adidas adiPURE
Overview: Everybody Wants - the Adidas Adipure. These boots look like old school Adidas boots from the glory days of the '70's and '80s. Expect the likes of Craig Cohen and James Douglas to don these for the upcoming season.
To be worn by: Craig Cohen (London United), Neil Crandall (Middlesbrough Monsters), James Douglas (FC London), Simon Herding (London United), Nick Preston (East Anglia Knights), Steven Tweedy (Newcastle Geordies), Ümit Kubilay (FC London).
adidas F50.8
Overview: Everybody Wants - the Adidas F50.8. Adidas began the F50 series in 2004. It was designed for quick players, like wingers and superfit full-backs. Since the second edition in 2006, the Tunit, the boot can just come as an upper and then seperately sold studs could be tuned in to the sole of the upper - hence the name 'Tunit'. This is the fourth edition - the F50.8 - released in early 2008.
To be worn by: Neil Boyle (London United), Kevin Brickman (East Anglia Knights), Billy Burnheart (Bristol Pirates), Jesper Christiansen (Nottingham Fire), Craig Cohen (London United), Liam Cole (Newcastle Geordies), Andrew Cezza Corne (Manchester Magic), Cristiano Costa (London United), Angelo Di Marco (Real Birmingham), Matthew Flansky (Middlesbrough Monsters), Simon Herding (London United), Gary McManus (Manchester Magic), Nick Milanese (Leeds Lightning), Lionel Nunez (London United), Joey Pedersen (Manchester Magic), Edward Redwood (London United), Erik Redwood (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Ashton Reid (London United), Chris Rhodes (FC London), Rodrigo Santos (London United), Simon Stewart (Real Birmingham), Ümit Kubilay (FC London), Clint van den Bergh (Ajax London).
adidas Predator Powerswerve
Overview: Everybody Wants - the Adidas Predator Powerswerve. This is it - this is Adidas's ninth Predator since the series launched in 1994. One of the world's most famous boots is set to be donned by some of the league's best players such as CSA World Player of the Year Edward Redwood, Zvonimir Markovic and Neil Boyle.
To be worn by: Steve Berry (Dublin Druids), Craig Borchers (Edinburgh Eagles), Neil Boyle (London United), Shane Campbell (Middlesbrough Monsters), Craig Cohen (London United), Liam Cole (Newcastle Geordies), Andrew Cezza Corne (Manchester Magic), Jason Dellafiore (Real Birmingham), James Douglas (FC London), Adam Ferguson (Leeds Lightning), Barry Freeman (Middlesbrough Monsters), Bradley Hatfield (FC London), Simon Herding (London United), Gary McManus (Manchester Magic), Zvonimir Markovic (Manchester Magic), Scott MacRae (Glasgow FC), Adam Miller (Bristol Pirates), Kevin Nunez (Middlesbrough Monsters), Lionel Nunez (London United), Andrew Powell (Manchester Magic), Nick Preston (East Anglia Knights), Edward Redwood (London United), Erik Redwood (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Ashton Reid (London United), Riko (Glasgow FC), Ryan Roberts (Real Birmingham), Gary Rogers-Davies (Reading Ruckus), Dougie Strickland (Bristol Pirates), Riikku Tellänen (Nottingham Fire), Dayve Tomlinson (East Anglia Knights), Steven Tweedy (Newcastle Geordies), Tim van den Bergh (Middlesbrough Monsters), Kevin Warhurst (London United), Alex Wijnkamp (Bristol Pirates), Craig Wisniewski (FC London), David Wright (Bristol Pirates), César Würns-Herrera (Reading Ruckus).
Asics Lethal DS
Overview: Asics are virtually unknown in most MLF circles, but London Utd rookie John Macdonald has signed a £3m three-year-deal with the Japanese company.
To be worn by: John Macdonald (London United), Daisuke Makayano (Glasgow FC).
Joma Numero 10
Overview: Joma are new in MLF circles, but they've recently signed one of the greatest defenders in the league right now - Mark 'Big Dog' Strickland.
To be worn by: John Bengtsson (Glasgow FC), Juan Pablo González (Ajax London), Mark Strickland (London United)
Nike Air Legend
Overview: U.S. giants Nike is coming back to MLF to endorse some of the league's best players. Welsh wizard Karlo Krzystofski is the figurehead of the campaign, with Canadian star Colin Petrovsky and Slovene defender Goran Simovic also franchise players donning the Swoosh. Now Real Birmingham boss Mike Barry was the one of Nike's first MLF stars, and his son Adam - who plays under his dad - will don these Air Legend boots in '08.
To be worn by: Adam Barry (Real Birmingham), Christian Jones (Cardiff Dragons), Karlo Krzystofski (FC London), Jason Potterfield (Cardiff Dragons), Daniele Rivera (Leeds Lightning).
Nike Mercurial Vapor SL
Overview: U.S. giants Nike is coming back to MLF to endorse some of the league's best players. Welsh wizard Karlo Krzystofski is the figurehead of the campaign, with Canadian star Colin Petrovsky and Slovene defender Goran Simovic also franchise players donning the Swoosh. The likes of Welsh winger Christian Jones, Belgian playmaker Jean Croussant and Canadian stalwart striker Colin Petrovsky will don these revolutionary new Mercurial Vapors.
To be worn by: Jean Croussant (London United), Christian Jones (Cardiff Dragons), Michael Matsson (Middlesbrough Monsters), Ricardo Miller (Reading Ruckus), Colin Petrovsky (Glasgow FC).
Nike Total 90 Laser
Overview: U.S. giants Nike is coming back to MLF to endorse some of the league's best players. Welsh wizard Karlo Krzystofski is the figurehead of the campaign, with Canadian star Colin Petrovsky and Slovene defender Goran Simovic also franchise players donning the Swoosh. The likes of Krzysti will don these Total 90 Lasers in MLF competition.
To be worn by: Magnus Andersson (Glasgow FC), Daniel Edmundsson (FC London), Eddy Eriksson (Edinburgh Eagles), Brian Gordon (Sheffield Strikers), Bob Harry (FC London), Günther Hessler (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Karlo Krzystofski (FC London), Igor Kuljman (Middlesbrough Monsters), Richard O'Brien (Leeds Lightning), Goran Simovic (Manchester Magic), Adam Stockwell (London United), Ante Topic (Sheffield Strikers), Darren Watkinson (Middlesbrough Monsters), Edward Wilson (Manchester Magic).
Puma King Exec
Overview: Along with the likes of the Adidas Predator, the Puma King is one of the most famous football boots in the world. The likes of Cruyff, Maradona and Pelé wore Kings in the FIFA World Cups in the '70s and '80s. The likes of Ian Parker and Rafa Sanchez follow in their footsteps for MLF '08.
To be worn by: Mehdi Kaziri (East Anglia Knights), Ian Parker (London United), Rafael Sánchez (FC London).
Puma V1.08
Overview: German giants Puma's famous logo appears on the boots of the likes of Ian Parker. 'Prime Time' himself will don these V1.08's in 2008. These boots are designed for the quick player.
To be worn by: Peter Elkins (Ajax London), Ian Parker (London United), Stefan Shanahan (Reading Ruckus), Phillip van der Vuuren (Merseyside Mighty Mice), Marco Würns-Rios (Reading Ruckus).
Puma V-Konstrukt II
Overview: The likes of Ian Parker and Quique Sánchez will don these new Puma boots for 2008. The V-Konstrukt II gives you comfort and is designed for any power player.
To be worn by: Giuseppe Guillacci (Sheffield Strikers), Martin Machler (FC London), Ian Parker (London United), Quique Sánchez (Middlesbrough Monsters), Stephen Wilkins (Manchester Magic).
RBK Sprintfit Pro
Overview: Reebok, recently rebranded as RBK, start new beginnings after being purchased by German giants Adidas. The Bolton-based company's famous logo appears on the boots of Rookies of the Year Kevin Simms (2004) and Brian Nixon (2007) as well as a few other names which are mentioned below.
To be worn by: Martijn Beerendonk (FC London), Brian Nixon (East Anglia Knights), Kevin Simms (Manchester Magic).
Umbro X-Boot Destroyer
Overview: Umbro are popular in the MLF industry, with the likes of Hugo Watson donning the famous diamond on their shoes. CSA Defender of the Year Mark Strickland also wore Umbro boots until he signed for Joma earlier this year.
To be worn by: Craig Bothwell (Sheffield Strikers), Adam Gaffney (East Anglia Knights), John Jeffries (Glasgow FC), Juan Trujillo (FC London), Tommy Smith (East Anglia Knights), Hugo Watson (East Anglia Knights).
