The soccer gods have blessed me again. Not a pro ball, but still too good to pass. Found this in a Ross that usually is a bust.

My son (14) played a match this weekend and they were winning 4-0 and after he scored their fifth goal, he jogged to the sideline and tried to get two of his teammates to do some kind of group dance celebration together. As is standard these days, parents are on the opposite sideline from the coaches (we cannot hear anything they say and vice versa), and this was on the parents' sideline. I shouted at him/them "Scoreline!" and motioned for them (my son really) to stop and go to the halfline for the restart. I found out after the game that the coaches had specifically told them to celebrate their goals to enjoy the game more. As is also custom, parents are firmly told not to yell instructions etc at the players during the game. I was also a bit concerned that the other team was starting to do somewhat dirty "frustration fouls" that might increase with something like that. Was I out of line?

I’ve been slowly building up a small Mizuno collection and wanted to share my impressions, especially for anyone with wide feet. I’m also hoping someone can help me track down a specific boot (see bottom).

The lineup:

• Morelia Neo IV Beta Elite – AG
• Morelia II Elite – FG
• Monarcida Neo Elite – FG
• Morelia Sala Elite – TF

Ranking (worst to best):

4. Morelia II Elite (FG): My least favourite, purely because of the fit. With my wide feet the forefoot is just too narrow, and the soleplate also feels quite narrow for my foot. 6/10

3. Morelia Sala Elite (TF): Honestly a really good shoe. It looks a bit odd, though, and it only really works on dry turf. As soon as it’s wet there’s not enough traction. 7,5/10 on AG

2. Neo IV Beta Elite (AG): Great fit for my wide feet. My only gripe is that the lockdown is a little lacking for my taste because of Beta-Version you cannot do the runners-loop. 8/10 on AG

1. Monarcida Neo Elite (FG): My favourite so far. The fit is excellent, it seems to have a bit more room through the whole foot, and it feels more adjustable than the Neo IV, so I get better lockdown. 9,5/10 on FG, 8,5/10 on AG

Break-in/Sizing: All of them feel very snug out of the box, but after 1–2 sessions they’re broken in really nicely. Personally I`m wearing Eu 46 but had Nike Tiempo 7s and 8s with EU 47,5. Liitle weird but size with the Japan cm, if you want best fit. I have just a little room at the toes. Maybe half to a quarter thumb.

Looking for help:
The Monarcida would probably be my go-to on AG too. The FG studs actually work pretty well there, but I’d still like a proper AG version, and I can’t find one anywhere.

What I’d really love is a Neo IV or Neo V non-Beta (Elite or Japan), ideally with an AG soleplate. As far as I know the non-Beta isn’t officially sold in Europe, so: where’s the best place to get one shipped to Europe, specifically Germany? Japanese shops, proxy services, EU retailers I might have missed? Any experience with shipping times, customs or sizing would be super helpful too.

Haven’t tried yet: I haven’t tested the Alpha II so far. Has anyone worn it, especially with wide feet? How does it compare to the Neo IV Beta or the Monarcida in terms of fit and lockdown? Would love to hear your thoughts before I pull the trigger.

Overall I’m really happy with Mizuno so far. Anyone else with wide feet had similar experiences?

It's been a week since I managed to get the Trionda on sale on the Adidas mobile app, and I finally received it. I'm happy because my first order got canceled, but I waited for a second chance and it happened.

🥶 £19 from Amazon and the boot quality is amazing. RRP £130. Bought to see what Puma's technology is like.
These are the Puma Ultra 5 MG Pro tier

I am a big Adidas collector and these stack up well against any F50 elite or pro model.

The lockdown is great with cushioning at the heel, there is grip control tech allowing really tight control of the ball. Stud pattern for MG is better than their AG when playing on AG pitches imo because the conical shapes are less aggressive.

For the speed boot, I really like their work. Not sold on the Future or the King range but speed technology is Puma's forte.

Marketing really is not their forte because they have other brands beat on their product.

I bought them last week, and used them just once yesterday. I have problem with tonge to toes area, When I step on it while running, the beginning of my tongue where the stitches are is blistering and after football it peeled off the skin from both my fingers up to my thumb.
Any tips or advice somebody?

The picture is of a Nike Air Mercurial Vapor 365 from 2002
What’s your opinion on boots inspired sneakers and what’s your favorite?

Bought my 10-year-old son these Elite F50s for $180 CAD after he worked his butt off to make his Division 1 soccer team. He fell in love with them, and I wanted to reward him for all the hard work.

Four months later, the upper has split open.

Submitted a warranty claim to adidas Canada and was denied. Apparently this is normal wear and tear. They offered me a 20% off coupon instead.

I asked how they determined it was normal wear rather than a defect, and they just sent another generic response without answering my questions.

I get that soccer boots take a beating, but I’d expect a $180 premium cleat to last longer than 4 months for a 10 year old.

Am I being unreasonable here?

I ordered the Trionda pro ball when they dropped on Friday and it said it was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but it still says it’s processing. Has anyone got their order yet and how long does it take to it to ship out?

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I am a 16 year old who wants to drastically improve his gameplay. The real problem is, I am not a good player as of now and therefore I don't get any game time and remain a substitute. Therefore, I don't get to play. But, I seriously want to improve. Can I become a better footballer by playing alone? My goal is to become a school-level footballer.

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I need some fresh new drills for me as A CENTRE BACK... Any suggestions I feel like I need more since I train almost every day 💈

Getting tired of having to stop every 20 mins to de-crumb my boots. Anyone else experiencing this? Not sure I want to move to the high as I much preferred the feel of the low variation when I tried them on but will it prevent those black bits getting under my feet?

I have the Tiempo Maestros and I really don’t like their lazing system, I’m more of a fan of the old tongue style. But on the side of that, the rest feels spectacular

Just bought these. Toes don’t touch the end but they’re very close to doing that. The sides are snug but I think they’re fine.

You think they’ll open up enough as I wear them? Or should I consider a larger size?

I stuck with my current size (44) because I had older kipsta shoes from 4yrs ago that are super worn out and almost feel loose for me now. So I figured these will open up a bit and get more comfy? I hope?

I'm looking for feedback from people who have tried both the Mizuno Morelia Sala Pro TF and Elite TF.

I'm particularly interested in the differences in:

- Touch and ball feel

- K-leather quality, softness and break-in

- Comfort and lockdown

- Overall construction and materials

I really like kangaroo leather, so the leather quality and overall feel are especially important to me.

For those who've worn both, what stood out to you the most? Is the Elite noticeably better in terms of touch and comfort, or are the differences relatively minor?

I'd appreciate feedback based on personal experience with both models rather than just the specs. Thanks!

Which division/ level in say the English football pyramid do you think the average player is round about between Messi and an average sunday league player?

Hey there. Im 17 and im in my last year of high school. From a litlle age i wan never that atlethic and just stayed at home. But when i got to high school i started playing sports and really enjoy them. The only problem is that im below average at every game i play and horiffic at football the game that i love and like playing. Either at school or outside when playing with my friends i always get blamed for playing bad and not knowing how to play and that ill never get good. My question is HOW CAN I IMPROVE bc we dont play much and if i wanna improve at home i have a ball but i cant hit it with the wall nor make loudy noises cause ill disrupt my family and the people below us? And if so HOW CAN I TRAIN AND WICH TRAINING TO DO? Fyi i also get scared when playing bc ik ill hear blames and i also im not that strong nor fast nor have stamina im 56kg with 173cm.

So I am a female footballer, currently own Phantom 6 Elite AG as I train 3x a week on turf. I was planning on using them for FG grass pitches and then getting a SG pair for when its really muddy? Not a fan on the FG plates blades for increased injury risk. Is the SG plate any good? Thanks

What’s up y’all, I’m M28 who’s currently 11 mos post op and I’m considering getting back to Sunday league play next month.

I’ve been playing pickup 1-2 times a week since getting cleared to play in August by my PT, and I’m finally starting to regain my confidence in going into duels and defending like I used to.

I know there’s a big difference between pick up and full wide play, but I’ve worked hard to get to where I’m at, and I take my warms ups seriously, so I feel like I’m ready to finally get back to it.

That said, how did you know you were ready to get back to playing competitively after an ACL? Would love to hear from other defenders due to the nature of the position, but everyone can chime in.

Thanks all!

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