Diadora Maximus RTX 14 N were the coolest-looking boots ever. I am 99% sure that if they were re-released in 2024 with new color options, every OG player would buy one. I have a specific leg length to hip joint mobility ratio, so it is hard to do power shots. Every shot I make is basically a topspin. Diadora Maximus RTX 14 N would be a perfect shoe for me. Totti knew his thing.
I’d love to see reviews for some of the old school boot companies when they make something good. So seeing the elite version of the Maximus or a review of the Matchwinner would be awesome
The ex big brands like umbro, lotto and diadora need to learn that kids nowadays won't give more that 250 USD for something that isn't Adidas, Puma or Nike
I can pretty much understand where the brands are coming from given they’re made from Italy but $230-$280 especially for a brand that isn’t Mizuno is huge. These are more catered towards boot heads or a niche crowd
It's true. But during my time (late 80s to mid 90s) nobody cared about nike. Adidas was for old people. I remember my friends were making fun of my adidas when most of them wearing diadoras and lotto. The crown jewel was a mizuno. Only one kid that I knew could afford one.
@@devantelewis6774 lol same here like I love Diadora and the brasil og is a pair I always break out every once in a while But will only buy when it’s half the price given not everyone will buy them at full retail They’re very much catered towards a much different audience
So if i wear 44 Tiempo and 43 Morelia neo 4, should i go for 44 with these? Tight toebox would be usually my main issue. I tried 44.5 Tekela v4 pro low, while the length was perfect, the toebox was so low that my big toe was popping out of the upper material gasping out for air lol. These Diadoras seem to have a similarly slim toebox? Can't say no to a padded leather boot with a modern soleplate. Gib MORE
Answer to my own ass from future: 43 fits exactly like 44 Tiempo. Good amount of toebox volume too. They fit much better than predator elites and copa icons out of the box.
Would love to see the takedown review! I had a pair of these and the toebox was wayyyy too slim for me and took my big toenail with it . I bought these boots as a Roma and Totti fan and wanted to wear them so bad, but they killed my feet. Maybe the takedowns would offer a different fit with the same amazing colourway!
Damn shame, was really interested in these. Slim toebox is also my main issue these days. I tried Tekela v4 pro low and Predator elites lately, while the length was perfect, the toebox was so low that my big toe was popping out of the upper material gasping out for air lol.
So i bought these (the elite version but they look the same) and they fit pretty good. Toebox volume is plenty like Mizunos; surely more than any mainstream brand. Comfy out of the box. Heel lockdown could be a bit better but it's not bad. Touch is great.
@@khelgarironfist3301 Had the same issue with the Tekela. There's zero volume in the toebox. The upper was crushing my toes. Have no idea how so many reviews are positive for it
Can you please bring in the $210 elite with the knitted tongue section? There was a similar boot underneath the B-Elite Italia (the Tech) which I bought and liked a lot.
Hey boss can you also get your hands on a Diadora Maximus elite with the knit upper? Pleasantly surprised by them. So much so that i'm considering sending them back and getting ITA version.. if the price difference is worth it.
Please more reviews of Diadora boots. Getting tired of the mainstream brands and their synthetic uppers. I tried the Morelia 2 Jpn and I didn't find it comfortable. The soulplate was terrible as well
Leather quality is comparable to other high-end Diadoras. MIJ Mizuno is still the best IMO though in terms of feel. These are much more padded than the Mizunos though
Thank you again for an insightful video! I purchased Lotto Stadio futsal shoes earlier this year and played some games. More recently, I've switched to turf. Would you advise I purchase turf shoes or can I get by using indoor shoes on turf? What are some issues I need to look out for if I continue with indoor shoes on turf? Appreciate your guidance. Thank you!
If you find that you’re slipping a lot, then you might want to invest in some turf boots. If traction isn’t an issue, there’s nothing wrong with wearing indoors.
@@yudheyuyu1213 love the maracana series as a teenager and seriously they have to bring it back.. like definitely love to see a good old budget option pair In the mix
I had these in the volt color I just felt fit was to big. I went true to size but my foot felt like it wasn’t wrapped by the upper no matter how tight I laced them
Love those boots but the orange & gold don't match well... Also did you sell the SR4U laces brand? I mean you talk about switching the long laces for shorter ones but didn't mention SR4U laces...
@@chanchaniceman well, calf-skin is just as premium. Josh said that the leather quality is as good as miJ Mizuno, so that is fine. But the old Maximus only had a clear window of synthetic on the heel-counter, everything else was leather..... With these, half of the boot is synthetic, you will get a synthetic feel passing the ball with the instep. Huge shame
@@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw yeah what you said is true just a little thrown off by that price tag but I do agree with both of you as well and call me crazy but do love a good old made in Italy leather boots since I always Had a soft spot for these growing up.
Is unbelievable how marketing make you believe some synthetic shoes are better than Kangaroo soccer cleats and pay higher price for Brand and no quality👍
@@marloncastellanos9616 as much as I love the mercurial Vapor 9-11,the 2014 f50 adizeros,Nike ctr360 maestri 3,Nike T90 laser,puma evopower 1 and 1.2,Nike Magista Opus 1 and 2.5 along with the current f50 elites I do feel leather boots still gives a very good comfortable ride and In the case of Made In Italy versions of Diadora Brasils,Lotto stadio and Mizuno Morelia 2 MIJ You’re basically getting your money’s worth
Diadora Maximus RTX 14 N were the coolest-looking boots ever. I am 99% sure that if they were re-released in 2024 with new color options, every OG player would buy one. I have a specific leg length to hip joint mobility ratio, so it is hard to do power shots. Every shot I make is basically a topspin. Diadora Maximus RTX 14 N would be a perfect shoe for me. Totti knew his thing.
I’d love to see reviews for some of the old school boot companies when they make something good. So seeing the elite version of the Maximus or a review of the Matchwinner would be awesome
Just got my hands on elite maximus slx and they are surprisingly good out of the box
The ex big brands like umbro, lotto and diadora need to learn that kids nowadays won't give more that 250 USD for something that isn't Adidas, Puma or Nike
They will not even give that, they tell their parents. And most parents will always go for the cheapest
Man I loved my Umbros with the long fold down tongue. Idk the model but they were my second favorite. First were my diadora’s.
@@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nwthat’s exactly what kids and their parents will do.
I can pretty much understand where the brands are coming from given they’re made from Italy but $230-$280 especially for a brand that isn’t Mizuno is huge. These are more catered towards boot heads or a niche crowd
It's true. But during my time (late 80s to mid 90s) nobody cared about nike. Adidas was for old people. I remember my friends were making fun of my adidas when most of them wearing diadoras and lotto. The crown jewel was a mizuno. Only one kid that I knew could afford one.
I just bought these, they are amazing. Thanks for the review.
I hope so full gold version
I wish they’d bring back the diadora maracana rtx. Being able to get a boot like that for around $100 was the best.
They define need to bring it back because I feel the these were easily some of the best budget boots
Also they were good for wide footed players . Or at least for me
agreed, i have a pair but the soleplate on it just evaporated when i went and kicked about in them 🥲
These look good and probably still perform well but at that price point they’re gonna go on sale and then clearance super fast lol
i always cut the tongue lol
I'll be waiting for them to go on sale lol
@@patitoduck123 considering they’re from Diadora they will and honestly I don’t mind cuz I love these type of boots given I grew up with them as a kid
They already go for 200€ and i grabbed the non-ITA elite version for 150€ which seems pretty identical other than the sockknit upper.
Looks so plush…might buy when they’re half off in about 6 months lol
Exactly my thought!
Thinking the same!
I will wait until they are 60-80% off
@@devantelewis6774 lol same here like I love Diadora and the brasil og is a pair I always break out every once in a while
But will only buy when it’s half the price given not everyone will buy them at full retail
They’re very much catered towards a much different audience
So if i wear 44 Tiempo and 43 Morelia neo 4, should i go for 44 with these? Tight toebox would be usually my main issue. I tried 44.5 Tekela v4 pro low, while the length was perfect, the toebox was so low that my big toe was popping out of the upper material gasping out for air lol. These Diadoras seem to have a similarly slim toebox?
Can't say no to a padded leather boot with a modern soleplate. Gib MORE
Answer to my own ass from future: 43 fits exactly like 44 Tiempo. Good amount of toebox volume too. They fit much better than predator elites and copa icons out of the box.
Would love to see the takedown review! I had a pair of these and the toebox was wayyyy too slim for me and took my big toenail with it . I bought these boots as a Roma and Totti fan and wanted to wear them so bad, but they killed my feet. Maybe the takedowns would offer a different fit with the same amazing colourway!
Damn shame, was really interested in these. Slim toebox is also my main issue these days. I tried Tekela v4 pro low and Predator elites lately, while the length was perfect, the toebox was so low that my big toe was popping out of the upper material gasping out for air lol.
So i bought these (the elite version but they look the same) and they fit pretty good. Toebox volume is plenty like Mizunos; surely more than any mainstream brand. Comfy out of the box. Heel lockdown could be a bit better but it's not bad. Touch is great.
@ thanks for that! That actually helps a lot!
@@khelgarironfist3301 Had the same issue with the Tekela. There's zero volume in the toebox. The upper was crushing my toes. Have no idea how so many reviews are positive for it
Given it's a leather boot, wouldn't it have stretched and molded to your foot? That's essentially the whole point of leather?
Can you please bring in the $210 elite with the knitted tongue section? There was a similar boot underneath the B-Elite Italia (the Tech) which I bought and liked a lot.
I bought them for 150€ and they are pretty comfy out of the box. Great touch.
I love the shape of the toe box!
I always go a half size down in Diadora boots...going true to size makes me nervous lol
I have a pair of original Maximus 2... the "info card" in the box has so many typos and grammatical errors it's fascinating really
Shame these new ones have less leather, looks like a modern "leather" boot
Hey boss can you also get your hands on a Diadora Maximus elite with the knit upper? Pleasantly surprised by them. So much so that i'm considering sending them back and getting ITA version.. if the price difference is worth it.
Please more reviews of Diadora boots. Getting tired of the mainstream brands and their synthetic uppers. I tried the Morelia 2 Jpn and I didn't find it comfortable. The soulplate was terrible as well
How does the upper of these compare to a Mizuno Morelia or even a Diadora Brasil?
I kind of dig the vibes of these ngl
Leather quality is comparable to other high-end Diadoras. MIJ Mizuno is still the best IMO though in terms of feel. These are much more padded than the Mizunos though
Do a review of the lotto stadio 200 III, please! They look like the natural replacement of the Nike premier
Whoever buys these boots should swap out the 5 mile long laces for some sr4u laces. 🔥
Thank you again for an insightful video!
I purchased Lotto Stadio futsal shoes earlier this year and played some games. More recently, I've switched to turf. Would you advise I purchase turf shoes or can I get by using indoor shoes on turf? What are some issues I need to look out for if I continue with indoor shoes on turf?
Appreciate your guidance. Thank you!
If you find that you’re slipping a lot, then you might want to invest in some turf boots. If traction isn’t an issue, there’s nothing wrong with wearing indoors.
Happy Thanksgiving Josh!
He's Canadian
I want them! And hopefully diadora will bring the maracana back to life
@@yudheyuyu1213 love the maracana series as a teenager and seriously they have to bring it back.. like definitely love to see a good old budget option pair In the mix
Of all boots you have worn these are the best looking on your legs
I feel like these should be compared to MIJs rather than the top end stuff from the big 3
Do they come in a TF model?
I had these in the volt color I just felt fit was to big. I went true to size but my foot felt like it wasn’t wrapped by the upper no matter how tight I laced them
Meight actually get these boots
These look so intriguing. Would love to try them out. And yes you did butcher Totti's name. I'm deeply offended
Can we get a superfly 10 elite vs mizuno alpha japan because I hear they r great speedboots
Love those boots but the orange & gold don't match well...
Also did you sell the SR4U laces brand? I mean you talk about switching the long laces for shorter ones but didn't mention SR4U laces...
Still available at SR4ULaces.com 👍
Instant cop
Man growing up these were some of the boots that I had growing up as a kid
Who's Francesco Toeti?
You’re getting absolutely mullered in the dressing room if you turn up this these ballroom shoes.
lets go!!!
Nobody buying those 😭
So much less leather than the originals........ that is absurd for the much higher price
Biggest gripe is that they’re charging $280 for not having K-leather on it which is absurd
@@chanchaniceman well, calf-skin is just as premium. Josh said that the leather quality is as good as miJ Mizuno, so that is fine. But the old Maximus only had a clear window of synthetic on the heel-counter, everything else was leather..... With these, half of the boot is synthetic, you will get a synthetic feel passing the ball with the instep. Huge shame
@@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw yeah what you said is true just a little thrown off by that price tag but I do agree with both of you as well and call me crazy but do love a good old made in Italy leather boots since I always Had a soft spot for these growing up.
Is unbelievable how marketing make you believe some synthetic shoes are better than Kangaroo soccer cleats and pay higher price for Brand and no quality👍
@@marloncastellanos9616 as much as I love the mercurial Vapor 9-11,the 2014 f50 adizeros,Nike ctr360 maestri 3,Nike T90 laser,puma evopower 1 and 1.2,Nike Magista Opus 1 and 2.5 along with the current f50 elites
I do feel leather boots still gives a very good comfortable ride and In the case of Made In Italy versions of Diadora Brasils,Lotto stadio and Mizuno Morelia 2 MIJ
You’re basically getting your money’s worth
How could it possibly be pronounced 'toty' when there's a double 't' 🙄
He’s not Italian…what do you want?
@@sdot5389 Erm...common sense? You know double 't' exists in English words, right?
Man they are ugly, but maybe it's a matter of taste
First comment!
Leather boots should be ranked from 1 to Tiempo Legend 4.
Do you still sell laces? You should've plugged them whennyou spoke about laces
We have laces available on PureGripSocks.com and SR4ULaces.com 👍