REMINDER TO THE OTHER TEAM...WE HAVE LUIS.... IN HIS KNITTED BOOTS!! And heres what you need to know about them... Sports brand Adidas has created the worlds first football boot to have an upper knitted entirely from yarn, the limited-edition Samba Primeknit boot is said to offer the same levels of strength and stability as conventional boots, while using fewer materials and weighing less. Using yarn means that the shoe doesnt produce any waste material, making the Primeknit the companys most sustainable football boot according to a press statement. Football boots are traditionally made by stitching and laminating pieces together. However in this case, a single piece of yarn is knitted and attached to the sole of the shoe. By using just one textile layer, the upper material is reduced to a minimum - meaning the boot weighs just 165 grams. The boots innovative design includes an upper that is knitted from heel-to-toe and provides a bespoke second-skin fit that retains the strength of a conventional football boot. By producing the worlds first knitted football boot we have provided a brand new solution to the search for higher levels of comfort and flexibility, said Markus Baumann, senior vice-president for global football at Adidas. Developed over the course of two years, each piece of yarn is coated in a water-resistant polymer to ensure the boot doesnt become waterlogged when wet. Designers also created specific zones on the fabric to increase flexibility or stability depending on which part of the boot the yarn is located. Although the technology has already been used in Adidas range of running shoes, plus Nikes Flyknit footwear launched two years ago, the increased demands on the upper that playing football brings meant that further development of the material was required before it could be used for the sport. Primeknit is a technology that is right at the heart of Adidas innovation and were excited about introducing this development into football, Baumann continued. The colour - a mix of blue, orange, pink and lime green - is a reflection of the colour schemes currently used in Adidas Samba range, released ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup taking place in Brazil this summer. The boot will be available from 17 March, with only 150 pairs due to go on sale a By producing the worlds first knitted football boot we have provided a brand new solution to the search for higher levels of comfort and flexibility. Only 150 pairs of the boots have been made which will retail at the bargain price of £220 and are certain to be snapped up immediately when they go on sale on Monday March 17. Manufacturers adidas have quashed any fears the boot will leave players open to injury, something that Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers must fear as he guides the Reds towards a qualification for next seasons Champions League. Every adidas product is developed with the player in mind and in particular, the needs of the player, said Markus Baumann, the companys senior vice president for global football. They appeared to stand up to the test well as Luis gave a typically all-action performance in training. Sharp shooter Luis Suarez is the Premier Leagues top goalscorer this season with 24 in 23 games Sharp shooter: Suarez is the Premier Leagues top goalscorer this season with 24 in 23 games, although he has only scored one goal in his last five Premier League games. In an interview with LFC TV, Suarez shrugged off his mini goal-drought which has seen him score just once in the past five games, instead claiming that Liverpools overall form is more important to him. He said: If Liverpool win the game it is more important. If I score and we win it is unbelievable. If I dont score and we win it is unbelievable the same because I try for the team not just for myself. After signing from Ajax in 2011, Suarez celebrated three year at Anfield in January, and insists he is happy to remain at the club. He said: I think the time (has gone) so quick, because for me sometimes I think it has been a few months or a year but three years is a long time and I am so happy. So there you know all about knitted boots and personally I dont care what he wears as long as we win!! AND HERES A SECRET TO SEE IF YOUVE READ THIS FAR..COMMENT WHAT IS ON THE SIDE OF THE BOOTS LUIS WILL WEAR TODAY.... xxx
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 12:30:19 +0000
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