
Lolade Jinadu
A football boot and shirt enthusiast who collects all kinds of kit and equipment, Lolade Jinadu is a social media influencer with over 40,000 fans on Instagram. Lolade boasts all kinds of boots in his extensive collection, from retro classics to brand-new releases and has an extensive knowledge of some of the biggest and best brands in the beautiful game, thanks to his years of sampling high-end products. Lolade reviews boots for FourFourTwo.
Latest articles by Lolade Jinadu

Best laceless football boots: The latest ranges for those looking to ditch laces from Adidas, New Balance and more
By Lolade Jinadu published
The best laceless football boots on the market, as worn by the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Anthony Gordon and Paulo Dybala

Puma Ultra 5 Ultimate review: Lightweight, snappy and responsive - these are everything you want from a speed boot
By Lolade Jinadu published
In my Puma Ultra 5 Ultimate FG review, I look at whether the alternative to the Ultra 5 Carbon boot can live up to the hype

Skechers Razor Elite review: Combining lightweight with comfort has never felt so good
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Skechers Razor Elite review, we take a look at how subtle upgrades to an already impressive boot has helped create something even better

Best Adidas football boots: The latest footwear worn by the likes of Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Mohamed Salah
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The best Adidas football boots currently on the market, with some of the greatest players on Earth high-profile fans

Skechers SKX 01 Elite review: The sceptics were silenced by the original - but is the update even better?
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Skechers SKX 01 Elite review, we take a look at our the American brand managed to prove everyone wrong with their first attempts in the football boot market, and what has changed on the updated version

Laceless football boots are at a crucial crossroads, but I’m not writing the obituary just yet
By Lolade Jinadu published
To lace or not to lace, that is the question being asked at all of the leading football boot brands right now, bar one

Best soccer cleats for firm ground: The latest options from Nike, Adidas, Puma and more
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best soccer cleats to wear on firm ground, from all the biggest brands on the market

New Balance Tekela V4+ Pro review: Are these the best laceless football boot EVER?
By Lolade Jinadu published
In our New Balance Tekela V4+ Pro review, we discuss how laceless football boots can still offer excellent performance when designed right

‘I can honestly say that I have never worn anything like it before’ The most comfortable football boots money can buy aren’t by any of the so-called big brands
By Lolade Jinadu published
OPINION If you value comfort over performance in your boots, there’s only one brand to turn to. But it won’t be cheap

Nike Premier 3 review: How a traditional and inexpensive option doesn't sacrifice quality
By Lolade Jinadu published
In our Nike Premier 3 review, we emphasise why you don't have to break the bank for new football boots when there are great leather options available

I flew to Germany to see the future of football boots and it was… foamy
By Matthew Ketchell published
German brand Puma is so proud of its efforts to innovate they showed us prototype football boots that won’t see a shop shelf until at least 2027!

Best lightweight football boots: The latest ranges designed for speed and agility from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Lolade Jinadu published
The best lightweight football boots to enhance that barefoot sensation, sprint even faster and become even more agile on the pitch

Mizuno Morelia II Made in Japan review: Combining traditional and modern in a uniquely quality way
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Mizuno Morelia II Made in Japan review, we take a look at how the Japanese brand has managed to retain a lightweight feel to such a durable boot which is also made from leather

Best lightweight soccer cleats: The latest ranges designed for speed and agility from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The best lightweight soccer cleats to enhance that barefoot sensation, sprint even faster and become even more agile on the field

Nike Phantom GX 2 Elite review: An improvement on the best football boot of 2023
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Nike Phantom GX 2 Elite review, we discuss how an already great football boot has been made even better

Adidas F50 Elite review: Does the return of the iconic boot live up to expectations?
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Adidas F50 Elite review, we take at the return of the much-loved model after nine years away

New Balance Furon V7+ Pro review: The boot that proves why New Balance should NEVER be underrated again
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our New Balance Furon V7+ Pro review, we take a look at how the boot has managed to transition into one of the best options available on the market

Under Armour Clone Magnetico Elite 3.0 review: The boot design is unique and exciting - but are they actually any good?
By Lolade Jinadu, Ryan Dabbs published
REVIEW The Under Armour Clone Magnetico Elite 3.0 is a brave effort from the American brand, but there could be some flaws to comfortability

Adidas X Crazyfast+ review: A super lightweight speed boot offering a barefoot sensation
By Lolade Jinadu, Ryan Dabbs published
REVIEW The Adidas X Crazyfast+ is another model in the brand's elite speed boot category - and it might just be the best

Puma Future 7 Ultimate review: Jack Grealish's boots have received an upgrade but will the Manchester City man enjoy playing in them?
By Lolade Jinadu, Ryan Dabbs published
REVIEW In my Puma Future 7 Ultimate review, I ascertain whether or not the German brand has managed to improve an-already solid option on the market

I own over 100 pairs of football boots, but THESE are my favourite of all-time
By Lolade Jinadu published
BOOTS Brands release new football boots on a continuous basis, but I have a go-to pair

Under Armour Shadow Elite 2.0 review: An aggressive speed boot ready to rival the best
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Under Armour Shadow Elite 2.0 review, we look at how the brand is attempting to challenge the market's biggest players in the speed category

Skechers Razor review: A unique option that combines speed with comfort
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In my Skechers Razor review, I discuss how the brand's debut speed boot manages to maintain high levels of comfort with an ultra-light feel
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