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Footy fever
The England team is winning, English clubs are challenging in Europe again
(alright, apart from Liverpool for now) and the grass roots game is thriving.
Zoe Foster looks at some of the latest football boots, balls, pads and gloves
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010 World Cup fever is beginning to brew already, as for the first time Football companies will launch a huge amount of product in the run-up
in quite a few years, England not only has an excellent squad of to the World Cup next summer, but between now and then there remains
players, but also a coach who appears to be able to get the very best the best part of a domestic season to be played out.
from the group. Superb results in qualifying, apart from that slip-up in With English football played through our traditionally wet and windy
Ukraine, have led to great confidence in Fabio Capello –or Don Fabio, as he winters, footballers can’t play outdoors without a durable pair of boots,
is known in his native Italy – and a real feeling across England that maybe, without a decent set if studs, gripping goalkeepers’ gloves and of course, a
just maybe, the hype will be justified this time. few footballs.
Rucanor Macario Mizuno Morelia Mitre Rafale
The Macario boot is aimed at younger players in Mizuno has made the iconic Morelia football boot Mitre has worked closely with Jimmy Bullard to
search of a sound footing in the national game. 30g lighter than previous models for the 2009/10 develop a football boot that meets the
The PU boots are fitted with a velcro closure and season. This classically styled boot in K-leather is requirements of the top-flight player. The Rafale
moulded stud outsole, and it is available in sizes lined with a lightweight EVA sock liner to is made with full Pittard soft grain leather, which
28-36. minimise the effect of stud pressure felt through is engineered to adapt to the shape of the foot.
SRP £16.99
www.rucanor.com the foot, thereby improving performance. It is This boot is created to enhance speed, accuracy
also the boot of choice for England Rugby player, and feel for the ball. The lightweight upper and
Nick Kennedy. the outsole are intended to allow for total
RRP £90.00
www.mizuno.eu freedom of movement and quick turns.
RRP £79.99
www.mitre.com
Concave PT+
Concave is launching five new boots for 2009/10,
in a range of colour ways and outsoles for both
adults and children. Jim Grimes, CEO of Concave
Concave PT Mini
Lotto
Holdings explains: “Not only does our technology The PT Mini is specifically designed for children
Zhero Leggenda
give more power, control and accuracy, but the with a focus on safety and protection. Concave As worn by Liverpool and England defender
boots also provide added protection against CEO Jim Grimes says: “Retailer demand for the Glen Johnson, the Zhero Leggenda is a professional
metatarsal injuries.” The top end boot made from boots will come from the focus we are placing on boot made with water-repellent kangaroo leather
premium K-leather is the PT+ designed specifically online activity, targeting 14-25 year olds in upper, designed to provide a perfect fit and feel
for the elite player. particular”. Concave is also supporting its retailers while playing. Shock absorbing cushioning in the
through promotions, Concave Kicker Tube events heel and Lotto’s innovative ‘Twist ’n’ Go’, which is a
RRP £100
www.concavesports.com and publicity in local media. pivoting stud, are intended to improve performance
RRP £35
www.concavesports.com and reduce injuries.
RRP £90.00
www.lottosport.com
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