I live out in Beijing and I can confirm grinding down studs is fairly common over here in China. Many stores or individual boot profesionals prodive the service online (Taobao) and I've personally done it to about 4-5 pair of my boots. The main reason why I'd grind down studs rather than going for a AG soleplate is usually due to FG only availibility for limited/special editions. For those who are curious the cost to grind down a pair is around 6.5 pounds (60 RMB) and they'll offer 3 stud length variations, A. Recommened for good quality AG/FG pitches, Rear: 1cm Front: 0.8-0.6cm (This is a typical AG stud length and can be used on FG as well) B. Recommened for average quality AG pitches, Rear: 0.8cm Front: 06-0.5cm (This is the recommened option mostly aimed for AG pithces) C. Recommened for turf like pitches, Rear: 0.5cm Front: 0.4-0.3cm. (This is almost TF length, they do mention boots with hollow studs are not recommended for this option) I usually go for option A or B and have had no issues so far (fingers crossed) infact my Mercurial Superfly 9 first release white FG version had been my go to boot for the majority of the past 1.5 years and it's still in good shape generally speaking only that the studs have worn down significantly (probably close to MG length in the front now) due to mostly playing on AG pitches.

@skyz84

2 ай бұрын

Also will very likely be sending my X crazy fast and Pred 24 to grind down the studs as well as their studs are signiificantly longer than say my Mizuno booths (Alpha and Neo 4 Beta).

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

That's fantastic information and insight. Thank you.

You swapped side, I can not deal with this swap back right now! Great work again guys - one day you might make an hour long version of this and get through everything.

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

I didn't even realise we swapped!! 😂😂 The closest we've come so far is an hour and 6 minutes 😂😂

Review the roteiro preds, at least I can drool over the review even though I can never get ‘em.

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Andrew, you heard the people!

I kinda get the idea of no review of it, but perhaps a post on initial impressions of the Roterio.

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Good idea

I'm sure there are many who'd love to see the Roterio review. Maybe adidas drops another colourway with calf skin leather. I'm really curious to understand how they feel and perform. Once again, thank you so much for this amazing podcast. Love to both of you!

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Much appreciated

Regarding tongues, I like what Nike did with the Premier, it has a traditional fold-over tongue but they provide an outline to trim it off if desired. Good video guys.

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

It's a nice middle ground for sure.

Day 21...i'm running low on food and water but still waiting for my questions to be answered. maybe you missed it James. reposting. thanks! 1. When do you feel like a boot should be replaced? I have a Future 5.1 which i love, and there is a slight sole separation on the heel only. 2. How far back is a boot still playable? For example i found on the resale the EvoPower Vigor1, which is a fantastic boot but is 7-8 years old now.

@andrewpalmer1873

2 ай бұрын

You’re probably alright with that Evo Boot, boots before 2010 dicey, boots after not too bad.

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Oh man, must have missed it off the list! Next week I promise

💚💚✅ too sr James for wearing the Swedish national team tracksuit jacket 🎊 🎉whoohaa

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Big reveal ... It's reversible too! Might wear the other side next week..

Eyyyy, where is The New grip socks ranking vid? Been waiting all week

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Next week Friday. Wasn't ever one planned for this week!!

The UnisportxPuma Great Wave Pack is absolutely beautiful. Just ordered the King's 🔥

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Incredible looking boots 🔥🌊

Dude that is some major praise for the Tekela!!! Gotta get a plus pair ❤

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Big calls and spicy takes all day!

I sold my pair of the Roteiro cause I got a US 10 and after trying them on I thought a 9.5 would have been better. Also made a tidy profit on them.

Great podcast!

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

Great video

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

yes review! i've just purchased a pair on Ebay as I missed out on the raffle!

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

Nice. Hope they weren't too expensive

lol just watching this now Makes sense why Chris Pottle randomly followed me & started the convo with “How’s your day going?” 😂😂😂 I hate yall

I have a question what would you do If you have de predators elite TAA not your own size but in a diffrent size. I want a pair to play with

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

See if you can get on a FB group or Instagram and see if you can initiate a swap deal.

Hey, did you ever thought about reviewing cheaper boots brands like Kipsta? (The french brand from Decathlon)

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

I have reviewed kipsta boots before. There's a review on my channel from a couple of years ago. I'll probably review some more at some point but they have really gone up in price recently so it's not quite as an attractive prospect. I've got a TONNE of boots still to review but once the backlog is clear I'll probably have another look

Pls review the roteiro

@BootWizard

2 ай бұрын

The people have spoken Andrew