Subomi Kushanu

Subomi Kushanu

Reviewer

A self-proclaimed football boot scientist and long-time boot collector, Subomi is better known as Sub on his platform SubStance Football, creating content across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. He creates content around football gear, while using his expertise in Material Science & Engineering to explain certain aspects of football gear technology that you won’t find anywhere else. 

Latest articles by Subomi Kushanu

Best Nike football boots: The latest footwear worn by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe

Best Nike football boots 2025: The latest footwear worn by the likes of Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe

By Subomi Kushanu last updated

Here are the best Nike football boots available in 2025, with some of the world's biggest stars sporting the Swoosh

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Adidas F50 Elite Messi

Adidas F50 Elite Messi review: Only the best will do for the GOAT

By Subomi Kushanu published

REVIEW In our Adidas F50 Elite Messi review, we find out if the special edition is really worth the hype...

REVIEW

Nike Mercurial Superfly 10 review: A running shoe with studs

By Subomi Kushanu published

In our Nike Mercurial Superfly 10 review, we take a look at the latest generation of the swoosh’s halo speed boot silo

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Best Nike soccer cleats: The latest footwear worn by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe

Best Nike soccer cleats: The latest footwear worn by the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo

By Subomi Kushanu last updated

Here are the best Nike soccer cleats currently on the market, with some of the world's biggest stars sporting the Swoosh

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Puma Ultra 5 Carbon

Puma Ultra 5 Carbon Review: Are these the most technologically-advanced boots ever made?

By Subomi Kushanu published

REVIEW In our Puma Ultra 5 Carbon review, we look at a boot that has been four years in the making

REVIEW
Details of Kylian Mbappe of PSG's personalised Nike Mercurial boots are seen during the warm up prior to the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain at Groupama Stadium on September 03, 2023 in Lyon, France

Best soccer cleats for ankle support: Why there are fewer options than you might expect

By Subomi Kushanu published

The range of best soccer cleats for ankle support is unfortunately limited, as brands focus their efforts elsewhere

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How to clean your football boots

How to clean football boots: A step-by-step guide

By Subomi Kushanu, Ryan Dabbs published

Learn how to clean your football boots so that they're always in the best condition possible

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