Adidas +F50.6 Tunits
Aesthetics: 9/10
Very good looking boots and pleasing on the eye!! Doesnt attract too much attention.

Value: 10/10
3 sets of studs, stud tool, chassis and England upper for £64.99!! Bargain!!

Comfort: 10/10
Extremely comfortable, no break in time needed at all, no blisters or pain, fits my feet like gloves

Performance: 9.5/10
Great performance overall, lace-cover gives a better shot imo!! Works well on Astro, but HG studs dont work that well on a hard grass surface!!

Durability: 9.5/10
A stud fell out in my boot-bag, but that was easily put back in and it didnt strip the chassis!! No stripping so far, touch wood, so I'm thrilled with the performance!!

Overall: 9.5/10
Brilliant boot, would recommend to anyone!!

Matt

Ok, here it is. The (maybe, too lazy to look) first ever review of the Adidas F50+ Goal Edition boots. Let me say these are my favorite F50+s and thats saying alot because I love F50s.

Aesthetics: 10/10

Absolutely nothing I can say bad about these looks'. The pearly white is sooo mouth-watering and it truly gleams a silver tint in the light. the black webbing is stitched on instead of the crappy plastic stuff on all other +s. The red compliments everything very well. I dont think adidas couldve made a better colorway for this limited edition boot.

Value: 9.7/10

Fairly satisfied with the pricing from which I got these. I say this because they were £30 (around 56 US$) on justsocca.com which is a BLOODY steal, especially for a limited edition boot!!!! That alone there is a perfect score, BUT I had to factor in the shipping price. To ship to US, it costed me £16 (around 30 US$). Still, for that price, BARGAIN!

Comfort: 9.6/10

Not much to say here, very solid comfortability. Only reason I cant give them a perfect score is because the comfort chassis has comfort bumps on it, and that bugs me (I never use Comfort Insoles anyway, but its still part of the boot.). The split sole gives alot of flexibility and the FG studs (Goals are only made in FG) are Traxion, which I think is comfiest. Also, they stretched SO well to my wide feet, I was so pleasantly surprised.

Performance: 10/10

These are on my top list of performing boots, right beside Tunits!! Passing is so accurate and the feel is soo good. And the lace cover, dont even get me started haha. Everyone knows how I am a sucker for lace covers. It just seems as though they give me the most accurate and powerful shot ever.

Durability: 9.5/10

I've had these boots for over a year now, and the only sign of wear and tear is on the toe of the left boot, the outer layer rubbed off because I always drag my left foot for various movements when I play. So many people mistake the Goals for being leather, THEY ARE SYNTHETIC. The material is very close to leather, but its synthetic. Definitely not the same material as other F50+s, and the tag says synthetic, but I misplaced the tag, haha.

Overall: 9.8/10

One of the best boots I have ever had. Great everything above. I recommend this boot for people who like to stick out with flashy boots, and people with any size foot because it stretches so well. I am thinking of buying another pair if I can just find the right size and price. Thanks for listening. Any questions, just PM me.

F50+ Goal Edition

Asthetics-9/10
I love the colours for this boot. The white/red/black go PERFECTLY together.
Plus the lace cover seems EXTREMELY stylish. The upper is made out of synthetic(man made)
leather as the ULT-K is not used in this editon. Also instead of the hard material on the sides of the boot used in the regular f50+ this is all synthetic. I believe this gives it a bit more sleeker look than the others.

Value-8/10
I actually got them for 25 U.S. dollars from a friend but regularly they run to about 150-175 USD. This depends on what store you purchase them from. I think this is a particularly high priced boot but it is worth it (this is one of the few exceptions because normally I wouldn't pay over 150$ for the boot.If you have compared these to predators this boot is much cheaper. I think this is a great buy for a great quality boot.

Comfort-9/10
I love the snug feel of these boots around my feet. They feel like a thick sock attached to you. This boot doesn't slip when I shoot, run or pass. If you like tight and snug boots these are for you. The interchangeable insoles are great. I usually use the lightweight as I believe they feel more sturdy than the others.

Performance-10/10
These are probably one of the BEST boots I have ever had. And yes I have played in many boots. The lace cover is GREAT for shots as it has no unleved surfaces when it contacts with the ball. The softness is great as my WHOLE foot can feel the ball. The traxion studs are great for sharp cuts as they grip the ground and let you turn. I have never slipped with these on. The in-step portion of the boot is extremely thin which allows maximum pass control.

Durability-8/10
These boots are great except for some stitching or threads coming off now or then. The front does get scraped up and the toe does get worn down. These boots stay together for a decent amount of time. I have been wearing them for about 3 months and they are showing the wear and tear. They will last about 6 months as I have seen others last so long. Taking care of them, requires just cleaning them with a wet cloth. takes about 10 minutes and your done.

Overall-9/10
These are GREAT boots and I recommend them to everyone. The softness is incredible and you will be able to control the ball much more. You will see the improvement just in a few wears. These boots get torn up but will last. They work well for all positions as far as I can tell. So thank you adidas for creating feel and comfort ALL in one boot. Pics are down below. Oh and this is my first review (be nice lol)

Diadora Proline Totti 10 RTX FG

Aesethetics - 8/10

They are pretty decent looking boots, I love the Totti's sig on the tongue

Value - 10/10

I've got the for $100, its not a bad price for a really nice and professional boots. Comparing with the Vapors and Predators they are $100 cheaper.

Comfort - 10/10

Best feature of this boot has to be the comfort. Soon as I put my foot in this boot, I could tell the how comforting it was comparing the other boots I tried it on. It's more like a snug glove-fit like the F50s, sometimes I don't even have to retie the laces before the game.

Performance - 9/10

Performance is top notch, I was suprised when I first tried these on and juggle with the ball. This boot gave a clean and clear kick every time on the laces. It actully helps with first touch and gives great control on the ball. It's also very light, it feels like you are running with bare foot.

Durability - 5/10

If the Durability was great, I would buy these boots again.... but it's terrible.. It only lasted me 6months and I have to find a new boot. I don't know why they ripped apart so easily, the strap on the tongue was gone in about 2 weeks, and the kangroo leather are falling apart.. I guees it's because I didn't take care of these boots well enough..

Overall - 8.5/10

Overall, a very nice boot. But its hard to take care of it. If treated with good care(almost cleaning after every pratice and games) this boot is one of the best. Everything else is great except for the durability, I was really disappointed how easily fell apart.

Puma Esito II



Aesthetics
The boot is basically a plain and simple white boot with a red Puma form on the outside, red rectangular shaped tongue and the Puma outline on the inside. The boot looks identical to the Puma King Exec and I feel it has a classic design. I like the neat look of the boot, and am particularly pleased with the red/white colourway that resembles the colours of Arsenal.

Comfort and Fit
The boot feels extremely similar to the V1 series and fits exactly the same, but with a slightly higher heel. The synthetic upper is very thin and light and gives a very close touch on the ball, but at the same time it feels more secure and protective then the upper on the V series. I bought the boot very tight and it really did mould to the shape of my feet. I can simply slip the boot on to my foot and stays there, even if I haven't tied the shoelaces yet - which are also very nice and thin.

Performance
The boots are rediculously light and it feels absolutely brilliant...it gives you a real spring in your step. The very thin and supple upper gives you a very close touch on the ball.

Durability
I've used the boots for about a month now, so it is really too early to truthfully judge the durability, however, I've used them in a couple of highly intensive training sessions and they've showed no sign of wear...other then getting very dirty.
I can tell you that a player at my club had his pair since last year January, and he has come back for the off season in the same pair, and they look great still.

Value
These boots are yet another steal from Puma! They are no longer on soccer.com, but I recally them selling for a low US$40. They are availible on eBay for around 25 gbp which is worth a go.

Overall
I might get stick for saying this, but I can whole heartedly say that these are the best boots I have ever worn! They fit great, are amazingly light (perhaps the lightest on the market?), are easy to clean, they seem very durable and are cheap aswell! I love them...I've never been so confident in a pair of boots before.

The Puma Black/White/PUMA Red "v1.06 Trainer." An Indoor/Turf/Training boot.



Aesthetics: 7/10
The boot is above average in looks. It certainly looks unique with the laces shifted to the side and the Puma outline on the insole. The majority of the boot is covered by a synthetic material that leads into what can only be described as the most interesting heel I've had on a boot. A hard plastic plate sort of covers the upper portion of the heel (I say "sort of," because of the strange arrangement of gaps on the backheel) while the bottom of the heel is supported by "duoCell," cushioning. In all honesty, you probably won't be buying these for their looks, but it certainly doesn't hurt the boots overall rating.
Value: 6/10
At £45, it's not a bad deal for this pair of boots. The comfort and performance these boots provide were worth the price, but the durability certainly brings down the value of these boots.
Comfort: 7/10
A very comfortable boot, slips on relatively well and fits to size. Blisters are a little common place with these boots, but not enough to truly detract from the overall comfort. The "duoCell," cushioning is something I don't really notice while I'm running or playing indoor which is a sign that they must be working.
Performance: 8/10
The boot performs relatively well. Great touch and solid strikes are easy with the laces shifted over. The surface area of the boot gives great control and it's easy to put spin on the ball. The traction is surprisingly good as sliding on any indoor training surface (Turf, Hardwood, etc...) will never be a problem.
Durability: 4/10
I was shocked when I noticed how quickly my boots began to deteriorate. I was warned that they do tend to come apart at an exceptional rate, but I had no clue it would be as bad as this. Stitching on the top of the boot (Where the laces would normally be) quickly begins to fray and the toe of the boot is showing immediate signs of wear. Some of the PUMA Red that makes up part of the bottom of the boot is already begin to peel off and the glue holding the hard plastic plate on the backheel is glaringly obvious after only a couple weeks of use.
Overall: 6/10
This boot's performance and comfort are brought down by the high-price/low-durability aspect. While it has been great for training and playing indoor, it's obvious already that these are a temporary pair of boots. They are above average, and that's about it. If you're looking for a good pair of indoor boots that will last you atleast a couple season, look elsewhere. If just want a quick pair of good boots, I'd suggest looking elsewhere as well considering the price.

Aesthetics ~ 8/10



I would be telling a lie about how i think the shinkens look. All i could say you have to get used to them and for me know they look decent.

Comfort ~ 10/10

I thought that the Puma V1's were a godsend to football but when i tried the Mizuno Shinken Waves i was like ... is this shoe too big for me? It feels so nice and soft inside, i then proceeded to squeeze all around my feet with the boot on to see if its wide somewhere and it wasn't. The boots themselves are really extremely comfortable, i was shocked beyond belief. Even right now im looking at them thinking to myself that i won't be wearing the V1's anytime soon. Unlike the V1's which is very skimpy in protection the Shinken's were made to take abuse for you, i got stepped on a few times today and was about to wince in pain but realized that the pain wasnt bad as too compared to the pumas.

Performance ~ 10/10



Performance wise, this boot is amazing. With the soft upper with the boot anything brought my way was brought down with ease. Sometimes there would be an occasion during a game where ill get a tough pass and try to control and the ball would run away from me a little. This boot eliminated that, if i remember correctly these are my first boots with k leather and i could already see the difference with them. With regards to power unlike the V1's which i was afraid to really strike the ball at times due to its thinness of the upper. With this boot anything comes my way im not afraid to let it rip. You are fully protected and supported from impact of the ball when its time to strike. This is my only gripe so far, this boot has a bio panel technology on the boot on the outside to half way of the instep ... When we were warming up with passing, crossing and controlling, i did everything fine except when it came to long balls. These boots makes the ball swerve like mad, i am not exaggerating. I could pick out a pass 80-90% of the time at 40 yards but today i could make one our of like 12 or so. The ball would begin to swerve away immediately from impact from the bio panel. I dont really want to talk about the crossing much more ... it swerves alot and i need to adjust my technique for it ... if it were a video game and i did something like that swerving the ball, id be called a hacker ... its that bad for me.

Durability ~ ??/10

Pending, although i had them for 1 day its still work in progress.

Value ~ ??/10

I only had them for one day so i cant say much about value, but once i get the swerve technique down id take these over my Puma V1's any day hands down. These boots are that nice ... comparing them to the v1 these are much better all around minus the looks.

I went out today and bought my brand new SG POWER absolutes!
Aesthetics-10/10
Comfort- It really depends on your feet. If you have a pronounced arch you dont feel the power or the gold insole but if you have a flat or middle arch (like me) you feel the power thing only a bit. Or the gold powerpulse. But if you change the insoleto the black one you dont feel anything at all.
Performance- 10/10 Great touch! If your are a free kick taker this is the boot you want to have! Great swerve and lots of power behind the free kick! Running with the ball is very easy + it sticks to your foot!
Durability- No idea just bought them today.
Value- From what i`ve experienced they are a really great boot and are woth every single penny!
Thanks Adidas for making this great boot!

Product Info:

What shoe?
Adidas Predator Absolion TRX FG. Yes, in that colour...



What you get:
Two shoes, looking identical. One for your right foot, one for your left.
Removable insole.
Very long laces (they just piss me off)

Aesthetics [8.5/10]
I think they look good, to be honest. This is my third pair of football shoes yet, and up until now I’ve never owned a pair that didn’t have black in it. Recently I've found the design bastards at Adidas will do ANYTHING to make a shoe look stupid even just to see the “three stripes” on the side. I haven't yet finished thanking the heavens that the three stripes on the side of THIS shoe look quite good. And do the job.

Then it all just goes wrong really.

It started with a minor problem. You know that elastic strap attached to the thing that says “adidas” that you wrap around your shoe to keep your laces in check? Well in my Pulses the cover (adidas thing) the strap is attached to is short so it keeps your laces at the top of your shoes, where it should be. In the 'lions, the cover is far too long and makes a hash of the whole thing. You have to attach the strap in front of the bottom-top row studs (the line of cleats at the bottom of the top part, nearest to the middle) which can get annoying during play time. Failing to just wrap it round the middle of the boot like in the Pulse, and the top part of the cover will rise up as though filled with air leaving your laces exposed and easy to come off in a tackle.

Value [7/10]
I think they are a bit more expensive than they should be but only because I believe shoes should be like technology with prices dropping down every day. Unfortunately this is not the case in real life, so admittedly these things deserve the price that they catch - just. Read on and make up your own mind. I bought them for:

AED 248
US$ 67.5
Euro 50.7
NZ$ 96.2
GBP 34.6

Comfort [8/10]
A biggie with me, during the first two or so matches I experienced massive blisters at my pinkies. I should have just returned them there but I didn't. What actually happened was I had chosen two sizes bigger for me because Adidas for some reason stopped making their boots wide with the advent of the Abs (Absolute, Absolion, Absolado) and just to fit in comfortably I had to do that. This stupidity was backed by two things - 1) My feet would keep growing (2) The discount was nice. Anyway, I am now thoroughly comfortable in them, since they've broken up. But....(read on)

Performance [8/10] (PROVIDED YOU GET THE RIGHT SIZE!!!)
...has been affected (performance has, if you didn't get it). Because of the big gap in the front my shooting is flimsy and I myself am now scared to take any chances 1-on-1 with a goalie, or freekicks, or penalties. However, passing is good and one thing that I really must mention about this is the TRAXION outsole (stud arrangement) which is simply brilliant. Come race me on tarmac or sand and you'll leave me sprawling in your dust literally but on grass I can catch up with the fastest players and in the event they stop, also stop with them. I must mention that at 5'2/159cm with an average weight of 53kg/117pounds I am quite tiny and its not easy to move as quickly as some of the taller players since I can't stretch my legs that far. These shoes though have really made a difference in my speed.

Durability [9.5/10]
I can only say I still keep my Pulses in my shoe cabinet and I'm SURE if only they'd fit me I'd be able to go another whole season with them. Quite often some of my team-mates go out before a match and come directly to the pitch and I'm asked to bring the Pulses out of retirement, so I'd know. These new ones though are even better. I've had around 25-30 sessions with it and it has shown absolutely no sign of wearing down even a bit.

Overall [8.5/10]
If you have wide feet, just please, please, look somewhere else unless you're willing to compromise mild blisters on your feet after every game (these shoes will break in the sides for sure so don't be a cheap gimmick like me and take the same size as the length of your feet or a bit bigger - don't buy a pair more than a whole size bigger or better yet dont get it at all!). I feel that I have let myself down in a way and I can play better with the same shoes of a smaller size. One thing is I'm not sure why my insole is removable if Adidas don't actually sell extra insoles for this shoe. But now they have, I usually take them out when running as an extra insole on my running shoes. Or why they've given me laces the length of Africa. But w/e, those are small issues. Had my experience not been hampered by the size issue, I would say, “I really, really like these things.” Get the right fit (can be tricky) and you will for sure.

Pros:
Leather feels very good although not K and keeps getting softer without compromising the health of your feet (I'm defence, I should know).
Some nice colours to choose from.
An attractive shoe that will NOT attract every foul in the world.
TRAXION aids you with speed.
Long lasting stuff.

Cons:
I think it's a bit too expensive, but that's only IMHO.
The strap thingy.
Not really made with wide-footed people in mind.
Doesn't break in THAT quickly, if you're wide-footy.
Because the sole is focused more on acceleration and speed stopping isn't the most elegant function ever, but it works.

Nomis Spark Yellow/Black FG from soccer.com

Aesthetics 9 /10 I have the yellow/black Sparks, and they have generated tons of interest just based on looks. These boots are just stunning, and the silver logos work well with the yellow and black heel.

Value 8/10 For the price, these have deteriorated rather quickly. After less than a month, the control film (or at least some kind of grippy film on the leather, probably the dry control) has torn away from the toe area next to the sole, and then it began losing color at the toe. However, it seems as if the leather isn’t deteriorating further after two months. However, the fabric on top of the insole on one shoe is peeling. I expected better durability for such an expensive shoe. However, the performance and comfort they provide is amazing! I have never had better.

Comfort 10/10 The Sparks really excel in this aspect. The insole is supportive, soft, and flexible, and is much better than in the Air Legends. The leather really molded to my foot. Now, even unlaced, I can run around in my Sparks without having them slip off. This was not the case in the beginning. Either my foot grew a little bit, or the heel molded. The padded tongue is great when shooting, and makes it so that you can not feel the laces even if you tie them as much as you can. Stud pressure is great, but then again, I have not had any problems with stud pressure in other boots. I never got a single blister.

Performance 9 /10 For a k-leather boot, these perform splendidly. On top of being very comfortable, they are also very light. Performance and Comfort go hand in hand. These shoes do not hold me back in anything. I am not sure if the grip works anymore in games, because I no longer notice it. Maybe I just got used to it. However, I did notice that I have been scoring much more since I started using these cleats. No complaints.

Durability 7/10 See Value category.

Overall 9/10 If you can afford to buy a 200 dollar boot every couple of months, this boot is definitely for you. Also, this boot would be great for a game boot (if you practice this.) The comfort and performance the Nomis Sparks have provided are amazing, and they look great too. They are much, much better than my Nike Air Legends. The leather is great, and this boot is super comfortable. Instead of buying vapors or preds or any expensive boot, you should try these. I believe they are better than the popular high end boots.
However, I am going to try A-Lines next. If I get them, I will post a review/comparison, and if the A-Lines can match the Sparks, I will stick to them (cheaper).

Review Pume Esito III Hg White/black/gold

I only bought these boots because my pulsions tore in the middle of a match and i needed boots for a game the next day.

Looks (7/10)
A clean and simple looking boot. I love white boots. They look a lot like King execs for 1/4 the price. The only problem i have is that they are a little too plain and simple. i like the look of radical boots such as absolutes, konstruks, etc. The other problem is that the tounge lacks a tounge strap so it flaps around during play.

Comfort (9/10)
These boots are very thin and light. They feel good from the start. The only problem is that i have wide feet and the boots hurt the outsides of my feet but after a little play they break right in. They have some clear vamps that are useless. They have a very good touch. The only big problem is they heat up alot in the heat.

Durability (10/10)
I cant really say but for the 3 days ive had them they fell like they will hold strong for a good while.

Value (10/10)
THese boots are amazing value. At 30$USD they give you everything u need and nothing u dont. no gimicks, none of it. they require little cleaning b/c they are synthetic. they are an all around good boot. people may go waste their money on another boot for gimmicks but these will perform much better.

Overall (8.7/10)
They are a great boot for the price. They were a good investment and i look into buying these or F30.7's after these are done.

Nike merciral taliria 3
Colour ignite edition and personalised on pds

Looks and desgins 9.5/10
Great looking pair of boots, smart and sexy all my mates say they are my nicest boots and ive got 15 pairs of boots all differant colours and i say these are the best for people to look at.

Value n/a
Lol well brought them november 2006 and rarely used them as ive brought white black shifts red shifts and black silver shifts but as ive started to wear them, they have felt nice and snugg but id have had blisters but i expect that.

Effictiveness
Omg these boots kills it! Ive wore them a total of about 12 times and they have never let me down i didnt think id be able to shoot in these boots as i like my shifts and legends as i get loads of power out of them but these shocked me. In a recent tournament i hit the bar and it was shacking for ages after i was suprised myself let alone my team-mates. And i can for run for ages in these and my turns are better. These boots are really light.

Overall 8/10
A great boot for a fast player and very nice to look at but belive me you have to back up the statement your making with the ignites as ive been slated in the local league for the few times ive used them and been on a few crunching tackles of fellow player for wearing them and you have to have a strong mental power asi was slated like yellow boy and banarna man but they are well worth th3 £110 i payed for them

Nomis Spark White/Gold from InSport Store , Sydney, Australia.




Aesthetics 9.5 /10 I picked up the white/gold ones because they were the last one left (boots were on sale because the store was closing down, so they had to clear as much stock as possible). Anyway I think it's a great colorway, it definately attracts alot of attention at first glance though I hope they dirty up soon because I'm not a fan of having hectic white boots.

Value 8.5/10 These retail for I think $300 AUD, I picked them up for $230 AUD which is a good saving because $70 can get me alot of beer . The construction of the boot looks and feels very sturdy for it's value. I owned a pair of Nomis Gloves and wore them all year (Soccer/Football in the Winter and Touchfootball/Oztag in Summer) and they are still in one piece, so I am hoping the Sparks will hold onto their value. Since I have only worn these once in match, only time will tell if the price is justified with the quality.

Comfort 9/10 After wearing the Nomis Gloves I was hoping these were just as comfortable. I was right, these Sparks have an awesome fit for my foot even during my first wear. However, I did have to change the insole to a thicker one as my foot was sliding during my first wear. This will change as the boot moulds to my foot (much like my Nomis Gloves), resulting in a narrower space for the upper part of my foot. The boot is also very very light, which is crucial for me as I play box to box and do alot of running during the game. I'll rate these a 9.0 until they start to mould into my foot.


Performance 9 /10 Like I said the boot is very light which is good for as I play box to box and do alot of running. Shooting and passing is great, the ball comes off the K-Leather very well. Also, since it is Dual Technology meaning they are good for Wet and Dry conditions, they have so far performed very well in Dry Conditions but I am yet to try them in Wet conditions.

Durability NA/10 N/A for now because I have barely worn them. However if my Nomis Gloves are any indication these should hold up just as well.

Overall 9/10 Being Australia, I wanted to give Nomis a chance and of course be a little different compared to everyone else on the field. You see the same boots everytime (Nike/Adidas/Puma). But it isn't cheap, especially if you don't get them on sale.

However in my opinion the quality, comfort and performance of the boot justifies the price tag to an extent. My mate wears the high end Predators and he says The Sparks are just as good. Coupled with a nice design and solid construction with k-leather, overall this boot looks and feels solid. When you wear it for the first time, you can feel that the boot will perform, but of course you have to back that up with your own performance. Great boot, I recommend this one for first time Nomis buyers.

Nike Mercurial Talaria III Zinc/Tart (Orange)

Aesthetics - Personally I really like them, the orange is the best part of the entire Merc III series imo, and the heel emphasizes it. The Zinc/Greyish metallic color isn't bad either, it looks really shiny under sunlight and as you can see they have some creasing already, but it actually looks pretty good, like battle scars. The orange swoosh on the tongue is also a touch of class, and there's an orange R9 at the back too.

Comfort - I was surprised by the material as they are my first pair of Talaria III's, the upper is very soft in contrast to the stiffness of the Vapors. Almost like a rubbery feel, and as you can see with the creasing, I'd even say they feel like they were designed to imitate kangaroo leather. If you press it with a finger, you see wrinkles. The heel is what I'm most satisfied with.... the two "heel-lock" pads are very soft, and so is the heel itself, the part where most people have problems with blisters. I'm surprised because they feel so much better like this. I suppose the heel is not locked as tightly as the Vapors, but I haven't noticed much because the size is snug anyways.

Durability - Can't comment too much yet as I've only had them for about a month, but they have been holding up very well. Everything looks and feels sturdy.

Value - I was lucky enough to pick them up from a friend for about us$20, but I probably wouldn't pay over 40-50 for a brand new pair. I think they are very decent for a mid-end boot, and should definitely be considered. Also, I think the material is slightly different from other colorways, especially the earliest one (white/gold), so do try these on the next time you browse the stores.

Overall - I'd be lying if I said they were the same class as the Vapors, because they are not. Although the size fits snugly for me, it's not the tight fit the Vapors give you. However, they feel really good and not that narrow either, I've had zero problems from the start but that may be because they are slightly worn in already. Still, I have Vapors a half-size larger and I can definitely feel them being tighter, I think this might be down to the stiffness of the material. All in all, Talarias are not bad at all and if you have wide feet, should definitely give them a try, even though I don't

Puma King MixSole



Aesthetics
7/10
Just black and white.


Value
8/10
I payed £65 on eBay for these, they are meant to be £80 and last long.



Comfort,
7.5/10
They fit wide, the leather is quilted but the insole is pretty thin. But the boot is very flexible and thats important.


Performance
7/10
They can hold off to alot of water they are pretty good.


Durability
8/10
The leather last very long it is good quality as well as the sitching of the boot.


Overall
8/10
A decent boot, let down by some small areas.

Review of Nike Tiempo Ronaldinho (280 au dollar ones)

Aesthetics: they look retro, like a classier version of the air legends, very shiny when you first get them though the shine does go away after a few weeks/months 7.5/10

Value : for 280 dollars they would want to be fantastic, and they were but if you can get them any cheaper i would say go for it. Cheaper than vapors at the store i bought them from though they're still 99 pounds at PDS which is quite a lot more than some vapors,some preds and most air legends 7/10

Comfort: amazing comfort, feels like you're standing on pillows, though the first few times i wore them they felt very heavy compared to my white/red MVii. even though i have a narrow foot the boots molded quickly. 9/10

Performance: After you wear the boots in they feel amazing the touch from the k leather is amazing, you get a good strike from the tongue covering the laces though i put an elastic strap on and it held down even better than with the Velcro on it previously. Heel counter locks your heel in place well though the moulds sometimes seem to be a tad on the long side. The only problem is i find the boot quite heavy 8.5/10

Durability: Fantastic the only thing different about them from when i first bought them is that the shine has worn off 10/10

Overall8.5/10

Review of Nike Tiempo Ronaldinho (280 au dollar ones)

Aesthetics: they look retro, like a classier version of the air legends, very shiny when you first get them though the shine does go away after a few weeks/months 7.5/10

Value : for 280 dollars they would want to be fantastic, and they were but if you can get them any cheaper i would say go for it. Cheaper than vapors at the store i bought them from though they're still 99 pounds at PDS which is quite a lot more than some vapors,some preds and most air legends 7/10

Comfort: amazing comfort, feels like you're standing on pillows, though the first few times i wore them they felt very heavy compared to my white/red MVii. even though i have a narrow foot the boots molded quickly. 9/10

Performance: After you wear the boots in they feel amazing the touch from the k leather is amazing, you get a good strike from the tongue covering the laces though i put an elastic strap on and it held down even better than with the Velcro on it previously. Heel counter locks your heel in place well though the moulds sometimes seem to be a tad on the long side. The only problem is i find the boot quite heavy 8.5/10

Durability: Fantastic the only thing different about them from when i first bought them is that the shine has worn off 10/10

Overall8.5/10

Umbro x-iii white/red


Aesthetics
8.5/10
as soon as i turned up to training all my team mates wanted to steal them which is a positive for the boots but not for my team mates, the michelein rubber on the vamps sure does look the buisness, and the x's across the boots give these boots a unique looking touch.


Value
8/10
i bought these for $200au/£80 and i feel that they are a little overpriced but still a decent value they are more expensive than alot of boots but cheaper then some aswell.

Comfort
7.5/10
they feel like a mania/vapor ii
reasons:
snug like vapor fit
leather comfort and width of mania
vapor like Blisters
also rather light like vapors

Performance
8.5/10
these boots imo are up there with manias, they have the touch of a mania, the vamps that are equal to a mania in performance the vamps are a first as they actually do something to the ball, unlike predator vamps which are for show, these actually give alot more curl on the ball, they offer a good touch and a very light boots which is why i call them mania/vapor

Durability
7/10
after 4 wears the sole has started to come away slightly on my right boot, the sole has a sticking out bit (technical term) on the inside which is easy to catch while kicking, apart fom that they are holding up well.


Overall
8/10
umbro have made a good boot, that with the right exposure can make it next to preds imo at $200 they are about the same price and offer the same experience but i expect that because umbro most people will overlook them, for those people who do i say shame on you

Nike total 90 Supremacy ITALY

Aesthetics
8.5/10
personally i wasnt big on the supremacys when they rolled out a year ago after italy won in fact u could say this spoils them but i hated italy in the world cup and thought they were all divers but gold and blue looks great and then the close detail on the stripes, just gorgeous

Value
9.5/10
for me to give them a 10 theyd have to be free, brand new, i looked on nike.com and they only had 2 pairs left one of 13 and one of 11, YES! so i picked them up not expecting alot, no K leather id prolly take the italy legends over them but nope only supremacys.

to sum up 60$usd from nike.com

Comfort
8/10
im really happy with comfort because it was like they were already broken in before these i had vapor K's and i got massive blisters the first practice and couldnt wear them for like 3 weeks. i wore them through a whole 90 minutes and started having alil rubbing but have been good ever since.

Performance
8/10
i play center mid and with my vapors they are so skinny and i didnt really like the touch for center midfield, the supremacys are a lil bit bigger and obviously looser so i like the feel a lot better. i like the teiijen microfiber also, good stuff

Durability
?/10
i have only had them for like 4 weeks and have only been playing say 2-4 times a week so i cant necessarily say but they arent leather so that helps durability (correct me if im mistaken) and nothing has really detached or gone bad.



Overall
8.5/10
i give it such a high score because after this time, the lack of wear shown on them and the fact that i bought them straight from the maker, a highend boot for only 60$..and i didnt have expectations so it made it easier

Nomis Black Pearl SG (Pearl/Black)

Sizing: How do the boots run in comparison with other boots you own? Buy Half A size smaller than normal, that is basedon nike sizing.

Aesthetics: How do the boots look to you? Do they change colour when wet? No they certainly dont, look really nice. Have predatoresque elements to them but look better imo.

Value: Are they worth the money you paid for them? For 70 pounds certainly, they are as good as any £120 ones and probably better. I will never pay that much money for plastic, these are full grain leather but on the pitch you wont notice much difference between k leathers(Sparks, Gloves) and these. Very soft and easy to clean.

Comfort: How do the boots feel when you first put them on? Do they need to be worn in? Have you got any blisters?
Blisters in these? What a joke! You need to wear them for about half an hour to wear them in and they will never hurt your feet ever. Thats if they ever did, which I have to admit mine did as I wore SG on a FG surface but even then after a while they were as good as my FG legends.

Performance: Do the boots keep you comfortable through the match? How did you lace them? Do they keep your feet cool? Do they let water in? Do they perform consistently across all conditions?
Always confortable, laces come with a short and long pair. I have the long ones in atm as I have lost the shorter ones. They are totally waterproof and they even come with wet control which means when it is wet they stick the ball. I wore them while it was raining today, and trust me they really do make a different as advertised unlike Adidas Predators and there gimmicks.

Durability: Did they hold up well to the full match? Do they get scratched easily? Have you had any further problems with them? Are there clear signs of wear?
The plastic on the soleplate by the studs has got grass stains on it but apart from that nope. Look like new still after a few weeks so I cant really tell at the moment but they look like they will hold out for atleast 2 seasons which is something you can not say for other boots.

Accessories: Did you get any freebies with the boots?
Spare Insoles(Mine didnt for some reason?? Someone else I know did maybe someone just took them out before I got them in a sports shop)
Spare Studs
Clear Bootbag(To show them off )
Short/Long Laces so pick which you prefer. Short is probably better.
Stud Key
and lots of looks from other people who have never seen the brand before, they either say nice boots where did you get them? I have never heard of them before they look really nice, I might check them out.
OR
An immature idiot which sees them and because they are not nike or adidas comes up to you and says "What are those boots? They are a pile of ****". ah the irony of advertising, I laugh as I know they are missing out on some great shoes just because they seem to think they must wear nike vapors so that everyone looks at them and says nice boots because they are cool. I can proudly say I have got more comments about my pair than anyone of them

Pretty good for a boot that is only around 70 quid.

Comparison: Are there any boots that are similar in fit and touch that you have tried? How do these boots compare with ones you have worn in the past?
They offer better touch than any synthetic or leather boot I have tried before. The wet control takes a bit of getting used to, but once you do its all good. The only boot I know of I have tried with better feel is the nomis spark and glove. The studs are quite heavy on these, doesnt really make a difference. The FG are lighter though.

Overall Evaluation: Sum up the boots in a few sentences. Grade them overall, and say whether you would recommend them. If not, if there’s another boot they are similar to you WOULD recommend trying, put it here.

9/10, for a "mid range" boot, you get top quality. Highly recommend them to anyone without an absolutely huge wallet but can spend a bit more than the cheaper boots such as Nike Shoots.

Adidas F50.7 (RE REVIEW!)

hey guys i gotta re-review these boots coz i gave them 9.9/10 last time coz my cock was so hard there was no blood flow to my head and many problems have occured with these so ill tell you all

Comfrot and Wear 8/10
These bad boys are pretty comfy yet when i ran on a firm pitch with FG's in it was full on pushing on my foot and u could feel every stud, also one time it got really wet and the boot shrunk and my foot cramped, the upper got softer over time and was fairly good

Value 8.5/10 for the 280 AUS i payed for them the 1st time its preety expensive but Adidas Australia are as easy as a 2.50$ whore and as soon as anything wrongs you get new boots.

Value tip! for the same price you can get F30's 2 pairs! FG AND SG! thats a better idea!

Design 7/10
They only score slightly well because the bit toe box has been removed and there is no need to cut off the lace cover, the big problems arise when the FG studs drag when you kick yet they are not long enough or shaped correctly to give you proper traction. This makes you use the HG studs for the best kicking performance but this means you must sacrifice grip.



Durability either 1/10 or 10/10, the boot its self is awsome and lasts for ages, seems really strong and would never tear at the seems or anything
BUT
the screws have stuffed up on me 3 times meaning i have had to take them back every time! i used to just think only dickheads did it, but they can fuck up for other resasons then just being careless

Overall 7/10
these where an awsome boot, when they where on my feet and not in my bag broken or at adidas, i only got to wear them for about 70% of the season

Puma V1.06 "Dead Grass"

Aesthetics – 10/10
I really like the look and color of these boots. The simplistic Puma cat and logo on each side is so simplistic and "modern". And the Deadgrass synthetic(its grass but grey colored) looks so cool with the yellow puma cat and symbol

Value – 7/10
I got my Puma V1.06 on clearance from my local soccer shop for $112 because they were making room for new colors of the V1.06. The reason I gave them a 7? Look below.

Comfort – 8/10
The boot by itself is one of the most comfortable things I think I will ever put on my foot. It feels like a sock or like a glove on your foot. Pretty much like your just playing in your socks. I say you should get a 1/2 size smaller than what you usually get because the material will sort of stretch. So everything is good about the comfort until you get stepped on. Thats when the pain comes. Since the boot is so thin any heavy set person that steps on your toe it feels like you've been shot.

Performance – 9/10
The boots did amazing. Since the material was so thin the touch is great. I could dribble like no other. It feels like my shots are getting stronger since theres not much material between my foot and the ball.

Durability – -1/10
This is where the boot goes downhill. The durability is so crappy. after playing in them for about a month or 2 for training and games mine have a rip in the material and the boot part is starting to come off the sole plate. My bros are pretty much destroyed though. His never ripped but they came off the sole plate a lot like from the ball of his foot to the center of his foot the boot was removed from the sole plate. Thankfully my local soccer shop took them back with no questions asked because we were not the first to return them nor the last. Apparently this is a known problem and my local shop doesn't plan on getting any new colors in or the V1.08 unless they solve this problem.

Overall – 7/10
This boot would get an 8/10 or maybe even a 9/10 but the fact that these boots cant last 2 months without breaking they dont deserve anything better than a 7.

Nike Total 90 Strike Review

Aesthetics 8/10
I will give them an 8 because the black and the zonal rings look good together but everyone always looks at the zonal rings then looks at me like im crazy. I also find it weird the way the zonal rings toake up all the space on the front off the upper except that little spot where it says t 90 strike...I find it quite weird

Value 10/10
I had orginally owned puma v.106 for this season but they ripped so i had to take them back to my local shop and he gave me a 109 dollar store credit so i got these for 89 dollars and with the rest i got a manchester united keychain and two rolls of athletic tape and i still have 9 dollars of store credit left to spend so im quite excited about that

Comfort 10/10
these are without a doubght the most comfortable boots ive ever owned. Now that my feet are growing alot (these boots are size 7.5 us) im starting to realize that i have a wide foot and these boots fit so well. I got them on thursday and i had to wear them on saturday and since i got to school the only break in time i had was about 2 hours before the game. They were so comfortable that i played the entire game without a single blister and there only getting more comfortable the more i use them. I also tried on f 30s but they were extremly uncomfortable for me.

Performance 9/10
These so called "zonal rings" i think are really helping me hit the ball harder and more accuratley but i also think the partly a gimmick. The only reason these arent a 10 is because these i have found have made me marginally slower t othe ball but now im moving back to a attacking midfield sopot so i have found that these boots are perfect for this position. IN our 3rd place game i got a hat trick and got the game winning goal in golden goal overtime by volleying the ball over the keeper from 20 yards out

Durability 10/10
I havent had a single problem yet with the durability of these cleats (i cant sya the same abouty those goddamn pumas) The leather is so comfortable and they still look new everytime i put them on in my eyes. I think the little creases my feet make in the leasther are so cool too (i have no idea why though)

Overall 9/10
Some minor problems but if you dont care about what people think and you also want a cool boots get these definitley

Nike Mercurial Vapor III Cactus

Aesthetics 10/10

You either love this green or you dont. Personally I love it. The whole fade in the heel adds a class touch along with the whole slimness of the boot.

Value 8/10

As the average price for any half-good boot nowadays is $200, I think these are well worth the money. Performance-wise these have outclassed any boot I have ever had (which includes Legends, Abs, Pulse's, Zhero Gravity, +F50, Total 90 Lasers). So yeah, bit pricey but it will be money well spent if you get them.

Comfort 9/10

The only reason I knocked off a point in this category is because of the normal blister period every vapor user has to go through. It only lasts about a week (atleast it did for me), and if you can suck it up you'll be happy as ever with your outcome. The trick is during the process of breaking them in apply pre-wrap and athletic tape to your foot and your as good as prone to blisters. Once broken-in tough it really feels like you playing in house slippers when your out on the pitch. The whole boot just wraps around your foot and they just feel like a second skin, being as light as they are.

Performance 10/10

Like I've said before these have given me the best performance week-in week-out, out of every boot I have ever owned. It's not like the second you play in them youll be so good youll make Ronaldinho look like a little schoolboy, but these things definetly enable you to play to the best of your ability. Because of the supreme comfort and lightness, you have such a good touch on the ball and I think give you very powerfull shots.

Durability 10/10

What can I say? Except for your occasional scuff mark, there isn't any show of wear at all. I've had my vapors since the beginning of August and up till the end of October I've used them everyday and absolutely no sign of sole-seperation, tearing or anything. The synthetic somehow grows softer everytime you play with them. Give them a clean every once in a while and they'll loko as new as they did the first time you bought them.

Overall 10/10

Once you get past the blister period, you wont go back to any boot again. Get them and you wont regret it.

Nike Air Legend.

Aesthetics 10/10
I love how these boots look. They look like a classic no frills soccer boot. No predator crap no gimmicks just leather and studs. Also the colourway I got them in(Marine Gold) makes them look even better

Value 10/10
Great boots for there price.

Comfort 10/10
They might feel stiff when your first put them on but after you wear them for 5-10 minutes they feel great. I also recommended ordering 1/2 a size smaller.

Performance 8/10
I feel like I can get more power on the ball then with my Pumas. I think it is because of how thin the material was on the V1 and the K leather on the legends lets me hit it harder I think.

Durability 9/10
Everything about the boot has been fabulous. Nothing major has happened yet and I have owned 2 pairs so far. The only small little gripe I have is that on the bottom of the boot there is a layer covering the carbon fiber and it started peeling off at the end of the season on my first pair.

Overall 10/10
Considering the boots cost and how good it is I don't think there will be any competition in the $100 dollar range until the AdiPures come out.

predator absolute Blackout with red tounge

Aesthetics 10/10
these shoes are the sex!!! they are very simple
black kangaroo leather with a red predator tounge
and black predator vamps with red aesthetics
what else can you ask for

Value 9/10
these boots are good for the price
got them for 215.00 when the colorway came out
only problem is that you get a very cheap
bag along with it and an extra pair of "lightweight insoles"


Comfort 10/10
they feel awesome out of the box it took no time to break them in
the kangaroo leather is really soft out of the box and even when there are used
.

Performance9/10
the performance is great i feel like i can take a good clean shot with them
and the touch is superb and even though some people think that the predator vamps are
a gimmick i think it does give some spin to your shots


Durability 8/10
these boots are good for the price but i see that after a few practices/games youll see some
gaps between the leather and the sole it isnt that much of a problem but if you take the time to take the dirt and grass out of the gaps you will be able to have these boots for a longer time.
the elastic that holds the tounge down is a problem.
for me the elastic is starting to rip after 4 months of wear.
but durability wise i have been having these boots for 6 months now
and they are in great shape they havent ripped in the toe area

Overall 9/10
overall these boots are very good for the price and are very comfortable
after these boots start to rip im going to buy me a pair of power swerves or adipures

Nike total 90 supremacy-blue, white, and silver


Aesthetics 10/10
these were the first release of the supremacy series and they couldnt look better, the deign on the separate feet looks really attractive.

Value 10/10
had these since last september, got them for us 150 and they have held up exceptionaly. i have played in them close to 60 games over a year. not a sign of deterioation.

comfort 9/10
sometimes feel a little bit tight when wearing thicker socks, first month had blisters on pinky toes but ehy accually stretched and now feel like k-leather boots.

performance 10/10
i play keeper and they provide a excellent kicking surface. the stud configuration is great because of the blades/circulars give great traction.

durability 10/10
as i stated before these have held up excellently, there is a very small gap in the toe area but thats about it, some of the graphics are starting to fade but i just colored the white in with RED sharpie and it looks imo alot alot alot better.

overall 10/10
great boot, i love it and have bought another pair fo when these get ruined.
i have had the yellow lazers and took them back after one game and switched back to these. LOVE them

Nike total 90 supremacy-italy- gold/blue/white


Aesthetics 8/10
when i first saw supremacys in the world cup thought they were quite ugly and pointless seeing as the laces went of to the side but still ended up straight at the top, theyve grown on me quite a bit though, i walk into my room and see them and want to just wear them.....but its winter


Value 10/10
got mine for 60USD from nike.com there were prolly 2 pairs left because the day after i got them i looked and my size was gone and only 1 other size was available

comfort 9/10
i wouldnt say im terribly comfortable in any pair of cleats but im not uncomfortable. my final decision they are pretty comfortable considering i never got blisters


performance 9.5/10
i used them for my adult league/fall season and i play central midfield and theres more cushioning on them than my vapor K's and if u pass it to me the ball just dies on my foot, i love it. good grip and feel.

durability 10/10
only played like 3 months in them and thats not with regular training but no signs of wear, my last total 90s were battleboots also, a good buy

overall 9.5/10
im not a fan of italy and dont claim to be but these are some nice boots. good quality and durability a good buy

Nike total 90 strike-white, gold and black FG

Aesthetics 10/10
The design is great and the colours go well. the 'strike zone' on the front of the boot makes the boot look powerfull. only problem being that there is hundreds of little tiny holes on the strike zone which take for ever to clean when mud is in them.

Value 10/10
had these since mid october and they cost $100(£50) from las vegas. in the UK they cost £65, so i saved £15. For the money they are a good buy, they are well manufactured and are comforetable.

comfort 9/10
great comfort feel very simular to the astro version. the studs dont dig in to your feet which is another bonus. after a while of consistant use (2-3 hours) the bottom side of your big toe starts to rub and becomes sore.

performance 10/10
i play striker and the way the studs are nicely positioned for you to be able to push of quickly onto a run. i recently wore them on grass which was really boggy and the studs didn't lose their grip on that even when running.

durability 10/10
these shoes are really strong and hold out no matter how i abuse them. There is a very small gap in the toe area but that seems to be a common trait as other reviews have stated the same problem so nothing to worry about.

overall 10/10
great boot, i have them in astro version as well. will definatly buy again. They do exactly the same job as the lasers and are alot cheaper, i would definatly recomend to everyone.

Puma V1.06 FG

VS.

Nike Laser FG

Red/White

White/Black

Aesthetics:

9/10

7/10

in terms of look the pumas are by far the better looker, the classy side look of the cleats with the signature puma logo and stripe would look better in the long run, on the other hand the laser isn't an "oger" but i feel that the futuristic look with the sweet spot circle is more of a negative design rather that an actual engineering mechanism, and in the long run, future designs surly will over come.


Value as of 1/1/2008:

10/10

7/10

as of today the V1.06 is available in many local and online stores (soccer.com, eastbay, ebay stores) for sub $100, its an extremely good value for that amount, compared to the Mercurial SL price for a full carbon fiber boot with a tag of $500, the V1.06 is half made of Carbon fiber for less than a 1/5 of the price. the lasers a technically the supremacy's with a new top, they both share alot of parts such as the chases, the studs, the laces, heels, and the Air Zoom unit... as if Nike simply had a big amount of left overs and wanted to put them in a better use for the marketing department to sell, for a tag of $190 in my opinion is too much for an old boot with a face lift.

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Comfort:

9/10

6/10

the V1.06 is made of a very thin cloth like material, its more of a sock rather than a shoe, i would personally love to take off the studs and use them as slippers if it wasn't for the cost, the way it feels on ur foot is like no other, u can actually feel the wind on ur feet skin on windy days with thin socks, they're that light... Nike have never in my opinion have gotten the idea of the necessity of comfort in a futbol boot, i've never owned a Nike boot (apart from the legends) without getting blisters, and thats always a big negative sign, they take a while (weeks) to getting use to, but by then all is well...

Performance:

9/10

8/10

well this is a tricky part, it all depends on the type of player you are, i am a winger, i need speed and agility, along with good crosses, dribbling and some times shots. the Puma v1 fulfills all those needs, the speed that u get out of them is relatively higher than the lasers, (less wight = less drag = more velocity), and that helps in the dribbling part as well, pint point the ball to an empty space and pretend ur running after it and u'll be there before every one else is... The Lasers as i said are supremacies with a new upper, and supremacies were the AZT90 III and so on, but nothing is wrong with all of those, they're very solid boot when it comes to taking shots, i know the lasers has a shooting wring on it but u wownt stick ur foot all the way below a ball every time u take a shot, and as i said its more of a stylish look than a function. but the Nike Power range is spot on when it comes to the power of the shot when it leaves ur foot.


Durability:

6/10

9/10

well if it want for this the V1.06 would've gotten a perfect score, the durability is by faaar the worst i've ever experienced in a futbol boot, and this is my 3rd, yes my 3rd V1.06 that i have bought since the previous 2 have gone to heaven, at first of all the boots are mead of a material that would fir more for shirts rather than cleats, they're very easly attracted to dirt, but then again easy to clean if u had the guts to actually throw in ur cleats in a washing machine, which i do to clean them up, also apart from maintnance, the life span of a V1.06 is quite short, half a season of of semi-pro or professional
futbol would see u tossing away a pair of these in to the garbage cans with holes poping up between the carbon fiber chases and the upper part on the outer sides of the boots on in better terms the puma 1.06 FG socks... The lasers on the other hand are a Nike made so there's a 2 year proof on them if u were living in the united states, unfortunetly if u dont, as I (i live in Saudi Arabia) there isn't a way apart from having a mate in the states to return the cleats to nike in case of a manufacatoring flaw, but u wouldnt need that since Nike Air Zoom Total 90's range have always had a good strong durability aspect, i feel u could stick a granade and still be able to use them for a game afterward, they're tough as... well tough as old futbol boots.



Overall:

9/10

7/10

The Puma V1.06 is extremely confy light. stylish, well preformed and with a current market value of less than $100, u can buy 2 for the less than a price of a Nike Laser, but then you would need 2 pair of them to complete a single season...


... N7eet

adidas predator powerswerve

Aesthetics 10/10
Im an odd fellow. I like white cleats like my manias were champagne and Lunar and my abs i had were the white and red cl
but i got pulses in black and red and these ones look just as good. the red is a dark color and works with the black wheras the black and red abs dont do it for me

Value 10/10
i like them alot and the 200 is worth it to me

comfort 10/10
amazing. snug and the heel cup is very frim and sturdy. leather hugs my foot and its soft as well

performance 10/10
i like them alot. I play striker and used to wear tunits, but in reality they are comfortable and dribbling is the same,maybe even more then my old manias. I had no real problem with free kicks on the first day, no real break in problems at all

durability 10/10
holding up well and no problems at all

overall 10/10
great boot, i dont know if its really near the manias, but its equal to the pulses. its narrow so it feels equal in that sense to the tunits i wore, bit what really sold meis the heel cup. its an actual cup compared to absolutes wrap.
its a success in my book

The Reebok Red/White SprintFit Pro. A high-end firm ground (Bladed) boot.



Aesthetics: 8/10
When I looked at these boots, I knew I had to try them out. It's simplistic while giving that little futuristic spice. The laces are pushed over to the side which provides a large strikezone, which is made of 100% synthetic material. The sole plate is broken into two pieces (Under the heel and under the balls of your feet) then connected by a "Hardlink," bridge between the two. I'm not a huge fan of the heel plate or the backheel itself, but that'll be explained in the Performance section.
Value: 6/10
These were an expensive pair of boots. I bought the high-end launch pair, which set me back an absurd amount of money. I bought expensive boots and I expected atleast a 7/10 for the value. I was disappointed. The comfort and a portion of the performance are what take a chunk out of this boot's overall value.
Comfort: 5/10
These boots are no more or less comfortable than your average pair of basic football boots. I was in awe of how comfortable my Pro Rages were, and I expected my SprintFits to atleast match that overall comfort. Thankfully, they did not cause blisters, but these boots have a confined toe box and very little arch support.
Performance: 6/10
The boot performed alright. Better than average, but nothing exceptional. My biggest problem with the SprintFits was the backheel. I felt like the backheel plate was too large, bulky, and hard to perfom certain tricks (e.g. A rainbow) with ease (Emphasis on ease. It's possible, but it's a hassle and ineffective, which doesn't make it ideal for game situations). Then there was the issue of H2O. As long as you avoid wet pitches, you'll have good touch and great strikes. For those of us in the real world, the slightest bit of moisture will slick the surface of these boots to the point where solid touches are difficult and accurate strikes glance off the ball. This boot does have great traction, however, and I felt like I was able to run at my best pace while I used them.
Durability: 9/10
For all it's negatives, this is one obvious positive. This boot doesn't fall apart easily. I've held out on this review for awhile (Several months considering I bought them when they released) because I wanted to be sure about the boot's durability. It certainly has held up very well. They mark very easily and you'll see large creases form quickly, but the boots themselves hold up.
Overall: 7/10
Based on averages, I grudgingly give this a 7/10 overall. It's obvious that the looks and durability are the saving graces for these boots. However, I do not recommend these boots at all to anybody looking for a great pair of outdoor boots. The overall performance is just too low to get behind and say "Yeah, this is a quality boot." These might be great indoor boots, but the fact that they don't perform well in ideal conditions just doesn't make this a good outdoor boot. This is pretty well represented by the fact that very few pros have flocked to the SprintFits. If you're looking for a boot that will last you a long while and you've got some cash to burn, go for the SprintFits. Otherwise, definitely try and get a pair of Pro Rages instead.

Nike Mercurial Talaria 365
after 1 game




I finally got them in my hard to get size (47,5)I always wanted to get them but I couldn't get my size. When I found them I jost couldn't not buy them. Here's my review after 1 game

Aesthetics: 9/10

I give this colourway 9/10 becouse I like flashy colors. It isn't just for that i dont like it personally, but I think Nike should meke more colourways of the boot beouse it went out in 3 coloyrways i think. The shape of the boot is beatiful to me, as in the vapor 1 and 2. You just have to love them

Value: 10/10

I got them from an online store. They costed 219 zł that's about 60,6 Euros. First i thod that they could cost a little less bot after I played in them i know they they are absolutly worth the money. A nother thing that when they were a new model they costed about 100 Euros which is unexeptable, like for all other new boots

Comfort: 8,5/10

They are boots for peoaple withe narrow feet and everybody knows that. Little minus for little to less space for toes, even the oroginal vapors had more space ( btw i was wondering why they are talarias not vapors and i think that the only thing in them that's the same as in talarias is the toe part. Everything other is from Vapors). They give me little blisters in the back of feet but im sure that they will strech.

Performance: 10/10

For such a tall person as me (195cm) its very importaint that the boot stick to the ground and don't slips. I was worried that the talarias won't be how i want them to be but i was wrong. The are fantastic, they feel like glued to the floor (and the bal when you want them to be)when changing directons of run etc. For the first time i can show my skills indoor, becouse my previous indoor boots vere horrible ( some low end nike indoors) The touch is first class. Normal thing - vapor. They are eaven lighter then the stud version.

Durability: 9,5/10

I cant tell much after 1 game. the only thing i'm little mad about is that somebody stepped on me or something and half of the swosh on one of the boots is little ripped . I would like them more, if elements like the swoosh'es and other lines were made in a diffrent way which would provide them from vanishing from boots. But that's my first reaction i will probably get over it:P

Overall: 9/10

For now I cant give them the max score. we will see after a year in what shape will they be. If they will strech and not fall apart thea are worth the 10

btw. I think that many boots are overrated. These Talarias are amazing. If you have a good price on them don't think too much. Just buy them!

Glad I could Help. Cheers. ZAKI

Nike Vapor IV

Aesthetics-9/10 Its a good looking boot and I like the way the lace cover looks, but the only choice of two colors right now isnt great but its ok. Anyone know a way i can turn my orange peel ones white without ruining the material?
Value-8/10 well this is my first pair of boots over 80 bucks so im not really sure how it is for the money but i had 300 bucks from 2 days of reffing and tried on many diffrent pairs of boots and there were my favorite so i guess it was a good buy.
Comfort-9/10 These boots are really comfortable after about the 5th use I would have given them a 10 on comfort if it wasnt for the long break in period and that they gave me painful blisters on my heel becuase of the pink foam on the inside, but now that the heel is fitted on me its starting to feel better after each wear and the bisters arent getting bigger and are healing. No blisters at all on any other part of my feet like i heard you got with the mv3s, its a really nice snug fit and holds your foot really well the material gets softer after each use.
Performance-10/10 I love the way these feel now that my heels arent killing me, since there so light its easyer to do moves tricks ect, they have great touch and traction i played on a normal and dreanched feild and didnt slip once , i love the way the lace cover gives you a clean surface.
Durablity-N/A ive only had them for a week so i can really say no problems yet just a few scuffs but ive heard a mr clean earaser does the trick ill find out soon.
Overall-9/10 its a great boot and i would have given it a 10 but the blisters and the breakin period just off set it a bit, if you have a narrow foot and can live with a week of blisters and breaking in its really great.

Aesthetics-9/10 Its a good looking boot and the colour combination is nice.

Value-8/10 These were my first pair of boots and they only cost me £15 brand new so i was pretty happy.

Comfort-1/10 These boots are really uncomfortable. i used them once and decided to replace them. they gave me blisters and caused my feet to hurt because they were too narrow and thin.

Performance-5/10 first the posertive - the studs are nice a long so you get great traction which is one thing i loved about this boot, they were also thin and light so you didn't notice you were wearing them except they hurt my feet. now he negative - i used them on wet grass and my feet were soaked by the end of the warm up.

Durablity-7/10 They sustained pretty heavy use then i left them within the rain outside for 2 weeks and they were fine so yeah...also they clean very easily i found, although that might be two weeks in the rain.

Overall-5/10 Would be a great boot if you have narrow feet but i don't so they are no good for me, plus they get wet very quickly.

V1.08
Value – 8/10
I think that this boot is very good and all but since they are not as well known as vapors i think that a price reduction to around 175 would help it better compete with the more popular vapor.

Comfort – 9/10
This is the best boot i have ever owned comfort wise. Just like my v1.06 there was no break in time and they have always fit very comfortably. I bought them on a Friday night and used them the next sunday in a tournament with no problems. Sizing is the same as v1.06 and is a very good fit for me.

Performance – 9/10
This boot has only one problem for me performance wise. The sticky synthetic sometimes causes the ball to get stuck to your foot when dribbling which can be a bad thing but it only happens rarely so its not big enough to ruin the performance. The double insole thing is very creative i choose to not use the carbon fiber insert because it allows for more flexibility but if you put it in it stiffens the boot a lot. The plastic part the pokes up a little pit does not affect chipping at all for me and if anything it helps chipping for me.

Durability – 9/10
Ive only has the boot for 3 months but it seems very durable. 10 times more durable than the v1.06 which for me ripped in 2 months of use. This boot is double stitched all the way around. They use little inserts of the same microfiber and the v1.06 surrounded by tough synthetic to combine lightness with performance. The raised toe also looks like it helps durability a lot.

Overall – 10/10
Overall these boots are perfect for me and i love them dearly and can hardly wait till puma come out with a leather version. I would recommend these to anyone that has had blister problems with vapors and wants a boot that is lighter and performs just as well. This is coming form someone who also owns vapors F.Y.I. They are a HUGE improvement from the original v1 and they can only get better because i cant find anything wrong with mine.


Feel free to ask me any questions

Today I will be reviewing everything in this picture

Adidas Predator Powerswerve
Aesthetics - 10/10
It might just be me but I love the red!!! The red is extremely striking and brilliant but in a classy way not in a vapor IV way wear it almost seems ignorant to wear boots that flashy. And ive always wanted to own the topend predators but never have. My friend let me have a pair of beat up manias about 4 years ago but my mom threw them out about a month after I got them cause they were trashed. So for me having a genuine predator is just great. The foldover tongue with the big adidas logo is just iconic in my mind. If someone mentioned soccer cleats or adidas cleats the first thing that would pop into my mind is some type of predator. Also the see thru powerpulse that wasnt featured on the absolute is cool. Also the way the word "PREDATOR" is put onto the tongue of the boot is striking. Im not sure how they do it but it looks great.

Value – 9/10
For me I got these cleats off ebay for about $145 total but they retail for $200. Whats great is you might think paying $200 for a pair of boots is insane but what they come with is alot more than other $200 dollar boots. You get the boots, boot bag that is made of a nice mesh material and has a little slot for the extra set of insoles, extra pair of insoles that are just regular and dont have any powerpulse, cool looking predator lanyard that has a little peice of paper attached to it that has all the predator moees upto the powerswerve, and a booklet telling you what cool features your boots have.

Comfort – 7/10
These are great boots and extremely comfortable the only reason they get is a 7 is some little things hear and there. First when your running or just walking you can feel the powder from the powerpulse going up and down in your foot and it can get annoying after awhile but when your in the middle of a game playing you probably wont even notice. Second sometimes the boot just feels loose in the heel im not sure why just sometimes it doe sometimes it doesnt. Lastly the tongue is pretty long width wise so when you pull the laces tight it squeezes the tongue in making like a little ridge in the middle of the tongue(I dont know exactly how to describe it but you predator owners out there know what im talking about) and when you tie the boot really tight that ridge puts pressure on your foot. So when I first got them I was thinking that I would either have to tie them loose so the ridge doesnt occur but have a loose heel, or tie them tight have the ridge and have a tight heel. But since I got them and broken them in it really hasnt crossed my mind anymore. Oh and the laces are really long I usually loop them under the boot but then sometimes it gets hard to tie cause they get to short.


Performance – 9/10
I dont really know what to say for performance. The K leather is amazing after you wear the boots for more than 10 mintues. Coming from tunits and legends conical studs playing with blades again feels amazing. I dont know why but I feel like I get more traction with blades and I seem to roll my ankle more with conical studs. Not sure why but I think its because there so tall because when I switched from FG to HG studs on my tunits I started rolling my ankle less because the HG are shorter.

Also I know I might get flamed for this but I think the swerve stuff works. It could just be a placebo, or maybe I was just trying to curve it more cause I was wearing the predators and wanted to see if the curve stuff worked, or it could be because it was particularly windy the day I was using them but I think the swerve stuff works. I know everyone thought after the mania all the vamps sucked because they were small or not potruding but on the swerves the curve technology is big and protruding from the boot.

I have no views on if the powerpulse works or not yet. Didnt adidas do a study that like proved the powerpulse worked?

Durability – 9/10
So far nothing has happened to them. But from what ive seen of the past predators there are some constant durability problems and I wouldnt expect any different from this pair. One of the problems is the strap holding the tongue down ripping. The second problem is the boot wearing down at the toe area.

Overall – 8/10
Instead of writing a whole paragraph on the boots ill just sum it up in pros and cons

Pros
-Great colorway. the red is striking but not flamboyant like on the vapor IV.
-The K leather is great quality.
-IMO the swerve technology works.
-Blades are a nice change from conical studs for me.

Cons
-I dont like how the tongue folds over when you tie the boots tight.
-Sometimes the heel feels loose for me.
-The powerpulse can get annyoing at times cause you can feel the powder.
-Predators in general have some known durability problems.

I dont have time now but review of the F50.8 and V1.06K coming soon.

Nike Vapor IV
Aesthetics - 8/10
Looks wise i love my orange boots, moving to a club for the 1st time though was bad because guys where making comments like, "ohhh orange boots, you better score 30 goals this season." Also got comments from other teams like after a bad pass, "better get your money back for those mate." Its a little upsetting but then you just look down and your like fuck em.

Value – 10/10 - 7/10
Since i got these for FREE (thank you nike support and returns policy). Its very good, but if u had to pay full price you might be a little upset with the vapor IV being more expensive than the new preds or F50's you must really want them to pay that bit extra.

Comfort – 5/10
Well i got awful blisters from mine like everyone did and until mine stretched i was unable to walk because of the awful arch pains i was getting in my foot. But once they did stretch and i learned how to tape my ankles i was fine. This may sound like i should be talking about performance but the grip you get from them is amazing and the reason i put it in comfort is that you can change direction with less pressure on your ankle as you try to push down harder in the MVIII for example.


Performance – 8/10
With the boot being larger and having more of a boot compared to the MVIII if you know what i mean. (Chunkier boot, more sole plate, larger in general), it allows you to get more power on your shots and more protection for your foot when going into tackles. There is something about the studs on the MVIV i dont know what it is because they look exactly the same as MVIII but omg the only reason i havent bought any other boot is because this FG is the best grip i have ever had.

Durability – 10/10 (so far) (6months) (15 matches) (40 training sessions)
So far no scuffs no sole plate separation, even the studs dont really seem to be wearing down

Overall – 8/10
Im going with the Pros and Cons too

Pros
-Good in either Black or Orange, if you like flashy you know what to pick
-i dont mind synthetic boots so its fairly good grip and touch.
-AWSOME grip.
-Solid boot in comparison to the MVII and III so you can be more confident with shots and tackles

Cons
-Awful blistering and foot issues
-price is fairly steep unless you find a bargain or trade your MV III in to Nike
-The orange color can attract too much attention at times

Nike Tiempo Legend II

Aesthetics - 9/10
I personally love how these boots look, they look classy and look modest. The only reason why I havn't given them a 10 is because I normally go for something a bit flashier - eg. The day i bought these I went out to buy some Silver/Yellow Lasers but they were out of my price bracket. I have grown to love the simplicity though.

Value 10/10
I picked these up for just over £60 which is an amazing price for top-end boots. I have seen places that sell these for £50-£60. Great standard of leather for such a cheap price, really can't go wrong.

Comfort 9/10
The leather on these boots is unreal; it is so comfy. I have worn synthetic boots for ages and going back to leather just fealt right. There are no gimmicks with these boots which means that its purely know for touch and comfort. I don't like the insole much as it is very thin and not very springy but I wear quite thick socks so its not too noticable.

Performance 9/10
After wearing synthetic boots such as F50.7s and others it felt nice being in a comfy pair of leather boots again. When I wear F50.7s, I find it very hard to curl the ball because the surface becomes very slippery but when I wear leather it has more grip on the ball and wearing these boots makes me feel that I can, finally, curl the ball again. The leather is very soft - it feels more natural controlling the ball with no gimmicks, like Shot Shields or Predator Elements, in the way. The only reason why it hasn't earned a 10/10 is because, although I didn't adore the feel of the ball in my X-Boots as much as the Legends, the X-Boots had the Michelin stuff which didn't have a very natural feel but it contributed so much to curling the ball.

Durability -/10
I havn't worn the boots too much so my view may not be as useful as others' but they are holding up well (no problems after around 10 uses.

Overall 9.25/10
Overall a fantastic boot. If I had enough for any boot in the world I would still consider Legends one of the front runners because they are so nice to play in. The leather is great and they feel very sturdy so i don't need to worry about damaging them. They are the Black/White colourway so mud doesn't show much which means that cleaning isn't as extensive. I would recommend them to anyone.

Vapor Review




Aesthetics
SL: OMG! i love the carbonfibre soleplate and the coluors are frikkin awesome 10/10
E8: Same here i love the simpleness of the black and white, the skyblue is a real nice touch to 9/10
IV: I'm kind of tired with the orange peel but they are still quite attractive 7/10

Value
SL: I spent a lot of cash on these and they're worth it IMO but the price is through the roof 7/10
E8: 125 £ for a pair of dazzling vapor in leather is awesome 10/10
IV: 125 £ for these to and they are priceworthy but not as the E8 8/10

Comfort
SL: Comfy as hell 10/10
E8: Haven't had the time to break them in yet but in my experience they will be great in a week or two ?/10
IV: Nice but, I'm getting a few blisters on my heels 6/10

Performance
SL: This boot really give me true feel for the ball but my freekicks have been bad in 'em don't know why and the insole makes them feel a bit losoe and therefore I don't get the ultimate snug fit 8/10
E8,IV: they perform the same and I enjoy playing in them because the studs and upper are high quality, I've got good grip and my shots are good because of the lacecover who provides a good sweetspot 9/10


Durability
Since I rotate with a bunch of shoes they never get tested for real.


Overall
SL: Best boot yet, I'm really loving them. However I can't giveit a ten because I would like to belive that the perfect boot haven't been made 9.5/10
E8: Loving the looks and the K-leather upper they are great 8.5/10
IV: Great boot, performs nice and looks okey 8/10

Copa Mundial:

Aesthetics - 7/10 : Plain and simple. Yet it has a very classic look to it. Its not the boots that do the talking, its your skills.

Value - 8/10 :I bought my first pair at Dicks for $90 USD, just found another online for $67 USD. For a boot that incorporates full kangaroo leather its a pretty good deal as other K-Leather boots run for $200 USD.

Comfort - 9.8/10 :Very comfortable, but be careful on the sizing. The k-leather will fit to your foot perfectly, but they tend to run a bit big. Usually I wear a US 10, but i had to get a US 9. Great support as well. Well, after breaking them in for a good month, this is easily the most comfortable boot I have worn. The only reason it doesn't have a 10 is because I want to try adipures to compare.

Performance - 9.5/10 :Comfort and performance go hand in hand. The k-leather makes for a great touch and it's not too heavy. Tongue can be a problem, so what I did to keep it down was I stitched on elastic on the tongue like preds, and has held up well. Works great and looks cool.

Durability -8/10 : I've only have had mine for a little while, but from what I hear, over time (2-3 months) the boot will separate from the sole. I'll let you know when mine break down. Update, well I've played a season trying to keep them only to matches, and they've held up well without seperation.

Overall - 8.5/10 : for what you get for the price you pay its tough to beat. A bit plain looking, but if it was good enough for Maradona, its good enough for me.

Nice review. I'm curious to see what you did with the velcro/tongue would you be kind enough to post a photo?

About the T90 ‘Sting’
The boots real name is the ‘Total 90 Custom’ but has been nicknamed the ‘Total 90 Sting’ by its designer Jeremy Drewett, this is because the boot carries colours which are often thought as a warning, yellow and black, these colours also resemble that of a bee or wasp which have stings, the sting of this boot is supposed to be in the shot. The original Total 90 sting was based on the first generation Total 90 strike I on NikeiD.com. The Total 90 sting II was also designed on NikeiD.com, and cost £100 plus £6.50 postage.

Aesthetics 9/10
The design is great and the colours go well. The 'strike zone' on the front of the boot makes the boot look powerful. My only criticism is that the colour underneath the ‘strike zone’ is red, this could not be changed on NikeiD.

Value 10/10
Had these since the 6th June 2008 and they cost £100 I believe that they are worth the money because they were designed by me to my tastes and as they say perfection is personal.

Comfort /10
Comfort feels very similar to the strike 1’s. on hard ground the stud pressure caused blisters to form on the balls of my feet but I remedied this by wearing Nike elite running socks, because they have extra padding, with football socks.



Performance 10/10
I play striker and the way the studs are nicely positioned for you to be able to push of quickly onto a run. The strike zone is very good and does put extra swerve on the ball.

Durability 9/10
I accidentally made a small rip between strike zone and main part of the boot but that was my fault not the manufacturers.

Overall 10/10
I love these boots they are so great!!!!!!!!

Comments:

“everybody likes your boots!! well nearly everybody!! loads of compliments. I like the name too, total 90 sting's. sweet”

“hey jeremyd nice little customization with the bull on the inside of the boot”

“Jeremyd, those "Stings" are class”

“jeremyd, they are awesome nike ID's, the colour way is fantastic! are”

“Yeah I like those too, good design work!!!”

“hey jeremyd nice little customization with the bull on the inside of the boot”

“Nice kicks mate!!!”

“…and for the guy with the stings I have never really liked lasers, but those things are sick, but i have one question, why get a bull?...”

“impressive IDs Jeremy”

“Man those total 90 customs look so cool! Great pictures keep them coming. Could you take a birds eye view picture so we can see wat it looks like from above. Thanks. I mite even buy my own pair now.”

“I like them nice choice”

“that’s cool”

F50.8 review

Aesthetics 10/10
The boots look pure class, imo these are the best lookin boots of the year. The only thing im worried about is the window on the heel if it protects ur feet, because the material is soft.

Value 10/10
Well I got them for 90€ and I think thats a very good deal!!! Usualy the price tag is set at 140€. Altough I got them cheap I wouldnt pay 140€ for a plastic boot.

Comfort 8/10
When i put the boots on for the first time they felt pretty Sh*t, but after loosening the laces a lil bit they started to feel better. The boots have never given me any blisters so thats pretty good.

Performance 9/10
The boots have a really nice kicking surface and it feels the boots give u a little more power when shooting. Well the touch is good and the new material on the upper feels to have somekind of grip.THe upper is also thinner then the .6 .7.

Durability 10/10
Well ive had the boots only for 3 days and so far no problems.


Overall 9/10
The boots are amazing but i cant give them a 10, because I have adipures that feel soooooooooo much better. THe thing I lioke about these boots was the price IT was spot ON!!( so is this review )

Mercurial Vapor IV (FG)

Aesthetics – 10/10
I have the orange peel Vapor IV's and they look amazing. They are sleak and slender and the teijin synthetic leather is shiny. Personally, i think it is something out of the future. The orange appeals to me but be warned, on the pitch you may get abused by the other team, they're just jealous. If you like a boot that makes you look fast, then this is the right boot.

Value – 9/10
The boot market these days is filled with over the top priced boots from a range of brands. These boots are about $200 (Australian Dollars). For me, these are one of the cheapest boots ive ever had. I've experienced the Nomis Glove and some cheap Umbro's (forgot which ones). The Umbro's were for my first year and lasted 1 year. They were about $120 and fairly cheap, but they weren't very good. For my second year when I got serious i played with the Nomis Glove and paid $320 (AUD). For my second boot they were very comfy but very expensive. So with the price i'd rate this boot as up there in value because for 200 dollars.. ive basically gotten a better boot then everything.

Comfort – 10/10
These don't protect much, but who needs it you'll be to quick . I find them very comfy as a second skin, and it is like I am not wearing anything at all. It fits really tight and I love these. My Glove's were alot more sturdier but they were far more expensive and weighed a lot more. For me as a striker/RW these are the perfect boot and feel like nothing is there.

Performance – 9/10
In my first game with these boots I scored a hatrick (good omen? ). My touch is good while I can sprint and change direction pretty fast. Im more built then normal slender players but I am one of the quickest on my team. These get the best out of me and I always feel like Im playing at my best. Basically people say you can't feel the difference in weight, but you can.. and even if it isn't much the placebo effect these boots have on you will give you a positive mind set and you will try your hardest all the time. Also, the lace-cover imo is very nice, I like it for the better sweet spot, seeing as I take free-kicks for my team it has worked out well.

Durability – 10/10
I've played 4 games in them (had them for a month) and so far they look as good as the day I bought them, although if I hadn't of cleaned them like I do (Im neurotic at how i clean them) there might be some scruff marks here and there. But from what I've played in they seem awesome.

Overall – 48/50
These are the best boots I've ever played in and I recommend them to everyone in the midfield or forward line. Defenders and keepers can have them but if you would like some more protection I'd sacrifice the speed and wear something a bit more sturdy. Other than that my play style suits these boots and I think that they are very nice, comfortable, marketable and they are aesthetically pleasing (for some).

I'm going to be reviewing my Adidas +F50.6 Electricity Tunits.

Aesthetics:10/10. The design is simply amazing. I love the neon color too, although every now and then i'd prefer some thing less flashy but that's ok.

Durability:10/10. People talk about chassis stripping, studs falling out etc but don't listen to any of it. It's never even come close to happening for me, just tighten the studs before every use and it'll be fine. Scuffs go away if you scratch them off.

Comfort:10/10. Fit like a glove. Never had any blisters or problems at all.

Performance:An ecstatic 10/10. Because they are so snug it's like being barefoot, it's so easy to move and dribble. Shooting feels amazing, so easy to just send it long.

Value:10/10. Very well worth the price Imo. You can get them cheap now too. I've already got my eyes on two more starter kits.

Overall:50/50. Quite simply amazing. Adidas has done it again. I would buy over and over again. I highly recommend them.

Nike Tiempo Legend II E8 (FG)

Aesthetics – 8.5/10: I'm not a fan of crazy color boots with stripes and designs all over the place (especially the see through on the f50.8) so this is simple and classy. I love the dark brown color, but its that blue that makes it pop. The engraved design on the heel counter is least favorite thing on the boot, but its not noticeable enough to bother me. The design on the insoles are pretty cool too.


Value – 9/10: I paid around $70 USD for them on eBay, but the retail is 150 ish. For the price I paid its a great value, but for the retail its okay. The high retail is mostly attributed to the fact that it is a "limited edition" released only for euro 08.


Comfort – 9/10: Great fit, no blisters, great touch. The only reason that it doesn't have a 10 is because my copas can't be beat for comfort.


Performance – 8/10: The velcro holds the tongue down well and the air zoom is nice on the harder pitches. The weight is a bit noticable, but not enough for me to stop wearing them.

Durability – 10/10: I've been training in them everyday and haven't had even a loose thread.

Overall – 8.5/10: Great boot, classy look, tough as nails and makes me shoot harder for some reason.

NIKE TOTAL 90 STRIKE TF (Black/White)

Aesthetics – 7.8/10: The style of the shoes is pretty much the same as the lasers only it doesnt have a solid external heel counter and the S.P.P is different. There is no event fabric and the S.P.P feels less flexible as compared to the lasers. They are okay but nothing special, the colourway is okay, i wish they had the inside of the shot zone red or something. White is kind of plain imo.

Value – 7/10: I got mine for free but they retail at around $89USD on soccer.com, i'd say they are a nice pair of shhoes and reasonably okay for the price. I would consider other ones such as the adipure TF's which have kleather on them.

Comfort – 9/10: Very comfy, the insoles are very nice even though they are mid-range boots. The insoles are actually more comfortable than the laser's hard insoles.

Performance – 8/10: They have a nice touch but not as good as the lasers imo, the strike zone is very good for free kicks but juggling is a little hard to get used to with the shot zone being so strange.

Durability – 7.5/10: I havent used them enough, but the boots look fair good and are still in good nick after using them. The leather on the right boot is really soft and nice but the left boot feels more stiff.

Overall – 7.86/10: Nice boots for casual wear and just a quick kick around, would recommend them for anyone who does the same thing as me lol.

NIKE TOTAL 90 LASER FG (Black/Red)

Aesthetics – 9/10: The boot looks very nice with the black kangaroo leather, red shot shield and external heel counter. The red even fabric looks nice and really contrasts well with the black upper. The sole of the shoe looks okay but Nike had reused the same sole as the old supremacies which disappoints me as they didnt come up with anything new (but they did that for laser II's). I really love red and black colourways!

Value – 6/10: I got these for $130aud but they still retail $240aud here which is a little overkill for a last seasons boot. They are nice boot but i think you could go better if you were to pay $240aud for these, maybe some laser ii's?

Comfort – 7.5/10: A very nice fit, the kangaroo leather is pretty good (not the best though). The stud pressure is a kind of bad as the insole is very hard, i solved this issue by using the strike insoles in my lasers, now they are comfy as hell. a 7 because of how bad the insole is imo.

Performance – 8.5/10: Excellent boot, nice touch and shot on them, they are bit heavy so it feels like it slows me down lol. The leather is nice and feels good after breaking it in. The event fabric is nice aswell as it lets your foot breathe when you're playing which is important. Its very flexible too compared to the strikes which are a bit stiff with the S.P.P.

Durability – 9/10: The stability of the boot is good, it looks well built and i so far havent had any problems with it.

Overall – 8/10: They are a nice boot and for the price i got them for i cant complain. They have a nice touch and the leather is decent, only thing i really dislike is the insole which is hard. Nike have solved that problem with the new poron inserts you get with the new laser II's.

Nike legends E8

Aesthetics: Just a very classic looking boot! I normally go for really flashy boots. But this time I wanted to tone down the colour abit!
I really like the blue soleplate and I just everything about the design. Like I said before VERY CLASSY LOOKING BOOT!

Value I paid £80 and I think it was defintley worth the £80 pounds! Compared to other boots like Adidas predator powerswerve you get exactly what you pay for. With the predators I find they are just charging way to much money!


Comfort Ive had these boots now for 2 months and they feel great in every department! At first they were feeling uncomfortable around the ankles, but after that
they felt great. The K-leather feels so soft around your feet and just moulds to the shape of your foot, quite litterally!

Durability Like ive said, Ive had them for 2 months now and they look as if there still brand new!
Not one scuff or rip in them! Ive been quite suprised actually that they havnt got worse after playing 2 matches in them and 4 training sessions in them.
But I will be using them predomiantly for training this season,

Overall I think they deserve 9/10. The reason being a 9, not a 10 is because I feel that the insole could be a little more comfortable.
Apart from that, there awesome!

I hope you have enjoyed reading my review. Im sorry I couldnt post pics. I will try when I get my camera back!

Adidas Powerswerves

Had my first game in these today so I thought id write up a review because I was quite worried buying these boots and now that ive worn them, I can share with you guys exactly how I feel about them. Im not going to use a ratings system, rather ill just use good old critical analysis.


Aesthetics:


Getting these boots out of the box was pure joy. Kangaroo leather is a real treat and the overall presentation of the boot makes you feel bad about getting them dirty. I played in them and I must admit they have a certain bling factor, very nice looking boots. Unfortunately after the game today they were just brown....i washed em up and dried them, waxed them....

Whilst they look great, I think after a few weeks I just wont be bothered to look after them like I have. When you train 3 times a week and have a game on the weekend you dont want