Pele Sports top boot is the 1970 ($160), named for Pele's third World Cup title. Styled with an old school look and modern design, these are extremely comfortable.<< MORE >>

AVID Soccer tests the latest power platform boot from Puma. It is the steller PWR-C 1.10 PowerCat<< MORE >>

Pele Sports has released a family of boots that have an old school look while providing modern design and material. The 1958 ($75) is the base boot in the line.<< MORE >>

Currently the lightest boots on the market, the 1.10 SL / Lightning ($250 / $350 respectively) from Puma are the latest salvo in the arms race.<< MORE >>

Pele Sports is a new company spreading the joy of the game. We had the chance to test a variety of lifestyle gear that should be available now.<< MORE >>

Gary Hopkins book "Star-Spangled Soccer" ($25) is a good history of soccer in America. It provides a business point of view on the growth and professionalize of the beautiful game.<< MORE >>

AVID Soccer tests Christiano Ronaldo's favorite boot - the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II. At 7.8 ounces, it is among the lightest boots we have ever tested. At $400 it is also among the most expensive.<< MORE >>

In the shadow of the World Cup, Ubisoft releases Pure Futbol ($60) as a 5v5 physical battle for pride. The game doesn't fit the usual model and deserves consideration.<< MORE >>

Calle Republic have created a second street ball in the Smooth Criminal ($40). While still durable, it is also intended for indoor, court and all purpose use.<< MORE >>

One of the biggest controversies in this years World Cup is the Jabulani ball ($150) from adidas. ASER puts it through the paces and compares it to the Europass ball from 2008.<< MORE >>