a subscriber to soccer international and when i saw the scores for nomis i also fell off my bed! great review and its made me buy a pair havnt worn them yet but i will soon. and i cant wait for the flare to be released

Hello Nomis ,

Is the survey for control freaks out yet?

You say that Wet Control gives 4x more grip in dry conditions, what does the Dry Control give in wet conditions?

Hi Nomis

I checked the website and I can'f find anywere that sells the Nomis boot near me. I live in Southport, Merseyside.

Hi Jacko - you'll find that the Dry Control should still outperform all other leather boots in the wet - I'm not sure what the figures are, so I will check for you - I know it obviously is not as good as a Wet Control though!!

Marc_Everton - I've emailed the UK to try and find your nearest retailer. I'm pretty sure there are some in your area but I'm not sure why they are not on the website. Will let you know when I hear back.

Thanks
Michael

Hey Michael,

I finally ordered a pair of 3/4 Rugby Mitts! I'm so excited to get 'em. Anyway you can speed the delivery up for me? Hahaha, JK. I guess I'm just pumped because we had a meet with McGill over the weekend and we kicked some serious butt... Haha, sorry, just had to mention that.

Sure, PM me your order number and I will have a word...

Ok, fast-tracked it for you. Left the building today apparently!

I think the new Nomis Instincts look amazing (too bad I just bought Tunits). But when I was on the Nomis website I got sort of confused. So can someone help me get this straight?

You can get Dry Control or Wet Control for both Soft Ground and Firm Ground.

Is there really a condition that has soft ground with perfectly dry grass though?


P.S. Anyone who lives in England and has bought Nomis what combination of SG/FG and Dry/Wet have you gotten?

You'll find that some people pick the style they like and then choose the type of studs they want. Strange in my eyes, although remember the Dry Control boots will still give more grip and control in wet conditions than any other leather boot - just that the Wet Control boots excel in wet conditions. I'll see if I can find out the top seller combination in the UK for you.

I always wear SG boots now no matter how soft the ground is...don't know why but I just like the feel of them more.

hey michael how many colours is the flare gonna have? really looking forward to when they are released!!!

Currently just two - the two-tone gold and the two-tone silver.

And I have just been informed that the boots will now be on sale 2 weeks later than planned, so towards mid to end of April now. (Sorry for the little delay).

OK, I have finally managed to locate some images of nomud tecnology in action.

From last weekend in the UK - a picture of the soles of the boots after the game on a pair of prototype instincts (see odd colourways!) and another boot brand. As you will see I have just blacked out the name of the other boot - I've done this just to be PC about it all and I am sure you boot "freaks" will instantly know which boot it is, but this isn't about brand versus brand, this is to show you the technology working.

As you can see the nomud technology really helps keep the mud build up down, obviously helping to improve traction and keeping the weight of the boots down. I can also assure you that no dirt was scraped off prior to photographs either. An honest set of photographs.

Also bear in mind these are prototypes so there would have been further improvements in the actual production line ones.

Thanks
Michael

It does seem to work then :-p

Blimey, it's getting busy here...

NEW RELEASE...

In line with Nomis' goal of designing and developing the best performance products for athletes, Nomis has addressed the needs of women footballers from around the world the the Nomis Spark Womens FG. With the popularity in women's football flourishing the need for an exclusivly designed boot that caters for the specific needs of the player has been overdue. April 2006 see's the greatly anticipated release of the Nomis Spark Womens FG.

Technical information:
NOMIS Spark Womens FG - $259.99 RRP (AU)
Specifically designed womens last for fit and comfort
Re-Engineered heel counter that gives the perfect fit and support
Unique colourways for an individual look
One peice Control leather upper for superior fit and comfort
Dry Control technology gives 16 times more control of the ball than any other leather boot in Dry conditions
Less than 4% water absorbtion
Re-designed stud pattern that gives maximum traction while allowing rotational movement for injury reduction

Excerpts from Interview with Jayne Ludlow and Ciara Grant (Arsenal FC): By Gill Sandford

"Both girls had a major input into the research and development of the new womens football boot created by Nomis. Jayne has worn almost every boot on the market, so she was a perfect candidate to trial the new design. And both players are delighted. The boots are technically superior to any other on the market, and are proven to give much more grip and control on the ball, coupled with redesigned stud patterns to improve stability.

They have been redesigned from the mens boot to fit the narrow heel and ankle of a woman."They are by far the most comfortable boots I've worn so you can imagine how pleased we both were when Nomis and footyboots agreed to sponsor us. It's also a great boost to women's football to have a company looking to invest in the future of the game."

Ciara agrees with Jayne and says the Nomis boots are the most comfortable she has worn. 'Its like you don't have any boots on at all, they're like a second skin, very supple and soft, yet tough enough to do the job. I think the fact that they have been designed for women puts them head and shoulders above the rest' "