Puma Soccer Boots – v1.10 i Firm Ground Blazing Yellow Black Chili
Family: V-Speed
Ball Control Elements: yes
External Heel Counter: yes
How Attached To Upper: Stitched and Cemented
Insole Removable: yes
Lacing: Covered
Outsole Material: Pebax
Outsole Performance features: Pointed Stud Configuration; Carbon fiber composite
Primary Upper Material: Microfibre
Stud Material: PU
Stud Shape: Bladed
Suitable For: Firm Natural Surfaces
Weight: 8.2 oz.
Type : Speed / Style / Lightweight
Recommended : Elite Player / Professional Player
Surface : Good Ground / Firm Ground
September 30, 2009 No Comments
Puma Soccer Boots – v1.08 I Firm Ground Black Team Gold
Family: V-Speed
Ball Control Elements: yes
External Heel Counter: yes
How Attached To Upper: Cemented
Insole Material: EVA foam
Insole Removable: yes
Lacing: Asymmetrical
Outsole Material: TPU
Outsole Performance features: Two-Piece plate with Point Stud Configuration
Primary Upper Material: Microfibre
Secondary Upper Material: Textile
Sizing: runs small and narrow. Order up 1/2 size.
Stud Material: PU
Stud Shape: Bladed
Studs Removable: no
Suitable For: Firm Natural Surfaces
Weight: 7.6 oz.
Type : Speed / Style / Lightweight
Recommended : Elite Player / Professional Player
Surface : Good Ground / Firm Ground
August 26, 2009 No Comments
Adidas Soccer Boots – F50.9 TUNIT Messi – Haze Metallic Night Sky Running White
Sleek, new adiGrip upper for superior touch in all weather conditions. Features Messi’s signature on the upper. UPPER: Engineered lightweight microfiber synthetic for a soft and glove-like fit. Innovative seamless lace cover for optimal fit and a clean kicking surface. Synthetic lining. adiDot improves ball touch. Comes with an exchangeable premolded TUNiT Standard insole and exchangeable TUNiT Standard Chassis for support and cushioning. OUTSOLE: Traxion for grip and comfort on firm, natural surfaces. Also comes with soft and hard ground stud sets. WEIGHT: (11.2 oz.) Imported.
Family: F50 Tunit
Made In: Imported
External Heel Counter: no
Insole Removable: yes
Lacing: Covered
Outsole Material: PU
Primary Upper Material: Synthetic
Studs Removable: yes
Type: Speed / Lightweight / Performance
Recommended: Professional Player
Surface: Hard Ground / Firm Ground
May 26, 2009 No Comments
Soccer Shoes: A Stylish Kick
The evolution of boot development has been a conflict between protection from the climate and injury; against the freedom of limb movement to perform better. The improvement of the player’s fitness has had a positive spin on soccer shoe development but these changes surprisingly appear to be more stylistic than anything else.
As soccer has become more glamorous the look has become more important than the desire to play better or decrease injury rates. It appears from the published literature there have been more injuries caused by soccer shoe innovations than appear to be resolved by new designs.
In the early years, soccer shoes were generally black and with higher cuts than the ones used today. The design evolutions of the shoes have become part of the game and as much an important item as the shorts or socks and almost as popular as the jerseys.
Players use special and customized soccer shoes made especially for them. The more significant changes to the shoes were that in the modern days the cut is lower, the color has changed. The shoes have become more comfortable and pretty much lighter than the old ones.
The old shoes were made out of leather with wooden cleats and leather soles. The newer soccer shoes are made out of leather or synthetic material, plastic or rubber soles and the cleats can be plastic, rubber, aluminum and even rubber or plastic and with the end made out of aluminum.
Some of the soccer shoes have changed the place of the laces and put them on the side of the shoes and some don’t even have laces anymore. It is said that the change in the laces was so you could kick with more accuracy.
Players and soccer shoe manufacturers also use the shoes for marketing purposes, with special edition shoes, different color shoes, even autographed shoes. There are infinite different colors for soccer shoes. From plain black to golden with special details, or with, two, three even four colors combined.
Comfort is a very important issue for the soccer shoes. A pair of uncomfortable soccer shoes can cause serious blistering. Usually new soccer shoes need to be broken in so that they adapt to the format of the foot to prevent the blisters.
However, with new technologies, comfort is constantly improving and eventually one will be able to put a new pair of soccer shoes on, play a game and not have any blisters.
Even though the design of the soccer shoes hasn’t changed much in the last seventy years, the design is quite different from the first soccer shoes. Technology has changed the feel of the shoes and the weight of these that were once very heavy.
For good playing, soccer depends a lot on the quality of the soccer shoes worn. Professional and amateur players love to be different by using an uncommon color and designed soccer shoes.
April 10, 2009 No Comments
How to take care your soccer boots
Soccer shoes are subjected to the constant rigors of kicking and running, often in muddy and watery
conditions. Without proper care, they will have a much shorter life span than they should. Proper boot
care will provide you with better support and increased comfort.
To care for your soccer shoes, apply a coating of leather conditioner with a soft cloth or with your
fingers. Let the conditioner soak into the leather, then buff it lightly. Applying several coats will improve the flexibility of the leather and make the shoes water resistant.
Quality soccer shoes are made to be lightweight and give players a great feel for the ball. Therefore, they must be soft and supple. Since they must also be very durable, high-quality leather is used. In order to maintain the functionality of the leather, soccer shoes must be kept clean and well-conditioned. Also, the leather must remain soft and supple in order to experience the ultimate in comfort and feel for the ball.
The best way to increase the longevity of your shoes is to begin with a pretreatment of good wax-free
leather conditioner. Before the first use of your soccer shoes, it is important to “feed” the leather. By
“feeding” the leather, you are replacing some of the essential natural oils lost during the tanning
process and during the manufacture of the shoes.
After play, soccer shoes should be cleaned and conditioned. Clean all mud and dirt off the leather with a soft rag. For grime and excessive dirt, use an aggressive leather cleaner specifically formulated for kangaroo and similar high-quality leathers. The cleaner should be pH balanced with the leather so there is no deterioration of the leather fibers. Do not use saddle soap or caustic chemicals for cleaning, as they can pull the colors as well as the natural oils from the leather. Use an old toothbrush to clean the cleats, soles and stitching between the leather and the sole.
If your soccer shoes are wet, remove the sock liner (if it is not glued into the boots) and stuff the shoes with dry paper, such as crumpled newspaper, so the shoes retain their shape while drying. Let them dry naturally. Do not apply artificial heat, which will harden the leather and cause the leather fibers to break down, leading to cracking and tearing.
Once cleaned and dried, soccer shoes should be reconditioned, feeding the leather and keeping the
fibers flexible. Avoid using dubbins, greases or wax-based products. These products were formulated to seal the pores of work boots, not for use on the soft, supple leather of soccer shoes.
August 9, 2008 No Comments