The AVID Soccer Equipment Review added the Lifestyle category in February.  Since then, it has become the second most read category (behind boots).  Calle, Puma and adidas each provided serious cool this year.

With all of this years awards, this will be the easiest and most difficult to judge.  The selection criteria is simple:

• What do you, our readers, think is the coolest product?
• Where will/did you spend your money?
• Which article did you read the most?

Our nominees where chosen by a combination of number of article views and reader/tester input.

adidas Pirate Track Jacket

The Orlando Pirates are one of the most recognizable teams in South Africa.  Even if you don't know the team, the skull and crossbones logo always gets attention.

Calle Soccer Venice Backpack

An absolute favorite of our testers, the three colors each has a different pattern.  The dead pigeon company combined function and form and created true cool.  (We like the blue best).

Puma PRW Hooded Sweat Jacket

This hoodie raises the class bar.  With the comfort of a sweatshirt and the dressier look, it carries the PRW theme to outerwear.  Does this one make your heart pound with the EKG graphic?

Your voice must be heard in this category.  Leave your comments here or send us an email.  Define cool!