Every piece of gear on PitchTested gets worn on the pitch before it gets a verdict. Cleats, gloves, balls, and everything between — reviewed the way you actually play.
Reviews written by players who've logged real minutes in the gear — not writers who Googled the specs.
Most "review" sites exist to rank for Amazon searches. We're here to help you buy once and buy right.
Midfielders need different cleats than forwards. Goalkeepers need different gloves than outfield players. We cover the nuance.
If a $40 cleat outperforms a $200 one, we'll say it. We don't care about your price point — we care about your game.
At $29.99, the Attacanto shouldn't work this well. The synthetic upper breaks in faster than anything at this price, the toe box accommodates wider feet without cramping, and the multi-surface soleplate handles grass and artificial turf without hesitation. We wore these for a full season of club games. Here's what happened.
See the full breakdown and how it compares to the Copa Mundial and Nike Tiempo Academy
By position, by surface, by budget. Speed boots, control boots, budget workhorses — all tested on the actual pitch.
Midfielder cleats, turf shoes, youth cleats, budget FGGoalkeeper gloves across every price point. Cut type, grip quality, durability on wet ground — covered.
Budget gloves, pro palms, negative cut, all-weatherMatch balls, training balls, budget balls for park games. We play with all of them and report back honestly.
Under $50 balls, match balls, turf balls, youth sizesCones, rebounders, agility ladders — the equipment that actually makes you better between match days.
Agility tools, rebounders, resistance bands, goalsGear bags built for the real load — wet boots, folded jersey, game ball, and whatever else you stuff in there.
Soccer bags, boot compartments, team kitsKids grow out of everything. We find what actually survives a season of youth soccer without draining your wallet.
Youth cleats, shin guards, team kits, youth balls"Most soccer review sites are just Amazon listings dressed up as articles. We started PitchTested because we were tired of buying gear based on a spec sheet, then getting burned when it fell apart in the second half."
— The PitchTested philosophy