Dusty Boot Review: Vector X Fighter

Since there's zero football going on (or at least interesting football) and transfer rumours are eating everyone's head, The Dust In Chembur has taken upon itself the duty of reviewing football shoes that you don't get to read on other websites. So, let's go.

 Vector X - Fighter

Ooh, yes, the name strikes fear that shakes the spines of opponents, and in some cases, tickles a funny bone or two.

 Vector X's Fighter shoes are a good choice for anyone looking for a solution when they find that they've been selected for their school football team or when the perennial bench-warmer gets injured (possibly by a numb derriere) and needs to be replaced.

As with most Vector X shoes, the durability is not so good. These shoes are made with the common Indian man's budget in mind. However, they somehow forgot that the common Indian man doesn't play on the Nou Camp pitch.

"Okay, we've made a great boot here! It's easy to afford, so everyone will buy it!"

"But will it last on a ground like Gandhi Maidan?"

"Fuck that!"

 A general complaint about these shoes is that front of the shoe tends to rip off from the sole quite easily. If you look closely at the picture, it almost looks like the sole is glued to the shoe. Newsflash: It is.

Comfort wise, it really depends on your preference. Since it's cheap, the material inside the shoe isn't the best quality. A few months down the line and the insides will be torn. However, it wasn't designed to last you a year so it's good for the money you get.

Now for the football point of it. It'll take you quite a while to get used to shooting with these boots. If you're a person who always tries for a laces shot, there's not enough surface area to really get your foot behind the ball. If you're a fan of the toe poke, no problems there.

Passing is fine if you're always looking to side-foot the ball. A delicate chip over the backline won't work here.

"Our boot is incredible! Side foot passing has never been easier!"

"What abo--"

"SIDE FOOT PASSING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!"

All in all, if you're looking for football shoes and you're not a serious footballer, then you'd best pick these up. They come for around Rs 400 or Rs 500. Along with black, you can get these shoes in red and blue.

My rating: 5/10

Famous Footballer who uses these shoes:

Yoginder Hoochiecoochie of FC Mustachio

Tune in next time! Until then, stay Dusty!