F50 adiZERO TRX FG- The third color ways releases 3/01/11

If you are not a fan of the current F50 color ways and think the black is boring or the orange is a remake of the old Nike Vapors which died long ago there is hope around the corner for a new color in the F50. Below is a color way which will be released 3/01/11 which i think is a hot color way that will get consumers excited.

Nike Tiempo IV; Dat New 'NEW'

Tiempo IV will also have an elite version to the series which includes fly wire.

The Tiempo series which is Nike's classic football boot has undergone little to no change in recent launches which has consumers wanting more from this boot/series in terms of style, price, and technology. What is so attractive about the Tiempo series is the price of the boot and the narrow cut of the boot which is perfect for players with narrow feet looking for a boot with an old school feel and look. In addition, with the purchase of these boots unlike other Nike boots you are not left with sticker shock after you buy these because for what you are buying in terms of style, price,durability and technology they are justifiable. Furthermore, Nike had to innovate this series due adidas recent success and growing popularity of the adiPure. I have said this many times but based on the value of the boot, the adipure is at the top of its class. I do not know how adidas does it, but to produce a boot and put it at a retail cost of $130 is beyond my and every other footballers wildest dreams. The price and the boot are HOT! Especially with the recent introduction of the adiPure IV, which shits pure class in opinion. The boot is tremendously well done and has a new school and an old school feel all at the same time which is hard to beat.

AdiPURE IV; Unreleased RED color way

However, with this launch and reconstruction/development of the Tiempo IV i think footy fans will be very pleased with the new style, design, and technology of this boot when it hits stores this summer.

Well fans I hope you enjoy the specs and leaked photos on this post. Nike has come to play with the creation of the Tiempo IV... The boot will come in an elite version, the regular version will feature a twist of kanga-lite and k leather a boot/upper that no other Nike Teimpo boot has seen besides the elite World Cup version, and the drop down version of the Tiempo which will feature a calf skin upper also looks to be a contender in terms of price, materials, and style in the boot market.

Key Information regarding the launch:

• Will have an elite version composed of flywire and carbon fiber outsole.These will be spendy but it will be an elite version which means it is superior in materials used, the weight of the boot, and do not forget the price tag that comes with a Nike elite boot.
• Tiempo Legend IV will feature a kanga-lite upper.The kanga-lite upper will help reduce the weight of the boot and make it more water resistant in wet conditions. Due to the change in upper this boot will be lighter then the Tiempo III.
• Launch date 7/1/2011

AdiPOWER Predator; adidas sells out. RIP power & accuracy

Passion for the Product- above me/footy guru
 T-shirt I made for an interview I had at adidas.

GOOD OLD DAYS...

Besides the hoopla that adidas has set the tone in 2011 by creating the lightest boot on the market, blah blah Lighter is not always better, market gimmicks make poor consumers believe that the lighter the boot the faster you are. You could put messinator and ronnie in a boot that weighs a ton and they are still going to be the fastest players on the pitch. Let me make this clear, players make the boot, the boot does not make the player. You can not teach speed and if you have ever truly been tackled so hard wearing these speed boots you will think twice about how light and rather focus on how much protection is this boot going to offer me. I am more concerned with one of the most popular boots of all time. A boot that changed the game of soccer in terms of technology, style, and comfort. A boot that in the past couple releases has begun to die little by little. What boot is on my mind....

The predator which at one time was the best boot you could buy, now days however people are walking right by it and going for the super light weight boot that looks like something you would wear to a ballet reception. Sure the trend is light weight boots, but I think the predator line has struggled to innovate and put their one of a kind technology what got them to soccer supremacy in the boot world on the back burner and focussed more on how light they could make the boot. With the new adiPower getting ready to hit a store near you, it will be interesting to see if this boot flops like the predator x did on the Footy market. The predator has always been a power boot, a boot that possess the technology to allow you to make that game changing cross or shot that changes the game. Again, the player makes the boot but the predator used to be that go to boot that elite players flocked to in order to raise their game or to get more power/accuracy around their shot. With adidas giving in and making the boots super light you have to think the power, technology, comfort, and protection this boot once produced is now gone. Lighter is not always better and if you are an elite player you need a stable boot that provides comfort/protection in order to get you through your season. Back in college I would take knocks while wearing the vapors and playing a Friday, Sunday schedule it would be hard to recover if I had a bone bruise at the top of my foot...

In the end, only time will tell but in my opinion the past couple of predators have taken a back seat to innovation. I think the power swerve technology is a interesting technology and something that combined with a new upper/rubber knobs then the predator could be the power boot that elite players go to. Making the predator lighter is not the option that I would have taken the series and if adidas was smart they would make a power boot/hybrid that was the weight of 9 oz that packed power behind your shot. I can not imagine how much power of increase in surface area you can get with a boot that weighs 5.8 oz. Should be interesting how consumers perceive this boot and technology. I still believe this boot has all the tools it needs to be the power boot it used to be but ultimately I believe adidas sold out and followed the trend of making a boot as light as possible with a sticker on the boots that says defenders please step on my foot, I have no protection.

Issues i see on the adiPOWER Predator?

How much protection will these boot provide?
RIP power, accuracy? Will this boot be a game changer or has all the technology gone into making it as light as possible?
How durable is this boot going to be? With the sprint frame outsole will the cleats be snapping like they did on the F50?
Will this be the boot/predator that people take a chance on, or will it flop like the predator X?

From the fans of the predator, are you happy where adidas has taken the predator line?

Consumer feedback regarding this post:

"Just checked out your newest blog.....love the Predator t-shirt.

Also love the post. Predators are may favorite footy boots of all time; CTR is 2nd though I have never used them; but appreciate the concept and reviews that I have read about them.

My favorite Predators are the Pulse's. I have a pair of the lower level ones and love them.
I also love the PowerSwerve ones with the ClimaCool technology (love the black and white color).

I am really disappointed in the direction Adidas has taken Predators. I thought their new release was a chance to get back to their roots and make up for the mistakes they made with Predator X........I think adiPower just took an even larger dent out of the Predator legacy. Predators are not meant to be a speed boot. they are pure power and control plain and simple. They are trying too hard to be something they are not; which is very disappointing."

-Anonymous

Windchill/Dark Obsidian/Chlorine Blue Nike Superfly II

• Family: Mercurial
• Made In: Imported
• How Attached To Upper: Cemented
• Insole Material: EVA foam
• Insole Removable: yes
• Lacing: Central
• Outsole Performance features: Toe-off traction spikes
• Primary Upper Material: Teijin microfiber
• Stud Material: PU
• Stud Shape: Bladed
• Suitable For: Firm Natural Surfaces
• Weight: 7.8 oz.

NEW adiZERO & adiPURE IV color ways.

Thanks to the help of Big Soccer forum and a follower of Footy Guru i found these images/specs of two adidas boots that will fly off the shelves this summer. I thought adidas was making a big mistake showing their cards too early be releasing the F50 adizero II and the Prime so early in the year, but from the looks of these images adidas is confident they can keep consumers coming back for more with these awesome color ways. 

adidas F50 TRX FG adizero purple leather - Football Shoes

The F50 is the new shoe from Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller, Arjen Robben. The perfect balance between stability and minimal weight (165g).
- High quality leather for perfect ball feel
- SPRINT FRAME with a special geometric arrangement of studs for lightness and stability.
- New TRAXION ® FG outsole for grip on dry soils
Synthetic fiber / leather

G40336: anodize. sharp purple / electricity / infrared

Available from July 2011

adidas F50 TRX FG Leather adizero neon yellow - Soccer Cleats

The F50 is the new shoe from Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller, Arjen Robben. The perfect balance between stability and minimal weight (165g).
- High quality leather for perfect ball feel
- SPRINT FRAME with a special geometric arrangement of studs for lightness and stability.
- New TRAXION ® FG outsole for grip on dry soils

Material:
Synthetic fiber / leather

G40337: electricity / infrared / anodize. sharp purple

Available from July 2011

adidas adiPURE TRX FG IV white / gold - Soccer Cleats

The adiPURE brings pure elegance on the pitch. With its newly developed K-leather upper and the smooth fit of the adiPURE highest standards.
- K-leather upper is durable, lightweight and fits like a glove
- External heel counter for superior stability and comfort
- TRAXION ® FG technology for grip on dry, natural surfaces
- TPU outsole for light-footed performance & durability
- Molded EVA Einlgesohle for comfort. Sole for light-footed performance & durability

Material:
Leather / synthetic fiber

G40538: zero met. / matte black / gold

Available from June 2011