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Woops, type; that should say 2015 not 2014. Maestri IV has a release date of June 2014 on that catalogue, a replacement wouldn't make sense only three months later. Anyone know if it will be a similar style of cleat?

 

Why would you change/get rid of the boot that basically made every boot company stop and rethink/re design silos?

 

You wouldn't. Unless its a renaming of the range, then the move makes little sense.

 

From what I've heard, the Maestri is going away before the World Cup, to be replaced with a new silo. Or during the World Cup.

 

Tiempo V in the "White Reflective Pack" colorway. Love that shade of blue!

 

Does anyone know when the Lunar Gato II in blue/white reflective are on sale?

 

January 2014

 

If they removed the "reflective" that would be one good looking boot. I like how Adidas has done it incorporating it into the stripes. I think its a classier way of doing it. I'm also not opposed to how Lotto did with the entire upper. This one just doesn't sit right with the lighting bolt design (unless the entire heel is reflective and this is just the flash).

 

This talk of dropping the ctr360 is crazy! They are one of if not thee most popular boots worn by the pros. I wonder what the reasons are?

 

I think the truth is most people (even older players) just really don't care about boots. They don't care if they're black or rainbow colored, plastic or leather, as long as they give good traction and are decently comfortable.

Preferring classic black boots requires one to actually have an opinion on the matter, and in my experience 90% of players don't.

 

pretty much hit the nail on the head.


also the ctr falls to bits really easy so they're probably just going to change it a little and rename.

 

I actually try to downplay my boot knowledge around my teammates. Well, not really downplay it, but rather, not let them know just how much I know haha.

In regards to the CTR, am I the only one who thinks it's a bulky boat of a boot in the way it fits/feels? Maybe they're putting it on a diet.

 

The ctr ii was a decent boot, the fit around the toe box was sloppy for me though and the pads made them feel bulky. The fit of the iii imo is much better.

 

Another thing with the CTR, get rid of the suede heel lining. It's a nice touch but any amount of water/sweat makes it stay wet entirely too long. The same can be said of the Tiempo and Premier but at least they're leather and you can't expect them to stay very dry anyways.

 

will there be any problems using the NIKE PREMIER on artificial grass?
i've read about the blades vs conical studs issue, and it seems that conical studs are safer on AG? is this true? what about triangular studs like on the adidas LZ2? Are those safe on AG as well?

 

You'll probably get several different opinions. The general "consensus" is that conical studs are probably better than blades on AG. That being said I've played many years with bladed studs on AG and haven't experienced any problems (knock wood).

 

I have the Premier and I've never used them on AG but I don't see you having any problems. The LZ's I would avoid if possible. I have some F50's and they're fairly "grabby" even on natural grass. I have read here that Sprint Frame studs tend to break on AG as well.

 

I use my Hypervenom Phantoms on AG and they are perfect. The Premier stud pattern is very similar so I don't think you will have any problems.

And @ejgrownarseman would you say that the Traxion 2.0 (or whatever they call the Adidas stud pattern) is better or worse than blades on AG?

 

Nike Bomba Finale 2 new colourway - http://www.sochuteiras.com/2013/11/nike-bomba-finale-2-em-novo-esquema-de.html

 

i have played with both conical and blades on AG and i have felt more comfy with the conical.

 

the new nike magista is like a combination of hypervenom and ctr maestri. they'll be made of the same material as tiempo v (which will come in january). they shape of the boot reminds me of t90.

next summer nike will release boots with socks inbuilt that nike has been working on for two years. they're supposed to support your ankle. neymar and many other players will use those shoes at wc 2014.

 

What will the Tiempo 5 be made of? I thought k-leather?
And what silo will the sock-boot replace? Or will it be another silo?

 

I've never used the F50's on AG. Actually last time I played on AG was around 6 years ago with the original F50's which had the old Traxion bladed studs. I don't remember having issues, but I wasn't "into" boots back then, so I probably wasn't paying much attention anyways.

 

Thanks alot for the replies rgding the premier.

Looking for a safe boot rather than the popular quick boot since i think the protection outweighs any gain in advantage due to weight.

Ditching my mv9 fg for a pair of premier and the nike bomba. I usually play my 11 aside games on AG, train on natural grass and play the weekly leisurely cage games on AG. Planning to use the bomba finale in the cage, with the premier for 11asides and natural grass training. Any problems? Are nike bombas suitable for 11asides? Havent really seen anyone using those in large pitches.