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Sokito has quickly made a name for itself over the past few years because of the successful launch of its headline Scudetta boots. They have further capitilised on this accomplishment with the release of the Scudetta with an AG outsole, which has become my favourite AG soleplate on the market. One would think that aside from minor improvements for a potential successor model, Sokito would keep on with the current Scudetta, especially since it has been so well received overall. However, Sokito has been adept at giving us what we did not know we wanted, and this continues with the release of the Sokito Scudetta Biotouch. As the name suggests, the boot is made up completely of Sokito’s lovely Biotouch material. It is an excellent alternative for an already brilliant boot.

Fit and Feel

Out of the box, the Scudetta Biotouch is impressively soft. This may not be a surprise based on the amount of praise heaped on the forefoot material of the standard Scudetta, but now that there is almost no stitching on the upper, it allows the material to freely mold and compress in any direction. It feels like the Biotouch on this model is slightly softer than the standard because of the uniformity of the upper overall.

Initial on feet impressions are superb as well. The Scudetta Biotouch is slightly wider and has a slightly taller toebox than its sibling. Once again, this is in large part because of the lack of stitching across the upper of the boot. It would be a mistake to say that they are overly wide foot friendly, but if you felt like you needed just a bit more width and height in the standard Scudetta, this would be a good option. That being said, it is still very much a speed boot, and as such is still more suited for someone with a medium-width foot.

This does mean that for me personally, the fit is excellent. While I do not have issues with the fit of the regular model, I do appreciate the slightly taller toe. Also, it is worth remembering that I have a medium to narrow width foot, so this is part of the reason why I enjoy the fit of the Scudetta series as a whole. However, even people with wide feet, like Boot Wizard James, still have a great overall impression of the boots.

Another advantage of having the boot made entirely of this softer Biotouch material is that the break-in time is even quicker than before, and I am impressed with how promptly the material feels ready to go. In fact, I even feel there is some slight stretch through the midfoot, which allows for a more personalized fit than I was expecting. This is something I really appreciate, as even now, there are still too many boots that feel like they have a predetermined shape, even after being broken in.

Obviously, with the replacement of the non-stretch midfoot with the slightly stretchy Biotouch, the overall stability is not as solid as the standard Scudetta. However, through testing, I personally found that there is still plenty of stability when making hard cuts and turns. In fact, there is more stability than expected.

Speaking of getting more than I expected, the lockdown is still great. You would think that a softer upper would cause the lockdown to suffer more, but that is not the case. The lacing system is deep and wide, which means that there is a lot of adjustability to the overall fit and lacing. And of course, I am always going to give praise for the extra laceholes that let me do a runner’s knot.

Other speed boots should take note of the fact that the fit is so adjustable and the extra lace holes, looking specifically at you, Mercurial Vapor and F50. The only downside with the lacing system is that for some, like Boot Wizard, the laces are a bit too short. An easy fix, but a little weird. I personally do not have an issue, but again, James has a wider foot than I do, so that would explain why the laces come up shorter for him.

Naturally, I have a ton of praise for the new stitch and turn heel. It is excellent, with good lockdown, ample but not over-the-top cushioning, as well as a great overall shape. While I personally have no issues with the regular heel, for me, a stitch-and-turn heel is always the better option in terms of comfort, fit, and support.

I do need to point out that the heel on the Sokito Scudetta Biotouch is slightly shallower than the standard. In spite of this, I feel that the heel still has plenty of depth, and my heel feels locked in and secure. One last small thing to point out about the heel is that it is a more solid structure than the standard Scudetta. Again, it is definitely still soft, but the extra cushioning does mean that the heel feels firmer overall in terms of pliability.

As for the sizing, I went with my usual size, which, just like the standard Scudetta model, is a US 8.5/UK 7.5/EU 41.5. Most people will probably prefer the half size up, as the fit is fairly tight. If you are ordering a pair, stay with the same size you would in the non-Biotouch model.

On The Ball

The move to a seamless upper means that a continuous and uninterrupted feeling with the ball at the feet is to be expected. And the Scudetta Bitouch delivers. The Biotouch’s combination of thinness and softness means that the touch on the ball is brilliant. In one of my Instagram reels, I described it as an extremely thin feel, but actually, having given the boots another session, there is just an ever-so-slight bit of dampening on the upper. I think this is down to the fact that the upper is one consistent piece of soft Biotouch, so it might be more of a mental thing to think that the touch is thinner than it might be. Fantastic, though.

Aside from the slight bit of texturing on the forefoot and the Sokito logos, the upper is mostly uniform, which leads to a more straightforward experience with manipulating the ball. While there is obviously room in the market for brands to go wild with the amount of extra tech for ball control and feel, I also think that some brands try to overcomplicate things too much. The Scudetta Biotouch is somewhat of a panacea for that, and I really appreciate the more consistent feeling of the upper.

There is nothing on the upper that I have to get used to or worry about when taking the boots into a match. I appreciate when some boots have that extra tech for grip and the like, but it is not always needed. It would be understood if Sokito slapped some sort of grip tech on the boots, but it would probably have also ruined the softness and the feel on the ball that you get from the Biotouch upper.

The one thing that may surprise people about the feedback when hitting the ball with power is that there is not really much of a pingy sensation. This is not to say the upper is thicker than other speed boots; it is very much similar to the thin uppers that are on offer from other brands like the Mizuno Alpha 3 Japan, but I think it is more down to the makeup of the Biotouch material itself. The overall feedback is excellent, though, with it being obvious which part of the foot has made contact with the ball. This translates to the overall experience, which includes shooting, crossing, driving long passes, etc., and it all feels very connected. I thoroughly enjoy the experience on the ball.

Grip

Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V for the soleplate. It is exactly the same as the Scudettas that have come before it. There is a lot of grip, with a ton of springback. It is a very aggressive soleplate that manages to have a lot of balance to it.

What I mean by this is that some brands make their boots “feel” faster by deliberately making the forefoot studs different lengths, which does lean the body in certain directions when taking off, but the tradeoff requires players to get used to the uneven stud lengths, and landing can occasionally feel awkward. I personally prefer what Sokito has done in the forefoot in making the studs a similar size and length. It is more reliable in my opinion, as there is nothing to adjust to.

While I have no issues with the soleplate on AG, I do not recommend it. While there is no AG option, given the fact that Sokito seems to be very in-tune with feedback and customer requests, I bet we will see an AG option at some point.

Conclusion

The Sokito Scudetta Biotouch is an excellent alternative to the standard Scudetta model, and now firmly sits as my favourite speed boot on the market. The supple yet thin Biotouch upper offers an excellent touch on the ball, but still retains the stability needed for more aggressive changes in direction. The uniformity of the upper molds to the foot quickly, while its consistent fit means that it wraps the foot nicely, and means that the boot gets used to the foot’s shape rather than the other way around.

Also, I do not talk about looks or colourways often, but I absolutely love this colourway.

In addition to this, the stitch-and-turn heel is an awesome addition that fits well with the overall design of the boot. It is wild that, as much as I already enjoy wearing the Scudetta, Sokito has managed to make a version of them that I relish more in some ways. The Sokito Scudetta Biotech is an exceptional boot, and for me, it is the best speed boot on the market.

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