Football Boots 2008/09 - Jamie Redknapp's Verdict - 31/07/08
Ahead of the 2008/09 Premier League season ex-Tottenham, Liverpool and England footballer Jamie Redknapp has 'test-driven' the new football boots available. All the major brands such as Nike, adidas, Puma and Umbro have released new football boots and Redknapp has shared with SoccerBible the football boots that have impressed him most and shares his verdict.
Nike T90 Laser II Football Boots |
adidas adiPURE Football Boots |
Puma King XL Football Boots |
Lotto Zhero Evolution Football Boots Jamie Redknapp's Verdict: "I didn't like the colours. I've always preferred black boots. Lotto introduced a front stud that rotates and is meant to help movement and flexibility; it's a little bit of a gimmick, but a decent try. These boots were comfortable and fashionable, but a little lightweight. Redknapp Ratin 7/10 Worn By: Luca Toni and Simone Perrotta Cost: £90 |
Umbro SX Valor Football Boots Jamie Redknapp's Verdict: "The colours didn't appeal, a bit to flashy for me, but these are quality boots. I like the introduction of the Michelin technology which does what it says it will, especially on the plastic-coated modern balls. Comfort and protection very good. Tried too hard to be trendy. Redknapp Ratin 7/10 Worn By: John Terry Cost: £100 |
adidas Predator PowerSwerve Football Boots |
Umbro Speciali Anatomical Football Boots Jamie Redknapp's Verdict: "A classic boot, classic design. Michael Owen wears Umbro and has scored plenty of goals in them. Nice leather, good quality and supportive. Contact with the ball was sweet. Not a lot wrong with these, although school playgrounds may be full of something more fancy." Redknapp Ratin 7/10 Worn By: Gareth Barry Cost: £60 |
adidas F50.8 Football boots Jamie Rednapp's Verdict: "Too gimmicky. I didn't like the clear base and they felt more like golf shoes than football boots. They are fashionable, sure, they look eye-catching but they didn't feel like you would want to wear them going into a 50-50 tackle with Steven Gerrard! Kids will like them and enjoy the chance to customise their boot." Redknapp Ratin 6/10 Worn By: Lionel Messi, David Villa and Emmanuel Adebayor Cost: £120 |
See and read Jamie Redknapps full article and review of 2008/09 football boots in the Daily Mail.