Deep dives, reviews, interviews and stories from the world of soccer boots.
Football BootsWhile most World Cup boots are fighting for attention through louder colours and more aggressive designs, the new PUMA KING Showtime takes a different route. Familiar, unmistakably KING, yet packed with details that make it one of the most interesting releases of the current World Cup cycle.
Football BootsAfter months of leaks, teasers and speculation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup boot landscape is finally complete. From Nike and adidas to Puma, Skechers and New Balance, these are the football boots set to define the biggest stage in the game.
Football BootsFew football boot comparisons make more sense than adidas Predator and Copa. Different in construction, different in philosophy, yet often chosen by players looking for many of the same sensations on the pitch. The real question is not which boot is better, but which type of player you are.
Football BootsMessi's final World Cup deserves a special football boot and adidas may have delivered one of the most complete signature editions we have seen in years. Emotional, visually stunning and surprisingly impressive on pitch.
On Pitch ReviewA few days in Portugal, some of the most exciting young talents in football and our first hands on experience with the new PUMA ULTRA 7. More than a product launch, this was a look inside the environment where elite performance is built.
On Pitch ReviewMercurial or F50? Superfly, Vapor, Hyperfast Elite or Hyperfast EVO? After extensive testing, here's everything you need to know before choosing the speed boot that fits your game.
Boot-SpottingMichael Olise has been spotted on pitch wearing what appears to be a completely new Nike Football prototype. The shape, upper construction and overall visual language strongly suggest the next chapter of Phantom, although it may still be too early to say with certainty.
Football BootsThe new adidas Football 'Road To Glory' collection is officially here. After seeing and testing every model in the pack, one thing is clear: adidas wants this World Cup to feel bold, with Predator, F50 and Copa each bringing a distinct identity to football's biggest stage.
InterviewsFrom his rise through Roma's academy to becoming one of Italian football's most promising young midfielders, Niccolò Pisilli introduces the new Skechers SKX_02 Sunset Pack and reflects on his development, inspirations and relationship with one of the fastest growing brands in football.
Lacing up the new Nike Mercurial in both versions: Superfly 11 and Vapor 17
Football BootsAfter testing both new Mercurial models in Madrid, we take a closer look at the biggest changes to Vapor and Superfly and what they actually feel like on pitch.