Nike Presents: We Will #Makeitcount

MNT vs. Mexico: Highlights -

New era for US Soccer...

DINHO AC SKILLS

Just simply amazing...

"SOCCER TILL I DIE"..

Adidas' takes spotlight as MLS season kicks off

Adidas takes spotlight in Soccer City USA

A very interesting article i found that talks about adidas relationship with the MLS and soccer in North America. The article also touches on how many players will be wearing Nike boots compared to adidas boots on this years Portland Timbers roster. For example, according to the article "Ten of the 30 Timbers wear Adidas-brand cleats. Nike declined to name the Timbers players wearing its shoes, noting that the final roster had not been announced when the company received a question seeking the names. However, through last week, at least 14 Timbers players wore Nike shoes."

However, the majority of MLS players wear adidas boots if they do not have a contract with another boot sponsor which gives adidas the edge in boots on the pitch.

Mercurial Vapor vi Black/Orange 1/1/11

Nike Tiempo III Spring 2011 color ways

Specs: Nike Tiempo Legend Elite FG
•UPPER: Synthetic KangaLite leather upper is lightweight and durable.
•INSOLE: High-performance molded sockliner with Poron cushioning and a contoured heel.
•OUTSOLE: Carbon fiber outsole. Carbon reinforced chassis engineered for exceptional energy return and strength.
•Weight: 8.2 oz.

Two new color ways that is going to be released after the New Year for the Nike Tiempo Legend Elite FG

In addition, later this month I will do the history and heritage of the Nike Tiempo series from 1994 up to now and maybe show a glimpse of where Nike is thinking about taking the boot.



Let me know what you think?

Boot Spy: NIKE Super Fly II at 2010 MLS CUP

A behind the scenes look/picture before the 2010 MLS CUP in Toronto. My good buddy Ross Schunk, who is a part of the Colorado Rapids who won the Cup, sent me this picture of the boots he wore for the final. His boot of choice is the new Nike pink/red Super Fly II pictured above...





Interview about 2010 MLS Cup and what he looks for in a soccer boot will take place later this month.

Nike CTR 360 Maestri II

Nike are set to release the CTR 360 Maestri II. According to the Footy Gods and footyboots.com the first CTR was voted boot of the year for 2010. However, I think that the adidas adiZERO F50 should of been the boot chosen for boot of the year due to the popular demand of professional footballers all over the world using them. In the end, here is a sneak peak of the Nike CTR 360 Maestri II.

Nike5 Lunar Gato IC Safari

Just started testing the Nike Lunar Gato Safari on the indoor footy pitch. After I log forty hours in the boots I will give my review.

What do you think about the boots?

Umbro GT Pro

Introducing Umbro's first speed boot; the super-lighweight GTPro, the lightest boots they've ever made weighing just 236 grams.

The Umbro GT Pro, which I believe is one of the most under rated speed boots on the market was just released in a new colorway; lime/black. I have been testing this boot for the past two months and love the style, weight, and comfort of the boot.
Check out the boots!

Nike Mercurial Vapor VI

Style:9.5

Performance: 9

Technology: 9

Comfort: 8.5

Responsiveness: 9

Durability: 8

Value: 8.5

Overall score:61.5/70

Nani sporting the Vapor VI in preseason of this year. However, he has recently switched to the adidas f50 adizero.

Review:
This shoe has come a long way and so has the game of soccer since 1998. For example, just take a look at Christaino Ronaldo's game, which like the original R9 has put Nike Soccer and this shoe back on map. With its light Teijn microfiber upper the shoe conforms to your foot and is very light, which sets it apart from other shoes on the market.Unlike past vapors, the Vapor VI is lighter and thinner than the Mercurial V. In addition, the Vapor VI is equipped with a glass fiber outsole plate for greater speed and a decrease in weight, with the change of outsole the boot now only weighs 8 oz. All around, the combination of light Teijn microfiber upper along with the glass fiber outsole makes the Vapor VI the ideal lightweigt performance product built for speed.

Changes in Performance/Profitability:

• Caron fiber outole to decrease weight.
• Adding either full-grain kangaroo leather or kanga-lite to the upper for a different feel/version of the shoe.
• Removing the lace covering for better ball feel.
• Would like to see a hybrid version of the orginal R9 vapor and the current model.

Boot Spy: Torres switching/testing boots?

Torres has had a rough ride since the World Cup and a dip in form/injury has hurt his image along with Liverpool slow start to the season. Maybe he is thinking about switching boots? Shown below are pictures of him wearing the Nike Legend.

Review of Legend:



"Re-engineered from the classic 1984 Tiempo, the Nike Tiempo Legend III has come a long way. This shoe which started out very bulky and boxy is fine tuned in this third version. With full-grain kangaroo leather, the boot offers comfort and extra ball feel. Marketed towards the all around elite player the Legend is classic and simple, which attracts the eyes of both old and young players who choose to let their play do the talking. In the end, if you are looking for a classic decent priced shoe that offers class, comfort and performance the Legend is the way to go".