adidas Matteo Nua TRX FG W Soccer Cleats

For the while I was only posting about ASICS Soccer Cleats when I discussed Soccer Gear, but recently I switched over to Adidas in my Soccer Shoes posts. Last time I focused on Men's Soccer Cleats in the adidas line, so this time it is the women's turn. Let me present to you the adidas Matteo Nua TRX FG W Soccer Cleat.

Once again, adidas does a great job at dazzling you with a bunch of letters that seem indecipherable at first glance, but a lot of valuable information is in there. The TRX is adidas shorthand for Traxion technology, an outsole cleat design that provides maximum grip in all directions without excessive pressure points on the foot. FG stands for Firm Ground, as this cleat size and design works especially well on harder natural turf surfaces. And the W simply stands for Women's shoe... which is actually the most important letter in the group since these are designed to fit a female foot shape as they are based on a women's-specific last.

This soccer boot features a synthetic leather upper for durability while still keeping the shoe lightweight, an EVA insole and textile lining for greater comfort, and style to spare. If you are looking for a great option for a Women's Soccer Cleat, you've certainly found one.

adidas Mens adiQuestra IV TRX FG Soccer Cleat

Time to switch things up. Never a slave to any one brand when it comes to Soccer Gear, most players are looking for options in their Soccer Shoes. Sure, some are die-hard ASICS fans who would never dream of breaking brand loyalty, but adidas is no slouch when it comes to Men's Soccer Cleats either, and they are certainly worth a look. That is why today we focus on the adidas Men's adiQuestra IV TRX FG Soccer Cleat.

Whew... that's a lot of letters in one name, but lets break it down. The TRX FG stands for the adidas Traxion FG outsole, where FG represents Firm Ground. Traxion is an outsole cleat design that provides grip in all directions while avoiding excessive pressure points on the foot. Can you say comfort?

This is a lightweight boot built for the soccer purist who excels on Firm Ground and is looking for the clean look and feel of the Pure series. This shoe is designed to enhance agility and ball control, it is lightweigtht with a durable synthetic leather upper, and the cleats bladed configuration ensures a great grip on the playing field.

Play a fast and agile game on firm surfaces? Need a lightweight shoe with grip to spare? The adiQuestra IV TRX FG Soccer Cleat may just be the match for you.

ASICS Lethal Testimonial Comparison

Let's face it, determining what Soccer Gear to buy can be difficult at times, and even though brands like ASICS do a great job of getting their product to the market, even they can make things a little confusing. I've posted about both of these Soccer Shoes before, but a side-by-side comparison is the best way to see what their names tell us about the difference in these two ASICS Soccer Cleat models. In fact, take a look at the ASICS Men's Lethal Testimonial ST Soccer Shoe and the ASICS Men's Lethal Testimonial IT Soccer Shoe below. At a quick glance do you see the difference?

When viewing these Men's Soccer Cleats online where you are jumping between windows or even competing sites, it is harder to tell what the differences are. The fact that their names only have ONE changed letter doesn't help your average shopper much. Obviously now you see the cleats are very different when viewed side by side, but what does that mean? And which shoe option should you buy?

The top image is the Lethal Testimonial ST, which stands for Screw Type. Ah, now that helps doesn't it. This is a 6-cleat configuration sole design with detachable studs that you screw in. Great for soft turf and really digging in on sharp changes in direction.

The bottom image is the Lethal Testimonial IT, which stands for Innovative Tiger Sole. Darn, we're back to confusing aren't we? It helps to know that this is a newly designed Fixed cleat plate using a new Lightweight Solyte Polymer Outsole. The design incorporates more studs of similar size (rather than the fewer and larger cleats on the ST) resulting in more contact area, more grip and faster release when changing direction. You may not get the same level of traction as the ST but these are a fantastic option for harder outdoor soccer surfaces where deeper cleats aren't needed, (but not for artificial turf).

Once you compare these to your style of play you can make a better decision on which type of soccer boot is right for you.

ASICS Women's Lethal Stats Soccer Shoe

I've talked a lot about Men's Soccer Cleats so far, but lets not forget that there is an ever growing need for Women's Soccer Cleats as the percentage of female soccer players rises. Soccer Shoes are like most other Soccer Gear in that they should be tailored with women in mind for an improved fit and optimal performance. The line of ASICS Soccer Cleats includes the perfect option with the ASICS Women's Lethal Stats Soccer Shoe.

This ASICS shoe is perfect for players who want a lightweight boot with a high grip outsole. The stud configuration is uniquely designed for fantastic grip and quick release when changing direction. There is Kangaroo Leather on the vamp for that extra subtle touch on the ball, plus the inclusion of Rhyno-Skin synthetic leather for both durability and support.

Also included is the ASICS 10mm HG technology to help improve your form and reduce the changes of stress-related injury. You'll find this great leap forward in soccer shoe technology on a number of the ASICS Fall 2011 Soccer Shoes. These have an expected availability date for the beginning of June, and Pre-Orders are available now, so if you are looking for top-notch tech and the newest advancements in soccer shoe technology, look no further than this beauty.

ASICS Youth Lethal GS 4 Soccer Shoe

I've been talking about Men's Soccer Cleats a lot, but it would be a big error on my part not to mention the need for Youth Soccer Cleats in the game today. With the American Youth Soccer Organization one of the largest singlet youth sports organizations in the United States, there is a huge demand for Soccer Gear, and more specifically, Soccer Shoes built with youth in mind. Fortunately, the line of ASICS Soccer Cleats have youth options, and still maintain the technical benefits of their adult counterparts. Let's look at the ASICS Youth Lethal GS 4 Soccer Shoe.

Youth Soccer is where skills are formed and talent is groomed. So even young players need top quality shoes that deliver exceptional performance and speed. Those coaching Youth Soccer know that some kids can advance quickly in the sport and will practice at surprisingly intense levels. Injury prevention is a major concern especially at a formative age.

The Youth Lethal GS 4 features the ASICS 10mm Heel Gradient, breakthrough technology that shifts the body mass slightly forward improving transition speed while substantially reducing strain on the lower limbs. This advantage in performance and safety is a huge benefit to young players whose skills are not fully developed.

Another benefit is that the Youth Soccer Shoe is not gender specific, so ASICS can offer a pink soccer shoe version for those girls getting into the sport. Seeing as how 40 percent of the American Youth Soccer Organization is now female, there is definitely a need for that kind of gear.

ASICS Copero S Indoor Soccer Shoe

My posts so far have dealt almost exclusively with Men's Soccer Cleats for outdoor play. But with Indoor Soccer on the rise, there is a lot of demand for Indoor Soccer Shoes uniquely designed for the sport. Usually played on artificial turf, this requires an entirely different type of Soccer Gear, a non-cleat Soccer Shoe made with turf in mind. Fortunately, the ASICS Soccer Shoes line has just what you need in the form of the ASICS Copero S Indoor Soccer Shoe.

The features of the Copero S mean that you can still have fast pivots and excellent stability even on unforgiving artificial turf surfaces. The ASICS Personal Heel Fit technology is a high density foam which molds around your heel and Achilles tendon keeping slippage to a minimum and providing a comfortable form-fit.

The Trusstic System is a hard molded component under the mid-foot which improves stability as it keeps the foot from over-twisting, resulting in reduced strain on the knees. There is also reinforced stitching on the toe to improve the resistance to wear and tear so common on hard, indoor playing fields, and the gum rubber outsole gives you fantastic grip for those tight turns in close quarters.

Overall, this is an excellent Indoor Soccer Shoe with great technical features to improve your safety and help you play at your best.

ASICS Copero S Turf Soccer Shoe

I've focused a lot on ASICS Soccer Cleats in my last few posts, but playing surface can make a big difference in the type of Soccer Shoes you are looking for. Your Soccer Gear should be customized to fit your field, and fortunately there are some ASICS Soccer Shoes specifically designed towards turf play. Whether it be one of the various forms of artificial turf or a hard natural surface, you should consider the ASICS Copero S Turf Soccer Shoe.

There are great design advantages in these Men's Soccer Shoes when it comes to turf play. There is the ASICS P.H.F. - Personal Heel Fit technology. This is a high density foam that molds around your Achilles tendon and heel reducing slippage while improving fit and comfort.

There is also the ASICS Trusstic System, a molded component supporting the mid-foot providing stability and controlling torsion. This keeps the foot from twisting too much, and therefor reduces the possibility of knee and ankle strain.

Add a reinforced and stitched toe for wear resistance, and a Pivot Point at the ball of the foot area for improved change-of-direction speeds, and you have shoe made with mastering the turf in mind.