The Want List - 7 of the Best Traditionally Styled Boots
The introduction of the new Nike Premier has got us all reminiscing about the "good old days" when boots were black and white, you could stand safely at a Premier League game and you could celebrate a wonder goal by taking your shirt off and not get booked for it.
As a result, this week's SoccerBible Want List is one for the traditionalists out there. After having a good search around we've come up with seven of the best classic looking, mainly black and white, football boots that are currently available, enjoy.
adidas Copa Mundial - A legend of the game for 35 years, The Copa Mundial is the world's best selling football boot, we've all got an old pair kicking around somewhere. The craftsmanship, simple style and superior materials are all factors that contribute to this and they've graced the feet of many a footballing hero including Beckenbauer, Cantona, Maradona and Zidane. If you want to own a piece of soccer history, then these are the football boots for you!
Nike Premier - Nike's newest offering to the heritage boot market, the Premier has already won over plenty of admirers in the SB offices. The premium leather used for the upper sets the benchmark for softness and feel for leather-based boots and really needs to be held to be fully appreciated. The brief Nike gave to their Football design team was to create a classic-looking boot using the latest technology and it's fair to say they've nailed it.
Mizuno Morelia Classic - The Mizuno Morelia football boots are a timeless classic and have a large allegiance of loyal fans. The boot delivers excellent comfort and performance thanks to the super-soft kangaroo leather upper which offers a great touch and feel for the ball. The comfort stakes are upped further by an EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) foam sockliner which has been specially engineered for shock absorption.
Puma King Top 1982 - These Classic Puma Kings have been developed according to the needs and wants of three different sets of individuals: The Enhanced Player, The Pure Player and The Essential Player. Constructed with premium K-leather with a quilted vamp, central lacing and fold over tongue which gives the look and feel we have grown to love and expect from the Puma King.
Asics Lethal Testimonial - The Asics Testimonial is a long-standing boot that has consistently offered great performance through a soft leather upper, stable outsole and classic styling. The upper has been crafted from Kangaroo leather which allow this boot to be comfortable and provide superb touch. At the forefoot, the last is shaped to be more lightweight, while at the rear the lasting enhances stability and durability.
Pantofola D'Oro Lazzarini - The Classic cars of the boot world, Pantofola boots are amazingly still hand-made exactly the same way they were back in 1886, with the same ergonomic form. The Lazzarini's are as simple as they come and one of the best looking boots available. If you're looking for a lightweight and flexible boot with no-nonsense design and unrivalled comfort, then look no further.
Umbro Speciali 4 - Worn by top players around the world for over twenty years, the Speciali is a football icon. The latest edition of the boot offers the comfort and fit that you d expect from the Speciali. An evolution of the classic A-frame offers extra stability in the mid-foot region, while off-set lacing increases strike zones. A superb balance of timeless design and modern innovation that will appeal to players at every level.
All products are available to order now from selected online stockists including Pro-Direct Soccer. Let us know which of these boots will be gracing your feet in the new season. Join the conversation online, on Twitter and on Facebook.
