Strikers are predominantly known for speed and agility. These players create runs at top speeds, and they need boots that can handle their dynamic movement.

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Up until the last decade, leather was the standard for soccer cleats. Over the last five or so years, the industry shifted away from the use of leather, choosing to construct a majority of high-end cleats in premium synthetic materials.

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With the industry constantly evolving, and new boots released every year, it's hard to keep track of how different styles fit. Check out our top picks for the widest soccer cleats in 2017. 

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One of the reasons why the game of soccer has developed so much over the years is due to changing surfaces. The beauty of soccer is that it can be played anywhere, and soleplates have developed over time to reflect this.

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Defenders and keepers require boots that provide stability and protection when making tackles and protecting the goal. Check out our top picks for the toughest boots in the industry.

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If you can't tell the difference between $300 and $170 boots, you're not alone. Soccer cleats feature subtle variations in appearance, but significant differences in quality as the price drops.

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The most critical components of every striker's arsenal are the focus of Nike's third generation Hypervenom Phantom. The entire boot has been engineered for cutting and striking– allowing every striker to reach their maximum goal-scoring potential. Major improvements have been made to the upper, texture and soleplate.

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The first Magista was an unprecedented boot for the football world when it was released in 2014. The Flyknit upper and Dynamic Fit Collar were innovations that spurred an ongoing trend of knitted uppers across the entire industry. Creating a better version of an already great boot seems like an impossible task, but the design team at Nike took a crack at it for the Magista Obra II.

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The Nike Mercurial Superfly has long been a boot for speed, but with the latest iteration, Nike has really kicked the design into 5th gear. Innovations to the upper construction, stud configuration and soleplate make this Superfly one of the most scientifically sound boots in Nike's design history.

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