Lolade Jinadu
A football boot and shirt enthusiast who collects all kinds of kit and equipment, Lolade Jinadu is a social media influencer with over 40,000 fans on Instagram. Lolade boasts all kinds of boots in his extensive collection, from retro classics to brand-new releases and has an extensive knowledge of some of the biggest and best brands in the beautiful game, thanks to his years of sampling high-end products. Lolade reviews boots for FourFourTwo.
Latest articles by Lolade Jinadu

Laceless football boots are at a crucial crossroads, but I’m not writing the obituary just yet
By Lolade Jinadu published
To lace or not to lace, that is the question being asked at all of the leading football boot brands right now, bar one

Best firm ground football boots: The latest ranges of moulded studs from Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Mizuno
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best firm ground football boots, from all the biggest brands

Best football boots for midfielders: The latest ranges designed for middle of the pitch players from Nike, Adidas, Puma and New Balance
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best football boots for midfielders, as worn by the likes of Paul Pogba, Kevin De Bruyne and Jude Bellingham

Best soccer cleats for firm ground: The latest options from Nike, Adidas, Puma and more
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best soccer cleats to wear on firm ground, from all the biggest brands on the market

Best soccer cleats for speed: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The best soccer cleats for speed will ensure quick players can burn past their opponents

Most comfortable football boots: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Lolade Jinadu last updated
The most comfortable football boots will help keep those agonising blisters away at all times

New Balance Tekela V4+ Pro review: Are these the best laceless football boot EVER?
By Lolade Jinadu published
In our New Balance Tekela V4+ Pro review, we discuss how laceless football boots can still offer excellent performance when designed right

‘I can honestly say that I have never worn anything like it before’ The most comfortable football boots money can buy aren’t by any of the so-called big brands
By Lolade Jinadu published
OPINION If you value comfort over performance in your boots, there’s only one brand to turn to. But it won’t be cheap

Nike Premier 3 review: How a traditional and inexpensive option doesn't sacrifice quality
By Lolade Jinadu published
In our Nike Premier 3 review, we emphasise why you don't have to break the bank for new football boots when there are great leather options available

Best lightweight football boots: The latest ranges designed for speed and agility from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Lolade Jinadu published
The best lightweight football boots to enhance that barefoot sensation, sprint even faster and become even more agile on the pitch

Mizuno Morelia II Made in Japan review: Combining traditional and modern in a uniquely quality way
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Mizuno Morelia II Made in Japan review, we take a look at how the Japanese brand has managed to retain a lightweight feel to such a durable boot which is also made from leather

Nike Phantom GX 2 Elite review: An improvement on the best football boot of 2023
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Nike Phantom GX 2 Elite review, we discuss how an already great football boot has been made even better

Adidas F50 Elite review: Does the return of the iconic boot live up to expectations?
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Adidas F50 Elite review, we take at the return of the much-loved model after nine years away

New Balance Furon V7+ Pro review: The boot that proves why New Balance should NEVER be underrated again
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our New Balance Furon V7+ Pro review, we take a look at how the boot has managed to transition into one of the best options available on the market

Under Armour Clone Magnetico Elite 3.0 review: The boot design is unique and exciting - but are they actually any good?
By Lolade Jinadu, Ryan Dabbs published
REVIEW The Under Armour Clone Magnetico Elite 3.0 is a brave effort from the American brand, but there could be some flaws to comfortability

Adidas X Crazyfast+ review: A super lightweight speed boot offering a barefoot sensation
By Lolade Jinadu, Ryan Dabbs published
REVIEW The Adidas X Crazyfast+ is another model in the brand's elite speed boot category - and it might just be the best

Puma Future 7 Ultimate review: Jack Grealish's boots have received an upgrade but will the Manchester City man enjoy playing in them?
By Lolade Jinadu, Ryan Dabbs published
REVIEW In my Puma Future 7 Ultimate review, I ascertain whether or not the German brand has managed to improve an-already solid option on the market

I own over 100 pairs of football boots, but THESE are my favourite of all-time
By Lolade Jinadu published
BOOTS Brands release new football boots on a continuous basis, but I have a go-to pair

Under Armour Shadow Elite 2.0 review: An aggressive speed boot ready to rival the best
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Under Armour Shadow Elite 2.0 review, we look at how the brand is attempting to challenge the market's biggest players in the speed category

Skechers Razor review: A unique option that combines speed with comfort
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In my Skechers Razor review, I discuss how the brand's debut speed boot manages to maintain high levels of comfort with an ultra-light feel

New Balance Tekela V4+ Pro Low review: Improving upon everything that was already right about a football boot
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our New Balance Tekela V4+ Pro review, we discuss how the brand have upgraded an already-brilliant option on the market

Nike Phantom GX Elite review: Can these football boots improve your touch on the ball?
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Nike Phantom GX Elite review, we discuss how the brand have managed to create a potentially iconic football boot

Adidas Predator Elite review: Upgraded both aesthetically and for performance, the latest version could be its best ever
By Lolade Jinadu published
REVIEW In our Adidas Predator Elite review, we look at how Adidas have managed to improve the iconic model in every way possible
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