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Ian Ebbs

New Zealand, United Kingdom
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Covers:  Football boots releases, reviews, comparisons, best wide feet, futsal, Nike pairs including design your own

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Ian Ebbs has over twenty years of experience in the football industry, regularly posting news, reviews and tutorials on football boots as well as presenting on YouTube and hosting a podcast. He authored his first book in 2022. Focused on helping players find wide feet boots, design their own pairs and best Nike boot options.

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Best Football Boots For Wide Feet

Best Football Boots For Wide Feet

My Top 11 Best Football Boots For Wide Feet - Updated For 2025/26. Find The Best Nike, adidas & More + Claim…

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Nike Football Boots Best Deals & Get Your FREE Guide!

Nike Football Boots Best Deals & Get Your FREE Guide!

Nike Boots Reviews: All 2025/26 New Releases. Mercurial Superfly, Vapor, Phantom and Tiempo Legend + Get Your…

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Best 11 Grip Socks For Football Boots

Best 11 Grip Socks For Football Boots

Not sure which pair to wear? Check out our Top 11 pairs below. Socks are, more often than not, overlooked whe…

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Nike By You Football Boots - Design Your Own Mercurial, Phantom or Tiempo

Nike By You Football Boots - Design Your Own Mercurial, Phantom or Tiempo

Design Your Own Nike Football Boots: Nike By You Gives You A One Of Kind Pair Of Mercurial or Phantom Elite o…

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Nike Mercurial vs Phantom: Which Football Boot Should You Buy?

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By Ian Ebbs
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Choose the Mercurial if your game is built around attacking space, acceleration and a close, locked-in fit. Choose the Phantom if you receive under pressure, turn in tight areas and want a more accommodating fit with extra grip on the ball. Neither is better for every player. The right answer depends on when you create danger: before the ball arrives, or after it reaches you. Current Elite models shown: Mercurial Superfly 11, Mercurial Vapor 17 and Phantom 6.
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Best Boots For School

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By Ian Ebbs
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Choosing the right sports boots for your child is essential for their comfort, performance, and safety. With a variety of options available, finding the best boots for football or rugby can be daunting.
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Nike Electric Pack

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By Ian Ebbs
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The Swoosh launch the Nike Electric Pack ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so all of their international football stars will be quickly identified once the tournament commences. This comes after the pink boots worn during the Euro and Copa America 2024. Like the Mad Brilliance pack, the Electric Pack runs a common theme for the Mercs, Phantoms and the Tiempo. It’s a good unifying front to associate Nike with victory regardless of who wins the competition.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes used to use a typewriter when learning to type

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Just need a laptop, decent microphone and a DSLR camera and everything is covered

Who do you wish followed you?

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish