Fastest boot on the market?

I have had a lot of experience testing and reviewing boots the past couple years and hands down there is one boot that I will never forget. Word on the market is that Pele Sports will soon only start selling only in Europe. Many of you boot nerds are asking who the hell is Pele Sports? But there is an underrated boot on the market that I think in terms of innovation is ahead of the Vapor and the adizero. The Trinity from Pele Sports is hands down the fastest boot on the market. Real talk...Not just speed but also agility/quickness on the pitch.

As an experienced soccer boot consumer, whenever I buy a boot I look at three different categories that factor my decision to either buy a boot or go another direction. I base my decision as a consumer on the comfort/fit of the boot, Performance, and the overall value the boot offers. With this release the Trinity from Pele Sports exceeded in all of my assigned categories. The Trinity in terms of comfort/fit is one of the best speed boots I have tested due to its unique thin upper and glove like fit. As for performance, the Trinity has taught me that the classic stud configuration is outdated and by testing these boots/unique stud mapping technology it improved my stance/performance on the pitch. If Nike or Adidas would use this stud configuration it would be game over. It will also be funny when they do...

The Trinity in terms of improving player’s reactions is one of my favorite outsoles on a boot so far in the past decade. The Vapor IX outsole is too soft/flexible and I think it lacks support. Plus I feel very flat footed in the Vapor IX and F50 adizero. I think boot companies should really take a look at a human’s gate analysis especially the heel of a boot/foot because that is where a lot of people speed/change of direction comes from. Your probably guessing how I know this but at the end of the day I have played a lot of footy and worn a lot of boots. It's like when you go snowboarding and you set your bindings in an aggressive stance/direction to help you be more agile and have a very aggressive stance on the slopes. I think if other companies made a boot that mirrored that aggressive stance then that would be the game changer that actually improved a consumer’s reactions/speed on the pitch. I think that Pele Sports has created a fast, light and dynamic boot that helps accelerate your reactions/speed which is what many consumers are seeking. I constantly hear Nike and Adidas throw the word weight around like it's going to make consumers faster/quicker but at the end of the day it's not. Consumers get clouded from the flashy lights and the player endorsements.

In the end, the Trinity as a speed boot offers something that no other company has explored and that is how stud configuration relates to improving an athlete’s force/acceleration on the pitch. Boot comes in at 5.6 oz and in my opinion is somewhat unknown and underrated. It does have its durability issues but in terms of technology and performance it would not be a bad pickup before they become extinct. Just thought I would let you boot nerds know what the fastest boot on the market is.

Footy Guru Pele Trinity Review:

Pele Sports new Trinity.

Every so often a boot is created that captures your imagination. The last boot that captured my imagination was the Pele Trinity from Pele Sports. The moment I saw the boot I had one of those deja vu moments... From the first time I saw the Trinity I was fascinated by its unique style and futuristic outsole. At first glance it caught me off guard because it more or less resembles my favorite boot of all time, which is the Nike Mercurial Vapor two.

The Trinity which looks like it was designed/developed on another planet at first glance features an extraordinary outsole configuration that is designed to provide the least amount of resistance to your foots natural motion which in turn increases your speed.

Marketing gimmick? Not so much in my opinion, the boots and the stud configuration are the real deal. I think that with this boot Pele Sports has created a fast, light and dynamic boot that helps improves an athletes reactions/speed which is what many consumers are seeking.

In the big boot picture, Pele Sports should be recognized. The Trinity as a speed boot offers something that no other company has explored with boots and that is how stud configuration relates to improving an athletes force/acceleration on the pitch. After significantly testing out the boot I believe they made me quicker and I definitely noticed a difference in my movement and acceleration. Check out the video review below along with the Footy Guru written review of the Trinity.

The first Trinity release featured a 1.2mm thick microfiber upper which provides a glove like fit and extreme ball feel/touch. After testing this boot, as I mentioned I could not help but notice the similarities of one of my favorite boots of all time which is the Nike Mercurial Vapor II. The Trinity offers a lockdown effect on your foot that rivals the adizero and Vapor. What I mean by lockdown effect is that the boot offers a sock like fit. The upper companied by the shape/last of this boot provides an awesome fit that many elite players have come to crave in a speed boot. Unlike the past speed boots, a speed boot has to be light of course but what is even more important for any boot is the fit of the boot. Light is great but if the fit is not perfect I am moving on to the next option.

Speaking of moving on...it seems Pele Sports has gone one step further with the newest Trinity release. Rather then just change the color of the boot Pele Sports wanted to create an elite boot.

Somehow with the latest release Pele Sports has developed a kangaroo leather option of the Trinity. It is officially the lightest kangaroo boot on the market. The boot features an ultra thin one piece upper that is only 1.1mm thick. With the k-leather upper it allows the boot to mold to your foot and provides you with a custom sock-like fit. I thought the microfiber upper fit awesome so I can not imagine how a k leather upper would feel. Could have one of the best fits in the speed game along with a k leather upper which I am sure will get Footy fans attention.

In addition, the boot will come in at 6.3 oz and have a price tag of $230. Boots are now available at soccer.com. Click the images to take the jump. For you FootyG fans. I will hopefully be getting these boots soon from Pele Sports and with a boot like this you can be for sure to expect a video review of the boots.

Footy Guru Pele Trinity Review

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Footy Guru Pele Trinity Video Review Teaser..

I have been playing more footy lately and this weekend I took time to take some shots and spend some time with the Pele Trinity and a couple other boots. Over the past couple of weeks, I have tested speed boots from adidas, Puma and Umbro but I couldn't help myself and I decided to make a video review of the Trinity so consumers can see the boot up close and personal and see what the boot has to offer on the pitch.

In recent weeks, I received two or three emails regarding what I would prefer or choose and every single footy fan is wondering if they should stick with the Vapor or jump ship and give the Trinity a go. From experience the Trinity is almost a clone of one of the best boots ever produced which is ironically from Nike called the Mercurial Vapor II. I like the Vapor two because of its simplicity, fit, weight and to describe the boot to a T it was almost like i was wearing a sock which is what a speed boot should feel like.  With the Trinity you get a lot of those similarities and in terms of weight the Trinity will blow your mind in terms of how light the boot really is. During testing the boot and performing quick cuts and moves the boot feels weight less and at times i forget I am in fact wearing a boot.  

As for those loyal frustrated Vapor fans, this boot unfortunately could be a better fit for your speed needs because it is not stiff in the upper nor the out-sole and in terms of weight it kills the current Vapor VII. At times I am confused because many players on the pitch are wearing the same boots which personally drives me crazy because I want to be different on the pitch and having boots that everyone and their grand mother have is boring. The Trinity has a lot to offer and for those Vapor fans that are buying time before the next Vapor release you have nothing to lose with window shopping the Trinity from Pele Sports. During testing, this boot really blew me away in terms of its fit and overall weight. Reminding me of the Vapor two the boots are feather light and the aggressive out sole formation offers a point of difference compared to other speed boots on the market. The video will be released later this week but in the mean time check out the teaser video along with the Footy Guru written review of the Pele Trinity. 

The year of 2011 Footy GURU style:

The year of 2011 Footy GURU style:

Summary of 2011

Taking a look back at 2011 we were blessed with some great boots and saw silos improve and others fall behind due to the lack of change and innovation. I would not call 2011 the year of the speed boot race like we saw in 2010, because adidas pretty much ran away with the trophy. It did not help that Nike failed to innovate the Vapor and just changed the color again and again rather than the boot itself.

However, in 2011 we saw the big guns in the footy market change the price, color, and technology of their football boots in order to sell boots and separate them from the competition. Every year it is a battle and some boots kill it and other boots sink but usually every company creates a good boot that beats the others depending on what you are looking for. Do you want a speed, control, power or a heritage boot because each company had a boot of 2011. Here is a look back at the boots that caught my attention and why.

Most disappointing boot of 2011: Vapor VII

The Vapor 7 came in a variety of color ways but although it looked pretty it did not produce and was not improved in 2011. The upper along with the outsole remained stiff which many consumers complained about. The lockdown affect was almost non-extant in the boot; meaning that the boot did not conform to your foot due to the stiff upper and outsole which are both outdated. I am not sure why Nike would not give consumers an option and make a k leather option or even a kanga-lite option which has more give/feel then the current upper. At the end of the day, as a consumer I am more concerned about the fit of the boot rather than the weight and from experience the fit of the Vapor needs to be much improved.

Best concept/elite boot of 2011:adipure SL

The best concept boot of 2011 was hands down the adipure SL. Adidas somehow managed to recreate a boot of the past and infuse it with current technology which hit home with consumers. The boot was k leather, offered a reasonable price, had untouchable classic/unique style and somehow weighed an astonishing 7 oz. As a soccer boot fanatic, I seek boots that offer/bring a point of difference to the soccer market and this boot did just that. Overall, the adipure SL is a hybrid boot made for today’s modern game but adidas made sure they stuck to their roots and kept the boot leather and kept the style like an OG adidas boot that many consumers love and affiliate with adidas soccer.

Best Power boot of 2011: adipower

The adipower took the boot world by storm in 2011. Completely reengineered, adidas made this Predator release a mixture of power and speed which is something we have never seen before. With the insertion of the sprint frame adidas were able to drastically decrease the weight of the boot to 7.8 oz which had the market and consumers in a buzz. In addition, as the year went on we saw many pro-level footballers in all positions change boots and endorse the adipower Predator. I have always had a love for power boots and with this release adidas were able to keep the key things that make the Predator the Predator. For example, adidas were able to include the silicon power zone and keep the powerspine which makes the boot rigid and aids in increased power.  Overall, the adipower Predator was a good release by adidas and I appreciated that they kept the predator elements while also making the boot lighter and more agile. I thought they killed the predator with the Predator X release but with this release adidas reinvented/innovated the boot and it hit home with consumers and predator fans.

Best Control boot of 2011: CTR360

One of the most underrated boots on the market in 2011was the CTR360 II. In terms of value, comfort and durability the CTR is by far one of the best boots Nike has created in the past decade. No other boot on the market offers or has what the CTR has and with a price point of $180 it is a steal. Unlike most boots the CTR offers off-center lacing/ an athletic fit which allows players with wider feet a chance to sport the boots. Usually Nike boots run very narrow but the CTR is wider and has all the tools you need in a elite boot. By far it is one of the more comfortable boots on the market. However, it is a little heavy weighing in at around 10.5 oz but for the price and comfort it is hard to turn the CTR down once you slip your foot in it. Overall, in terms of comfort, durability, and value the CTR360 once again ruled the control department.

Best heritage boot of 2011: Tiempo IV

With this boot Nike did all off the small things right. They drastically improved the fit of the Tiempo IV and updated the exterior of the boot which was in need of a makeover. They also improved the performance and fit of the boot by changing the outsole which helped the boots flexibility and comfort. In terms of value, this boot kills it on the market because at $150 you get a k leather boot that is around 9 oz. Consumers both old and young wanted the services of the Tiempo IV in 2011 because of the great value, comfort and OG look/feel. The Tiempo IV was my classic/heritage boot of 2011.

Best NEW speed boot of 2011: Pele Sports Trinity

I was able to test the Trinity in 2011 and after testing the boot I was blown away at what the boot had to offer. That is why I am putting it on the 2011 best football boots. It was light, sleek, offered a unique style and offered a point of difference on the market in my opinion. Thought by many as the OG Mercurial Vapor reincarnated, the Trinity has a unique stud mapping system that enabled you to be a better athlete. The asymmetrical stud pattern, which looks like something off the planet, helps to enable increased muscle stimulation, with a tactile area under foot improving speed and agility movements. Furthermore, through this unique stud configuration along with tools/products used that you might find in a formula one racing garage allows the player to react faster, enhance ball control and increase force/speed in which you play the game. Pele Sports referred to this boot as the beautiful revolution because until now we have not seen any other boot like this. In 2011 my ranking for the speed category looked like this:

 First Place: F50 Adizeo-----Second Place: Trinity 3E----------------Third Place: Vapor VII

Best Boot of 2011:adidas aidZERO F50

 This is the best boot of 2011. Even though it was a late release it is smart by adidas to release it right before the new year. I have been testing the boot for almost a month and to be honest this boot is much improved in terms of the fit/lock-down affect on the boot.  If you notice the yellow warning strips all around the boot and are wondering what it is you can stop wondering and searching because it is called Sprint web and it is basically put in place to increase durability and to improve the fit/comfort of the boot. This webbing is basically a TPU overlay that provides support and durability to weak points in the boot. I have seen many times on the current model consumer’s blow through the toe or the outside of the boot which has been a problem. However, with this launch adidas have focused their attention on the faults of the last adiZERO and really tried to improve the boot which is awesome for fans. Rather than just try to change the color of the boot adidas has obviously listened to consumers and tried to make a better/smarter product with this release. Not to mention the glove like fit, the boot has a brain and is miCoach compatible which is definitely a point of difference on the boot market. Review will be posted soon but based on my testing this is 2011 boot of the year.

Pele Sports Trinity Review

Pelé Sports Trinity 3E-Review

The Good: Registering in at 5.6 oz the Trinity is a boot designed for pure speed and acceleration. The Trinity is designed to harness your physical potential and strengthen your footwork throughout the challenges of today’s fast paced game. Pele Sports claims, “The extreme position of the rear tripod studs trigger earlier ground contact and stability with high velocity release and the forefoot studs permit excellent traction and explosive acceleration.” In other words, the new extreme tri-pod stud configuration is designed to increase the acceleration of a players reactions/speed off the ground, improve traction, and the help prevent injury.

 

The Trinity which looks like it was designed/developed on another planet at first glance features an extraordinary outsole configuration that is designed to provide the least amount of resistance to your foots natural motion which in turn increases your speed. In addition, the Trinity features a 1.2mm thick microfiber upper which provides a glove like fit and extreme ball feel/touch. After testing this boot, I could not help but notice the similarities of one of my favorite boots of all time which is the Nike Mercurial Vapor II. After the Vapor II the Mercurial range has not been the same but for the footy fans that loved the OG Mercurial Range here is your answer. The Trinity offers a lockdown effect on your foot. What I mean by lockdown effect is that the boot offers a sock like fit. The upper companied by the shape/last of this boot provides an awesome fit that many elite players crave in a speed boot.

 

The Bad: The $200.00 price point could seem too steep especially because Pele Sports is a new brand and many consumers are unfamiliar with it so I think many times consumers are brain washed due to all the marketing thrown at them from Nike and Adidas. In addition, with the price at $200.00 it competes with the other two dominant speed boots aka the Vapor and adiZero F50.  However, in terms of fit I will say I did not encounter any problems at all. In fact, compared to the Vapor the Trinity blows it out of the water in all aspects of the boot especially the fit and a lock down effect. One small problem I also encountered during testing is that I noticed that the laces on the Trinity were unnecessarily long and I found myself triple knotting the laces because there was so much excess slack.

 

The Bottom Line: With this boot/release, Pele Sports has shown they can compete in the speed boot market. If you are a speed boot fan and decide to pick these boots up I guarantee that you will not be disappointed/let down because this is a special boot. So special that I think the unique outsole offers a point of difference in the speed boot market. In terms the Trinity’s appearance, it is easy to see the unique differences of the Trinity outsole compared to other speed boots currently on the market. On the forefoot of the boot, the boot features five front blades and in the heel of the boot it has three studs that captivates consumers.

At first glance, you think to yourself about how it is even possible to play in these boots and if your balance is going to be affected. However, after testing these boots the questions/doubt that I first encountered is nowhere to be found and in a short time I fell head over heels for the Trinity. Furthermore, after testing these boots I believe they made me quicker and more agile in tight spaces and especially noticed a difference in my first step acceleration. With this boot compared to other speed boots I felt that the unique stud mapping technology helped me glide around the pitch with ease and in some instances even later in the games/practice when my legs started to become heavy I still felt like I was not wearing anything on my feet.

Background:

The recent release from Pele Sports called the Trinity 3E has “harnessed the ability to perform a dual task: maximizing a player’s game and speed potential and actually training your muscles as you play.” With this boot Pele Sports brings something completely new to the boot game by “Tackling the 3rd element”, the Pele Sports team focused on injury prevention as well as what they call “propulsion performance”. Studies at the Duisburg-Essen University in Germany revealed a high statistical significance level of the Trinity 3E, allowing significantly faster movements compared to alternative high-performance boots. For instance, “The boot gives the player the advantage in a small or tight space scenario,” Professor Ewald Henning claimed, as head of the Biomechanics Laboratory. “For longer maneuvers, players can have an advantage of being up to 1.5 meters closer to the ball on the field.” Unlike any other boot on the market the team from Pele Sports worked with Formula One engineers to include the lightest weight materials, the Trinity 3E also focuses on a unique stud geometry that harnesses force generation and triggers improved ground contract. The asymmetrical stud pattern, which looks like something off the planet, helps to enable increased muscle stimulation, with a tactile area under foot improving speed and agility movements. Furthermore, through this unique stud configuration along with tools/products used that you might find in a formula one racing garage allows the player to react faster, enhance ball control and increase force/speed in which you play the game. Pele Sports are referring to this boot as the beautiful revolution because until now we have not seen any other boot like this.

        

Comfort/Fit: (9/10)

The Trinity is by far one of the most comfortable speed boots I have tested over the past year. I have tested the Vapor, Super Fly and the F50 adizero and in terms of comfort/fit this boot gives the most popular boot in 2011 aka the F50 adizero a run for its money.  Many times in order to shave off weight many speed boots sacrifice comfort for weight but while testing the Trinity I did not have any comfort issues at all. The Trinity is very sleek, lightweight and offers a great lockdown effect on your foot. If you have been a Vapor/Nike fan think back to the old Vapor II and this boot offers a similar sock like feel but injected with over a decade of technology/development.

Furthermore, the two aspects that make this boot so unique and a point of difference in the speed boot market are the outsole and the upper material that are used on the Trinity. Both the upper and the outsole combined together make a unique boot and provide an awesome fit. Most outsoles used on soccer boots are made of TPU/ thermoplastic polyurethanes that are standard for many of today’s boots like the adiPure or the CTR360 which are around 9 or 10 oz in weight. After testing dozens of materials, Pele Sports found a hybrid polymer material that is extremely light and especially durable due to its molecular properties. This boot/review at times might sound like a science experiment but with this boot Pele Sports brought something completely new to the boot game and during testing you can feel the difference. Furthermore, with this unique outsole Pele Sports was able to reduce the weight of a normal weight of a TPU outsole by 1/3 which is why the Trinity registers in at 5.6 oz. Unlike the Vapor which has a stiff outsole and needs time to be broken in the Trinity did not need any time at all. From the start, due to the anatomical last the boot contoured to my foot and offered a superior fit and better ball contact/feel then the Vapor and other speed boots I have recently tested.

In addition, contributing to the weight and the comfort/fit of the boot is the upper material called Symbioskin which is a synthetic/microfiber material that is just 1.2 mm thick! If you are looking for a boot that offers an awesome touch/ball feel then the Trinity might be the boot for you. Unlike the current synthetic versions of the Vapor & F50 the Trinity upper is unlike any other boot on the market due to its very unique thin upper. Almost feels as if you are playing barefoot the upper is that thin. The synthetic combined with the microfiber offers a unique combination and adjusts to your foots shape while also retaining its original shape even after the boot has been worn for hours. Many times with current synthetic boots you put them on and the upper is not form fitting. Often times you have excess material in places and the boots crease and does not adapt to your foot which gives you an unforgiving feel when you wear the boots. However, with the Trinity upper and its manipulated ability/capability the synthetic upper stretches and gives depending on your foots shape which is almost mind blowing because forever synthetic boots on the market have been so stiff and unforgiving!

On a side note, I did discover that the boots are running a half a size big so during testing I wore an 8.5 which was just right. I was lucky enough to try the size 9 on prior to testing…However, in most boots I am a size 9 but I found that the Trinity runs longer so when ordering these boots go down half a size so you are not swimming in them.

Performance: (9/10)

The Trinity is built for one purpose and that is pure speed. After testing the Trinity it is safe to say that it does its job well! I can say with confidence that after testing these boots that the unique stud mapping technology works and did enhance my force/speed especially my first step. The rear tripod studs trigger instant ground contact through their unique positioning which enables you to get going faster/quicker off the start. While the forefoot studs allow excellent traction and engage your force/acceleration. The highlighted/volt studs on the bottom of the boot represent of each area of the foot as it flexes and rolls working simultaneously to disperse force and improve your grip. In order to prove this to many readers, I am willing to run 100 yards with the Vapor, F50 and the Trinity to see which boot really helps my overall speed! Furthermore, the way the studs are configured ultimately helped my movement especially side to side which I noticed playing on the wing I had to move in tight spaces in order to create space. In addition, never at any point during testing did I feel unbalanced, if anything the way the studs sit offered me a more aggressive stance which I definitely liked and noticed during games and performing quick turns/moves. In the end, I gave this boot a 9 for performance because of its light weight, unique/performance enhancing outsole, and the superior/glove like fit the boot offered.

Value: (8/10)

As an experienced soccer boot consumer, whenever I buy a boot I look at three different categories that factor my decision to either buy a boot or go another direction. I base my decision as a consumer on the comfort/fit of the boot, Performance, and the overall value the boot offers. With this release the Trinity from Pele Sports exceeds in all of my assigned categories. The Trinity in terms of comfort/fit is one of the best speed boots I have tested in 2011 due to its unique thin upper and glove like fit. As for performance, the Trinity has taught me that the classic stud configuration is outdated and by testing these boots/unique stud mapping technology it improved my stance/performance on the pitch. I think that Pele Sports has created a fast, light and dynamic boot that helps accelerate your reactions/speed which is what many consumers are seeking. In the end, the Trinity as a speed boot offers something that no other company has explored and that is how stud configuration relates to improving an athlete’s force/acceleration on the pitch. The overall value of this boot is well worth its price point of $200 and with this boot you are getting a fast, light, dynamic, and durable speed boot that offers/brings something completely different to the speed boot range. Trinity is now available in stores now and I urge you to give them a try. 

Footy Guru Rating: 

Comfort/fit: 9/10

Performance: 9/10

Value: 8/10

Overall Score: 8.6

(Excellent) This boot gets a 4 star rating from FOOTY GURU

(Boots supplied for review by Pele Sports)