T90 Laser 3 K

T90 Laser III K Review

Several weeks ago, I ordered a pair of the infamous T90 kangaroo leather boots. Unbeknownst to me at the time, these boots have one near fatal flaw, but we'll get to that later. To watch the unboxing, click below:

While perusing Pro Direct Soccer, I cam across several T90's on sale. I was searching for a new pair of boots to replace my adiPure's (I'll review them soon, fantastic boots). While knowing little about this line, I decided to gamble, and the price was too good to pass up...

Appearance

As with the adiZero's I reviewed yesterday, this colorway is serviceable, but definitely not my first choice. 

Right out of the box, the K-Leather (kangaroo leather) looks very soft and supple. One immediately notices the fins of the instep and strike zone. These are for cushioning passes, and providing spin on the ball. The red has a bit of a dazzling effect at first, but I grew used to it after several wears.

Performance

These boot's were fairly forgiving, and required very little break in to feel natural. I wear a size 11, and my foot is wider than long size wise, so there was the normal tiny bit of space in the toe (more on that later). 

Touch

The K-leather had serviceable touch, but overall I was not impressed.

Striking/Crossing

As is the aim of the T90 range, I definitely felt like I could do some damage with these. The "strike pads" on top of the boot perform superbly, and crossing is very good, as well as getting a solid strike on the ball. 

Traction

The stud pattern is nothing fancy, but still provides quality traction. 

Passing

When it comes to distribution, passes feel somewhat lack luster, and the fins on the instep almost seem to interfere with trapping the ball. 

Comfort

These boots are reasonably comfortable, but won't win any awards in regards to a pleasant fit. That is exactly the problem with the leather version of the boot. If you are going to buy these, buy a half size down, as they will stretch unforgivingly. As I mentioned before, there was a teensy bit of space between my toe and the end of the boot. They have now stretched as to where they are unwearable. If you are going to buy T90's, buy the synthetics. You will be extremely glad you did. You're are sacrificing very little touch for the longevity of your boot's 

Touch-7

Shots-9

Crossing-8.5

Passing-7.5

Comfort/Grip-6.5

Total-38.5 ****

Best For: Striker's, Winger's

adiZero F50 Leather

Adidas F50 Leather Review

I recently picked up a pair of F50's at the Adidas Tent Sale for an incredible price! If you can, see if your city has one coming up. Regardless, I typically wear a size 11, but I didn't realize until after I bought the pair that they were actually 11.5! My woe was great, but the nevertheless, I decided to wear them for one kickaround to see how they performed. To watch my video review, click below:

Appearance

Obviously, these cleats have a rather provocative colorway. I like it, but I honestly wouldn't say it's my favorite. The blue has a nice sheen to it, and pairs well with the slime shaded green. But colors don't amount to an ounce of performance, do they?

Performance

Whether or not their design is appealing, these boots no doubt pack a punch. The Goleo leather upper (cow leather that's treated to be softer) is amazing. Touch on the ball is superb, and I'm assuming it will mold well to the foot after a decent break in. 

The laces are off-centered in an effort to provide better strike on the ball, and shots feel solid and satisfying. Crossing is average, so a winger may prefer a boot optimized for power, such as the Adipower, but for the weight of this boot, the strike is excellent.

Passing feels good, although the instep material is a bit awkward at first. Adidas assume most people using this boot will be receiving the ball rather than distributing, so this is no problem.

The stud configuration is the typical Adidas sprintframe, and grip is quite good. I felt as if I could cut and turn on a dime.

Touch-8.5

Shots-8.5

Crossing-7

Passing-7

Comfort/Grip-9

Total-40 *****

Overall, these are fantastic boots, and although you may prefer getting the newest miCoach's, consider these, as you can find them on ebay for less than $90, and they still perform superbly. 

Best For: Strikers, very pacey Attacking Mid's