Reviews

A New Formation: How Black Footballers Shaped The Modern Game, by Calum Jacobs, takes a closer look at the likes of Ian Wright and Hope Powell among others

Delving deeper into football's increasing fascination with numbers and statistics

REVIEW The New Balance 442v2 is a decent option for the amateur baller or kick about lover that won't cost you a fortune

REVIEW Light and offering superb traction, the New Balance Furon V6+ Pro is worth taking as seriously as the best the biggest brands have to offer

REVIEW The Puma Future Z Lazertouch cleats are an update on a hugely popular model – with added leather for a traditional feel

REVIEW There's nothing like the sound of faux-leather on leather – FFT reviews the stylish Puma King Platinum 21 Vegan, made entirely free of animal products

REVIEW In our Adidas Predator Pulse review, we take a look at a classic look updated for the modern era

In our Adidas Copa Sense review, we check out the cleats worn by the likes of Jude Bellingham, Joao Felix and Melanie Leupolz

REVIEW The Umbro Velocita 6 is easily the best-looking Umbro cleat we've reviewed, but – at an elite-level price – you'd expect bigger things

REVIEW The Nike Tiempo Legend 9 provide the perfect blend of comfort and style, and offer an all-round solution for players of all positions