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Nike Youth Tiempo Natural IV FG Leather Review – White with Black and White
Aug 17th
The fall soccer season is just around the corner and now is the best time to pick up a great pair of cleats for your young soccer player. For young players, the most important features are comfort and durability. A great cleat that has both of these features and wont break the bank is the Nike youth Tiempo Natural.
This cleat is a split between white and black. The front half of the cleat is white and transitions to black at the back half of the cleat. This was the design that was worn by players at Euro 2012. This design looks nice and features traditional colors instead of the bright neon’s that many cleats feature today.
The upper of this cleat is made of natural leather to provide great comfort and a great touch on the ball. It also will help these cleats last longer since leather tends to be more durable than synthetic materials. Not only are these durable, but they are also comfortable. These feature Nike’s Jr. Support insoles that provides extra comfort and gives better heel and arch support. To help your child have great traction on the field, these cleats have both bladed and rounded studs that also help with pressure dispersion.
The combination of great style, comfort, and durability make this cleat an amazing choice for youth players. They will help provide a great touch on the ball to improve your child’s game. These cleats are currently available at SoccerPro.com, so head over and gear your child up for the upcoming season.
Written By: Eric Stoyanov, Contributing Writer, soccerprose.com
Nike Inter Milan Home Jersey 2012/13 Review
Aug 15th
Inter Milan had plenty of struggles last season, but Wesley Sneijder and company are looking to rebound from their disappointing season and win the Serie A once again. This season they will be wearing the new Nike Inter Milan home jersey and it looks great.
This new jersey keeps the traditional black and blue vertical stripes that Inter are known for. However, this jersey features distinctly thicker stripes than last season’s jersey, and in my opinion, it looks great. It’s hard to switch up such a classic design, but this minor tweak to the stripes helps give it a new and stylish look. The Inter Milan crest is stitched on the left chest with a single star stitched above it, while the Nike swoosh is featured on the right chest. Pirelli remains the team’s sponsor and is featured in the center of the jersey. Another nice feature this jersey has is that Inter is pressed on the back of the neck to show where your loyalty stands even when they cant see the front of your jersey.
This jersey not only looks great, but also feels great. It is made of 100 percent recycled polyester to make it both light and comfortable. It also makes it environmentally friendly. Like most Nike jerseys, this one features Nike’s Dri-Fit technology to keep you both dry and comfortable as you cheer your team on.
This season will hopefully be a rebound season, and Inter fans are looking for their team to add another Serie A title. With AC Milan getting rid of some key players and Juventus’ coach getting a ban, the door is wide open for them to get back into the title race. This jersey is currently available at SoccerPro.com, so head over and check one out today to get ready for the upcoming Serie A season.
Written By: Eric Stoyanov, Contributing Writer, soccerprose.com
Nike USA Libretto Short Review – Dark Obsidian with Siren Red
Aug 15th
Tonight the United States National Team will be taking on Mexico in the latest installment of the fierce rivalry. After that, the team will be trying to get ready to qualify for the World Cup. A major player for the United States National Team as they look to qualify for the next World Cup will be Clint Dempsey. He is coming off a superb season for Fulham and is looking to continue his wonderful form for his national team.
Nike has released the Nike USA libretto shorts to help show your support for the national team. These shorts are extremely soft and feel great. They feature Nike’s Dri-Fit technology to help keep you dry and comfortable. Whether you are training for your own team or cheering on the national team, these shorts are great to wear.
In addition to being extremely comfortable, they also feature the United States National Team crest pressed on the right thigh. They also feature Dempsey’s number eight that is pressed on the left thigh above the Nike swoosh. These shorts show the national team colors. They are predominantly blue with red accents throughout.
Right now is the perfect time to grab a pair of these great shorts to show your support and also emulate the skills of Dempsey when you are playing. These are currently available at SoccerPro.com, so head over and check them out today.
Written By: Eric Stoyanov, Contributing Writer, soccerprose.com
Nike USA Away Jersey 2012 Review
Aug 11th
Even though the United States Men’s National Team did not qualify for the Olympics, the women’s team was able to take home gold. Now the men will turn their attention to qualifying for the World Cup. Both teams have been wearing the Nike USA away jersey and it looks great.
The new design is predominantly navy with white sleeves. The navy with white sleeves design is similar to the Arsenal home jersey, which is predominantly red with white sleeves. It’s a new look for the USA national teams but it looks great. This jersey also maintains the sash across the chest that was featured on the last national team jerseys. The United States soccer crest is stitched on to the left chest with the Nike swoosh featured in white on the right chest. Another nice addition to this jersey is the red, white, and blue stripes around the collar and the United States flag on the inside of the neck. It helps tie in all the colors associated with the United States.
Not only does this jersey look great, it feels great as well. This jersey is made of 100 percent polyester to make it both light and comfortable. It also features Nike’s Dri-Fit technology. This helps keep you dry and comfortable as you cheer on the United States national teams. This jersey runs true to size so you will not need to worry about sizing issues if you ordering online.
This jersey looks great, feels great, and will help you support the United States national teams. The new design incorporates all the colors associated with the United States while maintaining a sleek look. This jersey is currently available at SoccerPro.com, so head over and check it out today.
Written By: Eric Stoyanov, Contributing Writer, soccerprose.com
Umbro Manchester City Graphic Tee Review – Black
Aug 11th
If you want to support Manchester City as they try to win back-to-back English Premier League titles, but do not want to spend a lot of money on a jersey or you already have a jersey, we have the perfect option for you. The Umbro Manchester City graphic tee looks great and will allow you to cheer your team on in style.
If you are a Manchester City fan, you probably already have a closet filled with baby blue gear. This graphic tee is predominantly black and will allow you to have a nice change of color every once in a while. This tee features the Manchester City crest on the center of the chest and the crest maintains the baby blue color to tie in the clubs colors.
This graphic tee looks great and is extremely comfortable. It is perfect for cheering your team on or just wearing it around casually. The black color is sleek while the baby blue Manchester City crest helps tie in the clubs colors. This tee is currently available at SoccerPro.com, so head over and gear up for the upcoming EPL season today.
Written By: Eric Stoyanov, Contributing Writer, soccerprose.com
Nike Barcelona Training Top Review – Dynamic Blue with Dark Obsidian
Aug 10th
Barcelona is hoping to get back to winning ways this upcoming season, even without the guidance of Pep Guardiola. Last season, Barcelona was unable to win the Champions League or La Liga, which they had become accustomed to winning recently. For the upcoming season, Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, and the rest of Barcelona will be wearing the new Nike Barcelona training top as they prepare to get back to the top of Spanish and European soccer.
The Barcelona training top features both light and dark blue. The bottom half of the training top is a light blue and it transitions to dark blue near the chest and above. The left sleeve features light blue and yellow stripes and the right arm features a yellow stripe that runs down the arm to tie in all the colors of this training top. The Barcelona crest is stitched on the left chest to give this training top added authenticity with the Nike swoosh featured in yellow on the right chest. The Qatar Foundation remains the team’s sponsor and is pressed on the front of the training top in yellow.
In addition to looking great, this training top also feels great. It is made out of 100 percent polyester to make it both light and comfortable. It also features Nike’s Dri-Fit technology. This helps keep you dry and comfortable as you train or just wear it while you are cheering your favorite team on.
The Barcelona training top looks great, feels great, and wont break the bank. Club jerseys can get pretty pricey, however, this training top is almost half the price and you can still show support for you team. You can wear this whether you are training for your own team or just cheering Barcelona on as they look to win the Champions League and La Liga again. This top is currently available at SoccerPro.com, so head over and check it out today.
Written By: Eric Stoyanov, Contributing Writer, soccerprose.com
Nike Manchester United Home Short 2012/13 Review
Aug 10th
Manchester United are looking to steal Robin Van Persie away from Arsenal before the start of the English Premier League season and increase their strike force. If they are able to sign Van Persie, the Dutchman will be wearing these new Nike Manchester United home shorts when he is playing at Old Trafford.
This home short is predominantly white with a thick red stripe running down the side of the legs. The Manchester United crest is stitched on to the lower right thigh to add authenticity to these great looking shorts. The Nike swoosh is featured in black on the lower left thigh.
These shorts are made of 100 percent recycled polyester to make them light and comfortable, while remaining environmentally friendly. These also feature Nike’s Dri-Fit technology to help keep you dry and comfortable.
These shorts are great to wear, whether you are lounging around the house or training and improving your soccer game. They will make you feel as though you are part of the team and hopefully your play will be able to emulate the skills of Rooney, Nani, Young, and many more. These shorts are currently available at SoccerPro.com, so head over and check them out today.
Written By: Eric Stoyanov, Contributing Writer, soccerprose.com
Nike Manchester United Training Top Review – Diablo Red with Anthracite
Aug 8th
If you are looking for a great piece of Manchester United gear to wear for the upcoming English Premier League season, but do not want to spend a large amount of money on a jersey, we have the answer for you. The new Nike Manchester United training top looks great and is almost half the price of a replica jersey.
The training top is black on the bottom half and changes to red around the chest and up. The top also feature black and white stripes on the left arm to help tie in all the colors that are associated with Manchester United. DHL sponsors Manchester United training gear instead of Aon, who is the jersey sponsor. The DHL logo is pressed on the center of the training top. The Manchester United crest is stitched on the left chest to add authenticity to this training top.
This training top is made of 100 percent polyester to make it both light and comfortable. As with most Nike gear, this training top features Nike Dri-Fit technology. This helps to keep you dry and comfortable, whether you are training or cheering on Manchester United to victory.
This training top is a great piece of apparel to add to your Manchester United collection. Nike Dri-Fit helps make this top very comfortable and the design looks great. It features all of the colors associated with Manchester United as well as the official sponsor of all United’s training gear. This training top is currently available at SoccerPro.com, so pick one up today to feel like a part of the team as you are training or just wear it to show your support for United as they look to reclaim their EPL title from city rivals, Manchester City.
Written By: Eric Stoyanov, Contributing Writer, soccerprose.com
Nike Juventus Home Jersey 2012/13 Review
Aug 8th
Andrea Pirlo had a big role in Italy’s success at Euro 2012 and he will be looking to have great performances for Juventus during the upcoming Serie A season. Juventus did not lose a game last season as they captured the Serie A title, four points ahead of AC Milan. There is currently a question of whether the Juventus coach, Antonio Conte, will resign or not. Either way, Juventus and Juventus fans will be looking to repeat as Serie A champions. For the upcoming season, the team will be wearing the new Nike Juventus home jersey.
The new Juventus home jersey features the classic black and white vertical stripes and they look great. Juventus is changing sponsors for the upcoming season, with Jeep becoming the team’s new sponsor. Their logo is pressed on the center of the jersey and stays with the black and white theme of the jersey. The Juventus crest is stitched on the left chest with two gold stars stitched above the crest. The Nike swoosh is stitched in yellow on the right side of the chest. Juventus is also pressed on the back of the neck so people can see where your support lies even when you are walking away.
One problem that arises when you have a striped jersey is how the name and number are presented on the back of the jersey. With this jersey, there is a solid black box on the back of the jersey with solid white above it. This design looks great when there is a name and number on the back, but if you choose not to put a player on the back, it can look a little awkward.
This jersey is made out of 100 percent recycled polyester, so it is both comfortable and environmentally friendly. Like most Nike jerseys, this one features Nike Dri-Fit technology. This helps you stay dry and comfortable as you cheer Juventus on to victory.
Overall, this is a great looking jersey and very comfortable. The only part of this jersey that looks a little awkward is the back if you choose not to put a player’s name and number on the back. This jersey is currently available at SoccerPro.com, so head over and gear up for the upcoming Serie A season as Juventus looks to keep their Serie A title.
Written By: Eric Stoyanov, Contributing Writer, soccerprose.com
