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Skechers Razor 2: First Look
The first Razor gave Skechers an edge in the speed boot space. The Razor 2 sharpens it, with a softer microfibre upper, cleaner lockdown and a more focused speed boot...
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Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite Guide
150g, low-cut and stripped back. The Vapor 17 Elite is Nike's lightest football boot yet, built for players who want a close fit, thin touch and quick movement underfoot.
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Nike Mercurial Superfly 11: First Look
The Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite drops the collar and builds its speed through Flyweave, Air Zoom and ZoomX for a more loaded Mad Fast feel.
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The History of Nike Mercurial: Speed Obsessed
A look back through the Nike Mercurials history, from Ronaldo’s silver R9 and the first Vapor to Flywire, Flyknit, Air Zoom and the tech that made speed boots feel different.
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World Cup Football Boots Preview: The Players, ...
Which players and football boots will shape World Cup 2026? Pro:Direct Soccer breaks down the speed, control and pressure points that matter most.
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Tiempo Ligera v The Premier: Techleather v Real...
Techleather or real leather? I put the Tiempo Ligera and Nike Premier through four proper grassroots games to find out. Wet grass, cup finals, heavy passes, bad touches, one missing...
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adidas F50 Ballnado Challenge Lands at PDFC
PDFC marked the launch of the adidas F50 ‘Too Light’ pack with the F50 Ballnado Challenge, an in-store reaction test built around speed, pressure and the new 130g F50 HYPERFAST...
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Jordan x Tiempo Maestro
The Nike Jordan Tiempo Maestro Sail/Infrared 23 lands on 18 May at Pro:Direct Soccer, available through the world’s largest Bootroom.
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Nike Mad 90 Pack
Old Icons, New Names
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Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor XVI Elite x Patta...
The Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor XVI Elite x Patta SE FG lands at Pro:Direct Soccer on May 5.
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adidas Predator x Kaka
A tribute to Kaká at full stride, the adidas Predator 26 x Kaká brings his elegance, acceleration and control back into focus through a signature release built for the modern...
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adidas Predator Wales Bonner
The adidas Predator Wales Bonner brings off-pitch fashion onto the pitch, reworking one of football’s most iconic boots with snake-print texture, rich brown tones and a premium finish that still...
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