Lightweight Adidas adiZero Prime Released

Oh yes! The world of soccer boots has again been rocked - and this time it is the turn of Adidas! This latest lightweight boot is named the Adidas Adizero Prime, and it weighs in at an incredibly light 5.2oz. Of course, they are going to be best suited for really fast soccer players who like to move quick with the ball, but my question is how will they hold up to harsh challenges? Are players more likely to get injured while wearing lightweight boots?

Either way, these are a great looking soccer boot and I am sure they will sell well on the market!

Buy Nike Mercurial IV Berry First!!!

With the release of the Nike Mercurial Berry IV still without a date in the US, we have found the next best option....buy them in the UK and have them shipped! Be the first to wear these cleats in the US! Our connections in the UK( Kitbag.com) are offering the cleats for $179 including shipping!! The shipping cost is $21 but lets be honest, if you want the cleats enough this will not stop you! For parents looking to surprise their future soccer stars, this is a great way to get your hands on the cleats first, and before the Christmas rush! Just follow the link below, and before you know it (shipping is 4 days) you will have the Berry cleats at your doorstep! Happy Shopping, and although i'm not a huge fan of the 'pink' cleats, I hope you get the cleats you want!!

This is an exclusive offer!!
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Here is a sizing chart for you to compare US to UK Sizes.

UK	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½	11	11½	12	13	14	15
US	5½	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½	11	11½	12	12½	13	14	15	16

Nike Mercurial IV Berry with different kits!!

So, I thought it might be interesting to pair up the Mercurial Berry’s with different professional kits to see how they will match up. All the Jerseys are the home kits of their respective teams.

After taking a look, I think the Juventus Jersey’s match up the best with the cleats, while I feel the Chelsea kit will be a total mis-match clash. Palermo’s pink Jersey might be perfect with the cleats, but it might also be a total pansy outfit!! It will be interesting to see them in the next few weekends on different players. Let me know what your thoughts are, and if there are any other kits you think the cleats will match up with nicely!

Buy Nike Mercurial Vapor IV FG - Berry/White

New Nike Mercurial Vapor IV, are they Pink or Berry?

Nike is releasing its latest color of the Mercurial Vapor IV range. But the question on everybodies lips is are these cleats Pink or Berry? Nike is advertising them as 'Berry' but from all the talk going around they are more of a Pink color!

The questions is, who will be brave enough to wear these cleats when they are released? They are being released as a limited edition, so when they are released you are going to want to get a pair as soon as possible, believe me even though they are going to be a pink color, they will sell out fast!

Pictures of the cleats have been held very closely by Nike, driving up the interest in the cleats. Even the Professional players and commentators in Nike's advertisments have only seen a picture, but not been allowed to keep it! The only picture released is the one above left. As soon as the first pics are released we will have them here, so keep an eye on the blog for a first look at the cleats. The release date in the UK for the cleats is November 24th!

Tottenhams Resurgence

Tottenham experienced an extremely difficult start to the 2008/09 season. After 8 games, they found themselves bottom of the table with only 2 points and a sacked manager. Juande Ramos came in for a great deal of stick, and bore the brunt of starting the season so badly after leading Spurs to glory in the Carling Cup in his first season. Losing Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov impacted the team hugely, as they struggled to get things going up top. But over the past few games things have really changed. Darren Bent and Roman Pavlyuchenko are starting to form a strong partnership leading the team to 3 wins and a draw in their last four games. So, what cleats are these players wearing?

Funnily enough, Bent recently changed cleats, moving from Nike cleats to the Umbro SX Flare - White/Navy/Gold. These cleats seem to have ignited his goal scoring touch, having bagged 7 goals so far this season and 5 in the last 5 premiership games. The Umbro SX is designed for improved motion and touch control. It has an anatomically designed insock that helps improve comfort. Not only are they made of Kangaroo Leather, but Michelin have partnered with Umbro to develop an advanced PU control print system applied to the front and upper area of the cleat. This helps to increase ball control, touch and help in passing accuracy. These cleats are more of a wide fit, and weigh 9.4oz.

Pavlyuchenko has only scored 2 goals in the Premiership, but both of these have come in his past 3 games and have been winning goals. His partnership with Bent is sure to be the key to Spurs challenging climb up the table. Pavlyuchenko wears the adidas F50.8 TUNIT Russia Upper. The F50.8 is a unique cleat as it allows you to change the top to any style available that you like. Before Euro 2008, Adidas released many different uppers for the qualified countries. The Russian upper comes in a main white, with red stripes and a blue Russian symbol on the tongue area. It has a second density, clear 3D heel/bottom unit. As with other Tunit F50.8 uppers, it has a covered lacing system that allows for increased striking area.

With Spurs still in the Uefa cup, and having knocked out Chelsea in their quest to retain the Carling cup, it is probable that we will see more of the Bent/Pavlyuchenko relationship and their cleats!

Puma King XL 40th Anniversary Edition

The introduction of the original Puma King cleat came in 1968, 40 years ago, and today it is still one of the most popular cleats around, standing the test of time. The cleat was introduced in 1968 in honor of the great Eusebio, the legendary Portuguese international (he was born in Mozambique) who at the 1966 World Cup scored 9 goals. Eusebio was part of the development team that created the Puma King cleat.

Over the years, the King became synonymous with soccer players around the world and was worn by legends including Brazil’s Pele, Argentina’s Maradona and Dutch maestro Johan Cruyff.

This year’s special limited edition 40th year anniversary edition comes in a red color. The newest addition to Puma’s range retains its classic lines and traditional styling, but it has updated materials, enhanced features and some new design details. Super-soft, ultra-thin full-grain leather is complemented by a high-density silicon heel counter and conical firm ground stud construction for optimal stability and maneuverability.

Reviews about the cleats have been very positive. Great feel and touch are the main reactions of players wearing the cleats. Puma are renowned for the comfort of their cleats, and from wearing the v-Konstruct II personally I would agree with the comfort level of Puma Cleats. Also, by purchasing at the right place, you are also given a really nice shoe bag that contains a shoe brush and polish. Worth watching out for!

My favorite feature of the cleat is the tongue, where the cleats 40 years, 1969 to 2008, is stitched on.

Ronaldo's new Nike Mercurial Vapor IV

Nike have unleashed Cristiano Ronaldo....in his new marina and volt Mercurial Vapor IV. At the weekend, Ronaldo debuted the cleats with a second half goal vs West Brom, and also wore them during the Champions League clash with Celtic. During both games, Ronaldo was his usual creative self, setting up some great opportunities with crosses from both the left and right hand side. The Vapors are designed for the fast paced player, someone who likes dribbling and pulling off tricks. They are aero-dynamic and have a large surface area for a cleaner strike zone. Players that currently wear the cleats include Theo Walcott and Robinho...flair players.

And it looks like Nike have picked up the right players! Robinho's big move to Manchester City, Theo Walcotts emergence with Arsenal and England(his hat-trick vs Croatia being the highlight) along with Ronaldo, who is one of the favorites for the World Player of the year has certainly helped their sales numbers and is helping them push ahead of Adidas in boot sales.

Buy Nike Mercurial Vapor IV FG - Marina/Volt/Metallic Silver

Newest Released Cleats Review

So what are the newest cleats on the market? Here is a look at what pro's in England and Europe are taking to the field.

Patrice Evra debuted the new Black/Orange Blaze Mettalic Silver Nike Total 90 Laser II. This is the newest color release of the Laser II series. The cleat that is most worn in the English Premiership, has an innovative front panel called the Shotshield system, which increases the 'sweet spot' area.

Others to wear the cleat include Evra's team mates Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand, Liverpool's Fernando Torres, and Real Madrid's Wesley Sneijder.
Check out the commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmcl2qq85Vs

Designed for speed, the new Puma V1.08 was released for the start of the 2008/09 season. The newest version is available in a black/white/olympian blue. The lacing in these cleats is off center, allowing for a better distribution of of pressure on ball impact.

These cleats are worn by Tottenham's David Bentley, Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka and Mauro Cameronesi of Juventus.
Check out the commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nty9NVINL_4

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Michael Owen is the center piece of Umbro range of cleats, and their 2008/09 release the Umbro Speciali Anatomical has aided with Owen's goalscoring this season. With Newcastle struggling at the bottom of the table, Owen has continued to score goals! The laces on this cleats are shorter than on normal cleats, allowing for a better striking area.

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The Reebok Sprintfit Lite Pro have just been released onto the market in this gold/red/black design. It follows the success of the Reebok Sprintfit cleat, and these new cleats own the title of Reebok's lightest cleat available on the market currently. These cleats are perfect for the speedy player who looks to dribble fast with the ball close to their feet.

These cleats will be debuted by both Thierry Henry of Barcelona, and Manchester United's Ryan Giggs.