GOAL takes a closer look at the rise of laceless soccer cleats and their evolution from 2006 to present day, from market leaders to technology advancements in design and function.

Dennis Dekovic, the designer of many popular mid-cut soccer cleats, such as the Nike Mercurial Superfly 4, Nike Magista Obra and the Adidas Ace Purecontrol 16+, has previously highlighted the ...