Dean Ariola

Dean has worked as Chief writer for FootballBoots since 2020, he has an in depth knowledge of all the soccer shoes from the big brands, you have him to thank for all the updates to our Boot Secrets guide and he is first on the scene with all the new releases for you!

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Blue Boots

Dean Ariola

Blue football boots have been doing their job well for years. It’s the V12 of colours. Used in lighter shades, ...
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Hard/Firm Ground

Dean Ariola

Firm Ground boots are ideally suited for hard natural ground surfaces. Because of the weather you’ll mainly wear them in ...
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Firm Ground to Soft Ground Stud Conversion

Dean Ariola

It’s that time of the year now when pitches soften up and require boots that have traction on them. Buying ...
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Jack Grealish’s Boots

Dean Ariola

Jack Grealish fearlessly takes the game to his defenders with his dribbling skills. The star midfielder is usually the source ...
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Phantom GX: Nike Launches New Generation

Dean Ariola

The Phantom GT is a good football boot, no doubt. But it’s safe to say that it is a bit ...
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Rashford’s Football Boots

Dean Ariola

Marcus Rashford is a pacey forward who graduated from Manchester United’s academy. He is now widely regarded as a lethal ...
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Harry Kane’s Boots

Dean Ariola

Harry Kane boots history currently involves the Skechers SKX 01, after previously wearing the Nike Phantom GX, which were introduced ...
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99g adidas adizero

Lightest Boots

Dean Ariola

High pressing. Intense ball movement. The game has become quicker and faster, and so do football boots! Gone are the ...
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SOXPro Football Grip Socks

Dean Ariola

Things have changed a lot since 2014 when grip socks first made an appearance on footballers feet. Whilst your iPhone 6 ...
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Raheem Sterling’s Boots

Dean Ariola

Raheem Sterling is one of New Balance‘s high-profile stars who headline the Tekela boots. He is joined by Sadio Mane ...
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