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Reviews of products, accessories, and resources for the soccer fan inside all of us.
10 Tips For Creating Your Own Custom Nike Mercurial Soccer Cleats. Top Story - May 2018.
It's always the best players in the world that have the best cleats. The most colorful, coolest designed, and most importantly, personally customized cleats are worn by every big name in world football. Despite there being several big players in the cleats industry, it is safe to say that Nike is on top, with the biggest stars anyway. Nike represents names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba, and even some all-time greats like the Brazilian Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
By Connor Brighton8 years ago in Cleats
Pros & Cons of Leather vs. Synthetic Soccer Cleats
Some people believe that the material of soccer cleats doesn't play an important role when you're out there on the field. In reality though, it plays a significant role, especially when there's a major difference between leather and synthetic cleats. I always tell my nephew this since he plays soccer. When he was picking out what type of cleats to wear, I told him to be aware of the material that he's picking out. He wouldn't want to wear a pair of cleats created with a material that would make his feet ache when playing.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Cleats
2018's Best Soccer Gear for Each Position
As anyone who has ever played sports can tell you, having the right gear is of the highest importance. Different equipment is designed for specific functions after all. These functions have benefits and drawbacks and suit certain positions better than others. This is evident all throughout soccer; defenders and midfielders wear different styles of cleats, strikers may need bigger shin guards to protect themselves from challenges, and goalie equipment is almost entirely different from everyone else's. Gain a competitive advantage before you even step onto the pitch and find out what the best soccer gear for each position is.
By Connor Brighton8 years ago in Cleats
Top Indoor Soccer Shoes of 2018
There are plenty of reasons to play indoor soccer that are beneficial to not just soccer players, but anyone who wants find a fun, sports-driven hobby. If you already play in an indoor soccer league, you know what I'm talking about and have experienced those benefits firsthand. Whatever your relationship with indoor soccer is, having the best gear will only help your chances of success. With fewer players than traditional soccer, dribbling and speed become much more important. Having the top of the line indoor soccer shoes will only help your game and make you a force on the pitch.
By Connor Brighton8 years ago in Cleats
10 Nutrition Tips for Soccer Players
Sports and nutrition go hand-in-hand, especially soccer. Soccer is a rigorous game where the ball rarely stops moving. Even if it goes out of play or the goalkeeper makes a save, players move to get into whatever position the next play calls for. Considering a soccer match lasts over 90 total minutes, players need immense stamina and endurance to stay fresh until the end.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Cleats
These 12 Soccer Training Products Will Take Your Game to the Next Level. Top Story - April 2018.
With so many soccer training products on the market, how do you know which are the best for your game? We have discovered the best training products that will transform your ability on the field. From GPS trackers that provide feedback, to training masks that will improve your endurance and strengthen your respiratory muscles, we've got it all.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Cleats
Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Soccer Shin Guards
Choosing the right soccer shin guards is just as important as choosing the best soccer cleats. As a soccer player, you don't get much protection, so when it comes to choosing your equipment, you should take it seriously!
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Cleats
Best Shin Guards With Ankle Protection
If there's one thing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have in common, other than being two of the best players in the world, it's that every defender is looking to stop them by any means necessary. Sure, they may have a few other things in common, but this one may be the most important. Both Ronaldo and Messi have seen their fair share of horror tackles and fouls, and have thankfully avoided major injury so far in their careers. It's just a fact of soccer: the most talented players garner the harshest challenges.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Cleats
Best Lightweight Shin Guards
When it comes to soccer, we have to wear the best gear and protection that will benefit our performance on the field. Especially protection. Like the majority of sports, the chances of a player getting hurt is pretty high, such as soccer. It's one of the things every soccer player experiences. These players are literally barbaric on the field, so getting injured is expected at every match. But the only way to prevent getting hurt is by wearing the ideal protection, like shin guards. Since our legs are doing all the work and getting the impacts from the soccer ball and other players, our shins can easily get beaten up. That's why all players should wear shin guards, to protect yourself from a soccer injury.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Cleats
8 Reasons Why You Should Wear Carbon Fiber Shin Guards
Just like almost every other sport, it's so easy for players to get injured by anything. From falling to the impacts from players, it's not surprising that many athletes get hurt in the midst of games. It's possible for them to get all bruised up or even get a broken limb. That's why it's certainly required for all players to wear proper gear to avoid getting injured while playing. And a sport that so many players get hurt playing is soccer. Since soccer is all about impressive footwork, you bet there will be legs getting injured on the field left and right. It's something soccer players experience all the time. This is why they should be wearing shin guards to protect their legs from impact from the ball as well as players!
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Cleats
7 Reasons You Need to Try Custom Insoles in Your Soccer Cleats
Custom insoles in any shoes you wear automatically bring more comfort. Whether you have foot problems or you're looking for a more comfortable feel when wearing any of your shoes, insoles are your best bet to achieve those. They're usually made out of the best quality for maximum cushioned comfort that many of us seriously need—especially for sports. If you play nearly any sport, you're always going to be on your feet. Running, sprinting, jumping, etc., your feet will soon grow tired and feel very uncomfortable. And it's worse when you're feeling this way in the midst of a game and there's another hour left.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Cleats
