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Nike HyperVenom or Mercurial - Which Are You?

Soccer_Boots — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:29:00 GMT

Following the launch of the Nike HyperVenom we've continually been asked the same question; 'what's the difference between the Mercurial and the HyperVenom?' A number of Mercurial players have switched to Nike's 'new breed of attack', but why, and should you?...(read more)

Dani Alves Wearing Custom 'NitroZero'?

Moderator — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:40:00 GMT

Dani Alves has been one of the lead players for adidas' new Nitrocharge silo, he made the switch from the adizero from the word go, but on closer inspection of the Barcelona full back's boots we can see that there is more than meets the eye. He has replaced the normal Nitrocharge upper with that of the synthetic f50 to create a bespoke pair of boots designed to his exact specifications....(read more)

New York Design Agency Work Up Unofficial NYC FC Branding

Moderator — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:46:00 GMT

In the wake of the news that New York City is going to have a first division soccer team, uber cool design agency Hyperakt have worked up a whole branding portfolio for the new Franchise. Although unsolicited and unofficial in any way, the stylish designs are definitely worth a mention. ...(read more)

PUMA Deliver Sleek evoSPEED Presentation Case

Soccer_Boots — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:47:00 GMT

Amongst the hype of recent releases, PUMA remind us they're well and truly in the game for next season by sending us this quality evoSPEED presentation case. After sending us their PUMA x Hublot Falcao evoSPEED boots, the stylishly packaged case was another welcome suprise to arrive at SoccerBible HQ.

The PUMA evoSPEED 1.2 has been causing quite a stir recently, not least beacuse of their pink spotted CAMO editions recently seen on the feet of Sergio Aguero. For this super sleek presentation case PUMA have gone back to the boots stylish launch colourway and produced something that is visually striking.

When launching the evoSPEED 1.2 PUMA could have gone for the shock factor but instead lauched a boot that combined a traditional look with a few modern twists. This is mirrored in the pentagon shaped, black presentation case with neon yellow perspex sides.

The lid of the case unfolds to reveal a mission statement for the boot which reads "evoSPEED players are the fastest players on the pitch. Their acceleration is immense, and in the blink of an eye they'll be tearing down the wing or bearing down on the goal, leaving defenders in their wake."

Below the mission statement there is a host of information and a diagram on the five key technological factors the evoSPEED 1.2 houses. The Griptext print, Microfiber upper, Everfit cage, stud configuration and speedtrack outsole are each outlined. Removing the boots reveals a diagram of the soleplate and holes for the studs to sit in. All in all a tidy, good looking package.

The PUMA evoSPEED 1.2 presentation case is not available in the shops but you can buy the boots from selected online stockists including Pro-Direct Soccer. Let us know what you think of the presentation case. Join the conversation online, on Twitter and on Facebook.

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Global Football Boots Spotting - 17/06/13

Moderator — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:06:00 GMT

This time last year we were all engulfed by Euro 2012, Pirlo was scoring free kicks and Spain were beating everyone in their way. Fast forward 12 months and not a lot has changed other than it's the Confederations Cup this time around and there's a whole new collection of boots on pitch. See who made the cut this weekend as Nike rolled out their summer paint jobs... ...(read more)

SoccerBible City Guide: Rio de Janeiro

Moderator — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:23:00 GMT

Luckily for us we get to see a fair bit of the world whilst searching for the best in football culture. So being the nice guys that we are, we thought we'd pass on a bit of knowledge from our travels. First up our attention turns to Rio de Janeiro, the city we recently visited for the Nike HyperVenom launch. ...(read more)

Lotto Hand Out Super-Flash New Boot Model

Soccer_Boots — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:24:00 GMT

Lotto have revealed tease imagery ahead of their latest boot release. The Italian brand look to have something pretty special up their sleeve and it's fair to say we've seen nothing like this before. The new boots look to be pushing the boundaries when it comes to standing out on pitch....(read more)

Competition: Win PUMA Gloves Signed By Dortmund's Roman Weidenfeller

Soccer_Boots — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:19:00 GMT

Fresh from his impressive Champions League Final performance at Wembley, Borussia Dortmund keeper Roman Weidenfeller, has signed a pair of his PUMA PowerCat gloves for us and we're giving them away to one of our lucky Twitter followers. Fancy getting your hands on them? Then enter below....(read more)

SB Selects: Vol.4 - Sunny Side Up

Moderator — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:52:00 GMT

It's summer, the sun's out (sort of), the smell of BBQ is in the air and Nike have released a bright new colourway for the Mercurial. Everybody's happy. To celebrate the onset of what will hopefully be a scorching few months we've put together a collection of the best products around inspired by the big ball in the sky.

Nike Mercurial Vapor IX - A typically vibrant Mercurial release, the new colourway will surely be a big hit in the early part of the new season. The Nike Mercurial Vapor IX is all about speed. Engineered with a lightweight upper, the football boots deliver a high level of support and touch for a deadly combination of speed and skill when it matters most.

adidas F50 Lite Shinpads - Keep your shins safe and with this offering from adidas. The +F50 Lite shinpads are a lightweight, slip-in pad ideal for the player who doesn't like to wear ankle guards or who prefers to wear them separately.

adidas adiZero CP Running Jacket - Although it's the summer you can bet your life on the heavens opening just before you go for a run. Don't let that stop you though, chuck on this top by adidas and away you go. The adidas adizero CP junning jacket has water-shedding CLIMAPROOF and sweat-wicking CLIMATE technology to keep you dry inside and out.

Uhlsport Fangmaschine 'Its in the Bag' Gloves - The Fangmaschine "It's in the bag" glove is a special edition of the famous Pro Comfort Roll Finger Goalkeeper Gloves. Uhlsport have teamed up with "It's in the bag" to help raise money for a great charity. The Pro Comfort Roll Finger has been made in a special all orange colourway. A Supersoft+ latex foam provides grip and protection for all weather conditions.

adidas Originals Adi Polo Pique/ Lacoste Sportswear Giant Croc Logo Shorts - If you've got the skin tone to pull off yellow (i.e. not milky white) then don't hit your summer hols without these few staple pieces. Wear the Lacoste Giant Croc Logo swim shorts chilling on the beach or by the pool. Then smarten up and pop your tan in the evening with the classic Adi Polo Shirt from adidas.

Penalty Max 1000 Futsal Ball - If your getting your off season football fix with a spot of Futsal then this Penalty Max 1000 Futsal Ball could be for you. Regarded as the best Futsal ball in the world the Max 1000 is the official ball of the Spanish and Brazilian leagues and the 2013 Intercontinental Futsal Cup.

Nike Max 1 Sunset / Nike RU Santa Monica Track Club T-Shirt - Right now somewhere around the world, some lucky fella is enjoying a stunning sunset while out on a run. This is the scene of inspiration behind the new Nike Max 1's which were spotted on the feet of Neymar as he arrived at the Nou Camp. Team these with the Nike RU Santa Monica Track Club T-Shirt and you'll be emitting the same warm feelings to your mates while kicking back and relaxing.

Trusox Mid-Calf Cushion Crew Socks - Trusox are the newest product craze to sweep the sporting world and among other colours they come in yellow. TruSox lock the foot in the shoe, as non-slip pads on the outside and inside stop the sock from sliding on your foot, and in turn the sock from sliding within the boot. The patented and patent pending technologies built into Trusox, help to stop the repetitive motions that cause blisters.

adidas Originals XL Santiago Watch / Nike Air Max Snapback Cap - Ok so you might not be feeling a head to toe in orange outfit unless you want to look like Rickie Fowler, golf's answer to Justin Beiber. But you can be a bit more subtle about it if you get your accessories dialled in. Finish off your outfit in style with the adidas Originals XL Santiago Watch and Nike Air Max Snapback Cap .

All products are available to order now from selected online stockists including Pro-Direct Soccer. Let us know what you think. Join the conversation online, on Twitter and on Facebook.

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The Book of Dreams | Inside The Manchester United Opus

Moderator — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:22:00 GMT

Love them or hate them, there is no denying the story of Manchester United is a pretty amazing one. To tell such a story United needed an equally amazing product to show case the club's history. So they turned to Opus, makers of exclusive luxury publications and we're lucky enough to have one here at SoccerBible HQ. ...(read more)