With the emergence of on-line mega stores and the re-emergence of the local specialty store, the competition for Best Retailer has been interesting. Giants like Eurosport and Pro Soccer Direct can provide vast inventory, but only the local retailers like Niky can provide a play to try on new boots. Your chance to VOTE is now.

This year, we have three major nominees:

• Eurosport is among the largest and best known of the on-line retailers. Their selection is huge and their prices (especially with a Goal Club membership) are competitive. Their customer service is sometimes lacking
  


• Pro-Direct Soccer is another of the large on-line retailers. They offer more product information than any other e-tailer. This included their “bibles” for boots and keeper gloves. They also provide top notch customer service.
  


• Niky Sports/Total Soccer is a local “brick and mortar” soccer specific shop that has six stores in the LA area and a limited on-line store. They offer discounts to club players and it is the only place you can actually try on a variety of boots, gloves, etc.