Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Feb 8, 2012, 2:14 pm
In an effort to add more diversity to the site, I picked up a pair of Nike Tiempo Flight a few weeks back for testing. The Flight offers players a 3rd option in the Tiempo range, behind the Elite and Legend releases. In a sense, they are seen as a more economical version for players who want the Tie...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Feb 7, 2012, 1:56 pm
Diadora are back with a new, rather full-flavored release, the first we have seen from the Italian company in a while. There are a lot of visuals behind the Evoluzione K Pro GX 14 and it is a boot that features plenty of Diadora’s key technology. The first release in the series comes in a Black/Ye...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Feb 5, 2012, 2:17 pm
 Mizuno are a brand that continue to tease the taste buds of soccer players in the US with their range of consistent performing boots proving difficult to buy here! If there is an opportunity that the Japanese giant will enter the market, the Supersonic Wave 2 will certainly be a top seller! Built ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Feb 3, 2012, 7:46 pm
We have another EXCLUSIVE for SoccerCleats101 readers that gives you more than just a great deal – you get 20% off plus a free giftcard with any purchase over $50! This deal is valid on ANY Indoor or Turf shoes listed on WeGotSoccer website – with an immediate 20% off your purchase. Pending how...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Feb 2, 2012, 7:19 pm
You can call this somewhat of a “surprise arrival” as I wasn’t expecting a pair for review – but having the Puma King Finale SL in hand, I am excited about testing them! Puma has followed a growing trend by producing a lightweight version of its heritage boot. I’m not quite sure that the K...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 31, 2012, 11:18 pm
I have received several emails from readers recently, looking for details on which boot is a better option; the Adidas F50 adiZero miCoach or the Pele Trinity 3E. Both boots offer their own individual set of positive characteristics to the market, so defining which one is “better” is simply unre...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 31, 2012, 5:38 pm
I have been waiting to get my hands on these for a few weeks now, but finally the Adidas adiPure 11Pro has arrived for review! The newest heritage boot from Adidas features a Taurus leather upper, a ton of modifications and it comes in at a lightweight 8.2oz – the lightest adiPure ever released. ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 29, 2012, 6:30 pm
Hot off the initial release of the Umbro Speciali 3, there is another new time-honored colorway available for players to choose from! The most impressive part is that we have the first exclusive images of the boots, to give you an up-close and personal view of just how they look. They come complemen...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 29, 2012, 3:59 pm
There is a traditional look about this release, but under the hood the offer what you don’t expect! The new Puma King Finale SL weighs in at a pretty appetizing 7.9oz, which represents a 1.3oz drop from the regular King Finale. Off course, it is the regions where the boot has been trimmed down tha...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 29, 2012, 1:51 pm
The first Spring looking release of the year has hit the market, coming in the form of the Puma V1.11. We are pretty familiar with eccentric releases from Puma and this Dresden Blue/White/Lime Punch offers a combo of colors that sway well away from tradition. Reaction to the release has been very mi...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 29, 2012, 12:55 pm
Straight off the bat, I can tell you that simply looking at pictures of this new colorway in the Puma PowerCat 1.12 series really doesn’t do them justice. It comes in an official Black/Dark Shadow/White/Lime Punch, but the Dark Shadow upper that sits around the ankle region offers an almost metall...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 29, 2012, 12:48 pm
If you are a fan of the Adidas F50 adiZero range, but have not yet found the right colorway, Adidas has released a new Phantom/White/Electricity version that incorporates a recent release with very atypical colors. From what we have seen so far, this is one of the better looking releases in the adiZ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 27, 2012, 6:33 pm
We have seen some excellent releases from Umbro in recent times, and this colorway release in the Geometra Pro range continues to increase their stock. This is officially the White/Red/Kingfisher colorway, as debuted over the past few weekends in the EPL – you might have spotted players such as Li...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 26, 2012, 8:32 pm
You might have spotted the shout-out I gave to the Manchester United Subway print I put up on my office wall last week. Well, after seeing the response it had and having spoken to the guys at 11vELEVEN about it, they have offered up an exclusive deal for SoccerCleats101 readers to get some of their ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 26, 2012, 1:48 am
As part of my effort to review the lower tier releases this year, last week I picked up a pair of Nike Tiempo Flight. Having had them a few days, I have barely let them out of my sight. “Why?” you ask. Well, to be quite frank, from first impression these boots absolutely rock. Everything about t...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 24, 2012, 9:07 pm
A pair of Puma Speed Star’s arrived in the door last week, and although I haven’t had an opportunity to test them yet, I did get a chance to snap some sweet shots of them. Over the past few days I have spotted some ridiculous deals on them – so it seems like a good time to at least give you so...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 23, 2012, 2:07 pm
That’s right – WorldSoccerShop are having a flash 2-day boot sale in honor of the Chinese New Year, and the “Year of the Dragon“! You will never hear me complaining about a sale, no-matter what the reason for it is – and the deals during this sale are sure to please some players out there ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 23, 2012, 1:20 pm
The second colorway in the Umbro GT2 Pro has been released and this one continues Umbro’s attempts to capture the attention of the market with outlandish designs! The official colorway is a Black/White/Acid Green, with the colors blending together in a very unusual fashion throughout. The black ar...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 23, 2012, 2:01 am
No stranger to audacious colorways, this latest release in the Diadora DD Eleven range is designed for players who are brimming in confidence and not afraid to have other players laugh at their style! I have to be honest, these things just look plain old funky. Given the fact that the DD Eleven is a...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 22, 2012, 7:05 pm
Lotto Fuerzapura - White Cyber Yellow Colorway Even though they don’t compete with the top ranges on the market, lotto continue to produce top class releases that offer optimal performance to professional players. You only need to look at Italy’s Serie A and the number of players wearing Lotto ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 20, 2012, 11:01 am
For those of you waiting for a tighter or smaller fit in the Pele Sports Trinity range to be released – rejoice now! There has just been an SL version of the boot release that fits a lot more snug compared to the initial release. The new SL version also goes all the way down to a size 5US, giving ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 18, 2012, 6:59 pm
Eagle-eyed readers might have spotted Lionel Messi wearing a new Adidas F50 adizero colorway in El Clasico tonight, switching from his latest Ballon d’Or adiZero in order to avoid wearing a boot that resembled the Real Madrid colors! This new colorway is actually a pretty decent match for the Barc...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 17, 2012, 3:08 am
Over the past few weeks, I have been working on testing out several pairs of turf shoes. The Pele 50/50 is one of the pairs, and this release continues along the fine line of Pele-Sports releases we have seen in recent months. Building an entire range for players to choose from is a critical step in...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 16, 2012, 9:40 pm
Doesn’t get much better than this! Soccer.com have a pretty awesome 48hr sale going on for those of you in need of new boots. The deal includes some of the newest boots on the market at pretty ridiculous prices. For example, how about a pair of Nike T90 Laser IV for $108, Nike CTR360 II for $84 o...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 15, 2012, 1:22 pm
A few weeks ago I mentioned that a selection of Lotto boots had arrived in for testing – as pictured above. They are (from left to right) the Futura 100, Stadio Primato, Futura 500 turf and the Fuerzapura. I am currently finalizing a review of the Fuerzapura, which should be posted next week. All ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 13, 2012, 7:27 pm
There is something very simplistic about this release that makes them look like your everyday, run-of-the-mill adidas boot. But, don’t be fooled – I have a feeling they will pack a pretty killer punch in action! The Adidas adiPure 11Pro SL has been released and it hits the market as the lowest w...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 13, 2012, 10:27 am
In light of winning the FIFA Ballon d’Or award for the third consecutive year, Adidas has created a personalized pair of F50 adiZero to celebrate Lionel Messi’s unique achievement! You might have caught our sneak peak yesterday, well here are released images of the Royal boot! There is no doubt ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Jan 11, 2012, 10:24 am
There has been a lot of hype and speculation about this release for several weeks now, but finally the new Adidas adiPure 11Pro has hit the market. In recent past, Adidas has kept things pretty consistent with the adiPure release, but this version strays well away from the norm. Not only has Adidas ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Nov 1, 2011, 4:20 pm
... your feet. The leather is super soft and the strategically positioned stitching allows it to move and mimic your foot shape very quickly – always a bonus! Improving Ball Control The one area of ... Leather upper improves how the boot syncs up with your feet. Right through wear, they seem t...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 31, 2011, 11:07 am
... this ball than you think, and Nike has spent extensive time making ... add a little extra grip. NIKE RaDaR technology RaDaR, which stands ... standard of visual performance that Nike has extensively researched. The end ... of flight characteristics. First up is Nike’s use of a Microfib...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 29, 2011, 4:42 pm
When it comes to leather uppers, I am personally a fan of the touch and control benefits that are offered. That is why, having already tested the synthetic version of the Puma V1.11, I took the opportunity to pick up a pair in the k-leather upper for review. At 8.4oz, the boot is designed to be a sp...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 28, 2011, 7:59 pm
It has been a while since we last saw a release in the Umbro Stealth 2 Pro series, but finally there is a new colorway – this one coming in a White/Black/High Risk Red. Umbro seem to have moved to a more conservative look with this release, choosing a combo of classic colors rather than splashing ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 28, 2011, 5:41 am
Although we have seen plenty of images and coverage over the past few weeks, the Puma PowerCat 1.12 has only now been officially released. These boots look really good and when you factor in the technical speak, they seem to have a lot of potential. Having a player the caliber of Cesc Fabregas to he...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 27, 2011, 10:50 am
Just spotted that Nike Online Store are having a sale on their clearance inventory, with an additional 25% off currently reduced prices. You have to love spontaneous sales like this one, especially since Nike are not known for dropping their prices. Use code SPRINT at checkout to get the following d...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 27, 2011, 9:47 am
Yesterday, the Pele Sports Trinity 3E was released – and I had a pair delivered for review! With them in hand, I decided to try something a little different with the use of a video – capturing the reaction of fellow players to the new speed boots. As you will see in the video, a lot of my friend...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 26, 2011, 10:27 am
If there was anyone questioning Pele Sports desire to become a top player in the soccer market check this release out  – the Trinity 3E. These boots are pretty extraordinary and completely go against the norms we expect as soccer players and there has been huge buzz about them since that unusual ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 24, 2011, 3:15 am
Lets be honest, not every player has the luxury of buying the high end boots on the market. For that reason, companies release a more economical version in each silo. In the case of the adiPower Predator, your option is the Adidas Predator Absolion. The Absolion definitely rate amongst the top back-...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 22, 2011, 3:47 pm
One of my preferred choices when it comes to turf shoes is the Adidas adi5 X range, especially when you add the fact that they double very nicely as an everyday shoe! It has nearly been a year since I tested the Lemon Peel/Fairway colorway, so last week I picked up one of the latest releases in the ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 21, 2011, 8:45 pm
Seems like it is a good time to be looking for a new pair of boots! This weekend, there are even more options to choose from if you are looking for a deal. Top of the bunch include the following: WorldSoccerShop – 20% off Friends & Family Sale. Get 20% off whatever you are looking to buy on the ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 20, 2011, 2:11 pm
While at the recent Nike T90 Laser Release Event, I snapped these pics of the previous releases in the range – I, II ans III. Everyone has there own favorite, with each boot offering a pretty different type of striking experience. The latest IV release holds the most technology, but each of its pr...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 19, 2011, 10:43 am
With Indoor season right around the corner, it is a good time to kick-start a new series of indoor reviews. And where better to start than with the latest line-up from Pele Sports. The Pele Radium indoor shoe is actually named after the Futsal team that Pele played for as a kid and they seem like a ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 18, 2011, 11:36 pm
In the last few weeks, you might have spotted our review of Under Armour’s latest advanced releases – the Blur Pro and the Hydrastrike. Both boots tested well and offer something new to the market – something that is always welcomed. Since UA already own a huge share of US sports like American...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 17, 2011, 10:37 pm
When it comes to choices, more is always better, right? Only a month ago, Asics finally joined the US market with a full line-up of soccer boots, having successfully merged in several international markets. Up until this point, I haven’t tested any of their silos, so I worked quickly to get my han...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 14, 2011, 9:00 am
One thing I love getting to do is announcing fantastic sales heading into a weekend. And believe me when I say that this one is pretty awesome! After some tough discussions, we worked out an exclusive offer with the guys at WeGotSoccer. My goal with this one is to help them move everything in their ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 13, 2011, 9:29 pm
... circles for the Adidas adiPower Predator SL. At that time, we ... between these and the adiPower Predator: Weight: the adiPower is 7. ... adiPower uses a Synthetic upper. Predator Element: On the adiPower it ... shots, go for the adiPower Predator. But if you want something ... noticea...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 11, 2011, 6:05 pm
Our favorite unattainable company has just released their latest top line boot on the market – the Mizuno SuperSonic Wave 2. Mizuno went back to the drawing board on this one, started from scratch and creating a boot that helps improve technique, when dribbling at speed. In my opinion, there is a ...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 10, 2011, 10:49 pm
It is hard to imagine that the Adidas Predator PowerSwerve was released a full 3 years ago (2007-08 season), with 2 new Predator releases coming since! I spotted a few pairs while browsing on ShoeBacca and thought they were worth a shout-out out since they are no longer being produced. Zinédine Zid...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 10, 2011, 1:50 am
The other new release in the Adidas F50 adiZero miCoach series comes in this slightly more appealing Black/Electricity/Warning colorway. The colorway is rather unique and it will obviously be pretty easy to spot in-game, although the black primary color does add a more modern and classic look. I am...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 7, 2011, 6:11 pm
Soccer.com just announced their latest Price Drop Event with some excellent deals up for grabs on top brands – especially if you are a Goal Club member! For example, who would say no to a pair of the extremely classy looking Zero Metallic Adidas adiPure IV for $84.99, down from $153.99. In my op...
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Bryan Byrne posted an article on SoccerCleats101 - Oct 7, 2011, 10:47 am
The latest colorway in the Nike CTR360 Maestri II range has been released, this one in a slightly unusual White/Metallic Platinum/Imperial Purple/Black colorway. I say unusual because when you look at them for the first time, the combo of colors actually takes a few seconds to decipher. They are alm...
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