Soccer Equipment Guide

With the end of the summer fast approaching, Kitbag is throwing new and exciting deals left and right lately. The ones below run until midday August 30th 2011. Here they are:

- 10% off Nike Mercurial boots
- 10% off Men training t-shirts
- 10% off baselayer
- 10% off footballs
- 10% off all fashion t-shirts

Enjoy!

Some new offers from Kitbag came our way today. We don’t know how long they’ll last but here they are:

- buy your teams’ N98 jacket and you can buy the home kit 10% cheaper
- free football with selected men football boots
- 20% off shin pads with selected kids football boots

Have your pick. Happy weekend!

New offer from Kitbag (this one we don’t know how much it’ll last): you get a free football worth £9.99 if you buy some of these boots. Happy weekend!

New offer from Kitbag:

- 15% off warehouse clearance boots & astros
- short sleeve 10-11 Liverpool away shirts from only £9.99 compared to a £44.99 RRP

Today only!

New boots on the market: the Adidas adiPower Predator is here! Power, accuracy, speed & control – these are some of the attributes these boots told us they sport (yes, they talk, but only to us). You can get them from Kitbag or World Soccer Shop. Right now they’re on pre-order. Shipping dates are July 1st 2011 in the UK and late May (approximate) in the US. Here’s how they look like:

Adidas adiPower Predator TRX Firm Ground Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Adidas adiPower Predator TRX FG Football Boots

Adidas adiPower Predator TRX Firm Ground Football Boots – buy here

Adidas adiPower Predator TRX SG Football Boots

And here’s more info plus the specs, courtesy of Kitbag:

Adidas adiPower Predator TRX Football Boots – Pred Sharp Blue Met / Predator Electricity / Black

It’s lights out on the pitch, with these limited edition adidas PREDATOR®_X TRX FG football boots. Loaded with epic power and swerve thanks to PREDATOR® in the forefoot and an energy-returning PowerSpine underfoot, these football boots have bold, cyan-on-dark looks and incredible grip on firm ground.

The adipower Predator® features “The Predator element” which has been re-engineered to maximise ball control abilities. The Predator® element featured on the medial side of the boot is an injected silicon-rubber component welded onto the base material. The silicon rubber increases spin when striking the ball to ensure perfect ball control in all weather conditions. The further enhancement of the Predator® element makes the adipower Predator® the most accurate Predator® ever produced.

The boot also integrates the revolutionary Sprint Frame outsole construction featured in the adizero f50 range. This innovation reduces the weight of the boot (versus previous Predator boot) by 25% to 230g.The addition of the Sprint Frame also helps create stability through geometry, whilst reducing the number of material layers.

Product Specification

• New engineered and revolutionary PREDATOR® element. Placed in an optimized position the soft compound provides ultimate and absolute constant Swerve, Control and Accuracy in any weather condition
• TRAXION® FG for grip and comfort on firm natural surfaces
• TAURUS: A newly developed full-grain calf leather for a glove like fit. High abrasion resistant with low water uptake
• New developed OPTI-FIT upper construction that creates the ultimate ergonomic performance fit
• External heel counter for superb heel comfort and high stability
• Synthetic / Leather

Let us know what you think of these football boots in the comments.

Desperate to gain market share in the world of soccer, Under Armour released a new pair of soccer boots, the Under Armour Blur Pro. Their main selling proposition is that these boots are not only light in order to help you gain some extra speed on the pitch but they will also speed up your twists and turns. On top of that, they look pretty good and sport more manly colors compared to the new boot releases of their rivals (not naming names though). They are available for pre-order and shipping will start early June. Here they are:

Under Armour Blur Pro FG Soccer Boots – buy from World Soccer Shop (or Soccer.com)

Under Armour Blur Pro Soccer Boots

And here’s the product description, courtesy of World Soccer Shop:

Why are soccer shoes designed for straight ahead speed when our game is all about cutting and crossing. With the Blur, Under Armour changes the way we think about soccer speed. Light enough to outrun anything, but stable and secure enough for a full match of starting, stopping, cutting, escaping and full-on attacking.

UPPER: Perforated lightweight performance microfiber for optimal breathability and moisture control.

MIDSOLE: UA’s Micro G cushioning and 4D foam forms to the foot and provides optimal comfort while reducing cleat pressure. Anti-bacterial footbed increases stability and adds shock absorption.

OUTSOLE: Lightweight PEBAX outsole features a lateral outrigger to provide support for quick directional changes. Outrigger also allows for wider forefoot cleat placement, enhancing underfoot stability.

WEIGHT: (8.6 oz.)

Let us know what you think of these Under Armour boots in the comments.

Puma Mexico Finale is another special edition of soccer boots from Puma. If follows the Puma Diego Finale soccer boots from the Puma King Finale range and it was made to celebrate the 1986 Mexico World Cup. It is similar in design with the Puma boots used in 1986 but comes with all the modern footwear technology. Here it is:

Puma Mexico Finale di FG Soccer Boots – buy from World Soccer Shop (or Soccer.com)

Puma Mexico Finale Firm Ground Soccer Boots

Let us know what you think of these Puma soccer boots in the comments.

Yep, a new version of the Nike Safari Mercurial football boots range has been released and they do look better than ever. They’re used by one of the best footballers of our time, Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. You can see the full range of models here. We’ve already covered the standard Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III range here. And here they are:

Nike Safari Mercurial Vapor Superfly III Firm Ground Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Safari Mercurial Vapor Superfly III Football Boots

Nike Safari Mercurial Vapor VII Firm Ground Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Safari mercurial Vapor VII Firm Ground Football Boots

Nike Safari Mercurial Miracle II Firm Ground Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Safari Mercurial Miracle II Football Boots

Nike Safari Mercurial Glide II Firm Ground Kids Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Safari Mercurial Glide II Kids Football Boots

Nike Safari Mercurial Victory II Kids Astro Turf Trainers – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Safari Mercurial Victory II Kids Astro Turf Trainers

Let us know your take on this new style of Mercurial football boots in the comments.

We always admit that keeping up with football boots isn’t our strong point here at Soccerize. The multitude of types, colors and whatnot just makes us dizzy. Nonetheless, despite serious dizziness, when going through the latest in football boots, we couldn’t help but notice the just realeased 2011 range of Nike Mercurial boots. You can get these beauties from Kitbag or World Soccer Shop. And here’s how they look like:

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III Firm Ground Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III Football Boots

Nike Mercurial Vapor VII Firm Ground Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Mercurial Vapor VII Football Boots

Nike Mercurial Miracle II Firm Ground Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Mercurial Miracle II Football Boots

Nike Mercurial Glide II Firm Ground Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Mercurial Glide II Football Boots

Nike Mercurial Victory II Firm Ground Football Boots – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Mercurial Victory II Football Boots

Nike Mercurial Vapor VII Firm Ground Kids Football Boots – buy here

Nike Mercurial Vapor VII Firm Ground Kids Football Boots

Nike Mercurial Glide II Astro Turf Trainers – buy here

Nike Mercurial Glide II Astro Turf Trainers

Nike Mercurial Victory II Astro Turf Trainers – buy from Kitbag (or World Soccer Shop)

Nike Mercurial Victory II Astro Turf Trainers

And here are some specs and PR speak related to the Superfly III, courtesy of Kitbag:

Nike Mercurial Superfly III Firm Ground Football Boots

The Mercurial range offers lightweight products for those players who want to be fastest to the ball and fastest with the ball. Ultra light, ultra responsive technology that puts you paces ahead. A marvel of speed and technical precision bring traction and instant acceleration to your game.

Ideal if you’re an elite-level player looking for the ultimate lightweight performance boot that features pinnacle performance technologies and is built for speed.

UPPER – ultra-strong, ultra-lightweight Flywire provides tagertted support and a uniquely dynamic fit and works with an ultra-thin Teijin synthetic outer layer for the ultimate in comfort, durability and fit. Soft material provides a supportive, conforming fit and allows great feel of the ball for enhanced comfort and control. Anatomically correct, contoured speed last mirrors the shape of the foot for an enhanced, snug fit. Gripped collar material provides a snug, secure fit.

MIDSOLE – low-profile, perforated sockliner provides cushioning and support and helps reduce stud pressure for comfort on the field. Perforations help to further reduce the overall weight.

OUTSOLE – revolutionary, lightweight seven-layer, carbon-fibre outsole is uniquely stiff, yet flexible, to help transfer energy directly to the studs, reducing pressure and providing instant acceleration. Two NIke SENSE forefoot studs extend up to 3mm as foot pressure increases and ground softens. Dual-density, direct-inject studs provide durable traction, support, and instant acceleration in a lightweight package for optimal speed and performance on the field. Cored-out studs in the heel provide weight reduction while also enhancing strength and durability. Vapor Traction system has a multi-directional stud pattern with secondary traction elements for instant acceleration and quick changes in direction.

Product Specification:

* Ultra-strong, ultra-light Flywire provides targetted support and a uniquely dynamic, locked down fit. An updated pattern enhances lock down and durability to withsatnd the demands of the game.
* Two Nike SENSE forefoot studs extend up to 3mm as foot pressure increases and the ground softens.
* Lightweight, seven layer carbon-fibre outsole is uniquely strong, yet flexible, to help transfer energy directly to the studs, reducing pressure and providing instant acceleration

You may have also heard of the Cristiano Ronaldo ad they’ve made for these boots:

We’ve also covered the Nike Safari Mercurial CR7 football boots range here.

Do let us know your take on these new football boots in the comments.

There’s a spring footwear sale going on at World Soccer Shop. You can find some soccer boots on the cheap. There’s some Nike and Adidas footwear discounted up to 55%. They haven’t mentioned the end date for this – it’ll most likely last until they run out of stock so it shouldn’t be long. Enjoy!