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Messi Pibe de Barr10 | Design Q&A

Ignacio Valentini is the man responsible for Leo Messi's latest signature F50 adizero. The graphic designer, from Messi’s hometown of Rosario in Argentina hooked up with adidas to create an exclusive boot inspired by the streets where the Barca man grew up.

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Nike Unveil 15/16 Netherlands Away Kit

The hunt for a bad Netherlands kit continues as Nike reveal another classic away strip using the country's evocative national colours. The simplicity of the shirt amplifies the classic enlarged crest and graphic shorts, which complete the clean but stylish design.

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Nike Reveal Portugal 15/16 Away Shirt

Nike kick off their 2015 European replica game in electric style with the new Portugal away kit. Inspired by the team's fast-paced style of play the shirt goes back to black and features a unique speed graphic on the chest using vivid green and red light ray flashes.

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Nike Mercurial Vapor X CR "Metallic Silver"

Playing an under-card role to the main event, the Vapor X receives its share of CR treatment. The Superfly may well be flying the flag for the CR line this season but Nike haven't forgotten the Vapor, which contributed immensely towards the success of the series.

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Retrospect | adidas F50 Messi Collection

As Leo Messi prepares to lace up in his latest (and possibly his last) signature adidas F50 boot at the Nou Camp in the Champions League tonight we've taken a look back at his entire exclusive line to see how previous editions stack up to the new Pibbe de Barr10 adizero.

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Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 "Silverware"

Picking up his first Silverware of the season Cristiano Ronaldo is hooked up with his eighth signature Nike Mercurial as he continues to shine bright in more ways than one on the pitch.

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The Future of the Speed Race

On the one year anniversary of the adidas F50 Crazylight, we question the future of the speed race and the impending release of the adidas 99g boot.

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adidas F50 Messi Pibe de Barr10

Another record, another signature adidas boot. After becoming the all-time leader in La Liga hat-tricks Leo Messi has been rewarded with a new exclusive F50 adizero that pays homage to his hometown. Introducing the Pibe de Barr10.

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Throwback | Patrick Laudrup Cup

As part of a new throwback series we'll be taking a look at some real classic boots of the game, from when boots were nothing more than leather, studs and covered in mud. Kicking off the series is the Patrick Laudrup Cup, released in 1988 and worn by Danish midfield legend Michael Laudrup during his spell at Juventus.

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adidas 2015 MLS Home Jerseys

With adidas as the official kit supplier of Major League Soccer shirt reveals work a little differently Stateside. The Three Stripes are plastered on each jersey of all 20 members and adidas have lifted the lid on the new 2015 season line-up.

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Closer Look | PUMA evoSPEED 1.3 F947

Any speed category boot that adorns the Ferrari badge on the bonnet gets our full attention. As far as collaborations go they don't come more match-made than the PUMA evoSPEED 1.3 F947, an early front-runner for limited edition boot of 2015.

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Concave Halo+ "White/Red"

With a sweet spot 4 times larger than any other brand on the market Concave have found their own trademark quality within the industry. Back in the game and looking to make their concepts stick they've launched a new control silo that goes by the name, Halo+.

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Concave Quantum 3 "Black/Lime"

A reinvigorated Concave brand return to the market looking to gain a firmer grasp on the game. Using their own set of unique technologies Concave have updated their Quantum silo which focuses on power and accuracy.

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PUMA evoSPEED 1.3 F947

The undisputed kings of the collab are at it again as PUMA land the limited edition evoSPEED 1.3 F947 football boots, their latest beautifully executed project in partnership with old friends Ferrari.

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Laced Up: PUMA evoPOWER 1.2

Last year PUMA released the evoPOWER 1, a boot which, at the time, was a revelation to the others of its class and became an unlikely hero within the industry. Still afloat from that success, 2015 saw PUMA launch the second generation evoPOWER. Has it picked up where its predecessor left off? We've laced up to find out.

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Closer Look | Nike Tiempo Legend V Premium

Sold out in a matter of hours. Not that we needed an excuse to take another look at Nike Tiempo Legend V Premium boots but that's as good as any. Premium in name, premium in nature.

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