Dean Ariola

Philippines, United Kingdom

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Nike T90 Series

2 months ago | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

Here we follow the evolution of the iconic Nike T90 Series, starting with the latest remakes and iterations and ending up with the very first boot of the silo. T90 was thought of as the power boot offered alongside the ‘speed’ Mercurials’ and the ‘touch’ Tiempo Legend. It was the model that preceded the equally memorable Nike Hypervenom Phantom. T90III2025 REMAKEBlack and WhiteMetallic Silver and BlackBordeaux and Metallic SilverT90 III came back in action in 2025.
Nike Mercurial Cosmic Speed

Sep 16, 2024 | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

The second boot of the series still has some elements from Cosmic Speed 1. Prominent among these is the glossy iridescence that permeate across the surface of the upper. It doesn’t really change much of the colour, but at least the shades do vary depending on lighting conditions. Another detail retained is the subtle tonal band containing target patterns, X and Os and Mercurial references. It all boils down to the colourway to identify the boot as the second Cosmic.
adidas Vivid Horizon Pack

Sep 16, 2024 | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

When we look forward towards dawn, we look at that first light going up the horizon. And when we seek to move past our limitations, we aim to broaden up our horizon. So to begin the 2024/25 season, the Predator, F50 and Copa are grounded in this horizon-themed design of the adidas Vivid Horizon Pack. Now being a new-gen boot, the F50 is garnering much attention as it makes its return to a full-year of domestic football. It is a brand new start indeed for the adidas speed boot in almost a decade.
Puma Future Neymar BNA

Sep 12, 2024 | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

In what might have been a signature boot for their superstar’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match at this point, Puma launch the Future 7 Neymar BNA. It’s another Future release that he sadly would not get a chance to wear on matchday, but at least his fans, Future 7 followers and boot enthusiasts in general get the opportunity to grab a pair for themselves. BNA stands for Brazilian natural ability.
adidas Predator Mania Remake Black Red

Sep 5, 2024 | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

Another adidas Predator Mania remake hit the store in 2024! So far, we got the Japan Blue and the Pearl editions. And while they are nostalgic in their own rights, nothing beats going straight to the OG Predator colourway that defined the Predator models of the 1990s and 2000s. So let’s breakdown what’s to expect with this remake.
adidas F50 Muller Raumdeuter

Sep 3, 2024 | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

adidas drop the F50 Muller Raumdeuter signature boots in recognition of his 710 and counting matches for Bayern Munich. It’s the all-time appearance for the club, and is indeed an otherworldly feat. So beyond his football role as the ‘Space Invader,’ the F50 Raumdeuter is a celebration first and foremost of Thomas Muller’s football gifts and talents that made him one of the Bayer’s most successful players.
Nike Kylian Mbappe Superfly 10

Sep 2, 2024 | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

We already saw it in his official presentation as a Real Madrid player. But the signature pair has finally arrived as Nike launch the Kylian Mbappe Superfly 10 Mercurial speed boots. After a successful introduction of the current generation, it’s time now for the most popular speed boot to rock on some bespoke look for its superstar. The Mbappe Superfly 10 has this balanced mix between yellow and orange, producing a mellow tone.
Black/Fiery Coral Puma Speed Boot

Aug 29, 2024 | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

A fast colourway for a fast football boot. Puma drop a Special Edition Black Red Ultra Carbon with an aesthetic that emphasises its identity. It may not be the first time it was done, but associating the Ultra with Formula One (in this case the marks found on the race tracks) is always effective in highlighting its speed and Carbon Fibre DNA. What you immediately get is a searing vibe courtesy of that intense red shade covering the tongue and the streaking design flowing to the sides of the boot.
adidas Copa Pure 2 Made in Germany

Aug 19, 2024 | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

Scheinfeld is the home of the Copa Mundial. And to make sure that every boot that comes out there is crafted to perfection, the factory there produce boots in smaller batches. Less volume, more time and attention to details. As such, it’s the perfect place to produce a special edition of the modern Copa boots. adidas drop the Copa Pure 2 Made in Germany as part of the brand’s 75th anniversary celebration. Let’s get some things out of the way first.
adidas 2024 Predator Player Pack

Aug 15, 2024 | footballboots.co.uk | Dean Ariola

There’s just simply no shortage of colourway choices now for the Predator! We just had the releases of the Generation and the Roteiro that give the silo special edition options. And then there’s the Energy Citrus Predator donning that iconic Electricity look plus the Euro/Copa America Advancement Pack that recreated the Mania’s Japan Blue. For 2024/25, we’ll have the Reemergence boots.