Diadora Soccer Cleats
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Which of the Diadora Soccer Cleats should you buy?

There are four models that you should look at: Diadora Attiva, Diadora Brasil, Diadora Totti and Diadora Carioca.

Despite Diadora cleats are not being a leading brand on the soccer market, I think they are just as good as soccer cleats made by their biggest competitors: Nike, Adidas or Puma.

They’re just not as popular. But the good news is…they are usually less expensive.


Recommendations

Since all but two of Diadora soccer cleats I have listed in my recommendations are made of Kangaroo Leather, it wouldn’t make too much sense to classify these cleats by different upper (top part of a shoe) material like I did in Nike, Adidas and Puma soccer cleats guides.

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The most significant difference between Diadora soccer cleats is their type of outsole (bottom of the shoe), stud shape to be exact, determining types of surfaces these cleats are suitable for.

  • Rotax (RTX 12) - specially tapered studs designed to provide better traction with reduced stud pressure. The circular positioning of the studs facilitates the natural turning movement of the foot. Although RTX 12 soccer cleats are recommended for use on Firm, natural surfaces, they are also adequate for Soft grounds (not in an extreme conditions, of course).
  • MD – circular, molded cleats with addition of Axeler Technology make soccer cleats suitable for Hard and Firm grounds.

Diadora Soccer Cleats Rotax (RTX 12)

  1. Diadora Totti 10 Pro RTX 12
    This model is used by Italian soccer star Francesco Totti. To my surprise, these high quality Diadora soccer cleats are not that expensive. Click on the link to learn more.
  2. Diadora Attiva Plus RTX 12
    The most expensive of all Diadora soccer cleats…but they include all Diadora’s special technologies. Click on the link to learn more.
  3. Diadora Brasil RTX 12
    There are couple differences between them and the Diadora Totti. Yet they are great quality soccer cleats for about $100. Click on the link to learn more.
  4. Diadora Carioca RTX 12
    The least expensive soccer cleats made from Kangaroo Leather of all Diadora soccer cleats with RTX 12. Click on the link to learn more.
  5. Diadora Attiva Plus R RTX 12
    These Diadora soccer cleats are very often mistaken with Diadora Attiva Plus RTX 12. As you probably have noticed, the only difference in the name is the letter “R” (between ‘plus’ and ‘RTX’). In fact, “R” and… $100 are not the only difference between these two Diadora soccer cleats. Actually I don’t recommend buying these Diadora soccer cleats for more than $40. Click on the link to learn more.

Diadora Soccer Cleats MD

  1. Diadora Carioca MD 25
    Diadora soccer cleats with 25 circular, molded cleats. These are the least expensive Kangaroo leather soccer cleats of any brand, not only Diadora. Click on the link to learn more.
  2. Diadora Brasil Elite MD PU
    Almost identical cleats to Brasil RTX 12. The only difference…RTX and MD, which determine studs shape. Click on the link to learn more.
  3. Diadora Attiva MD PU
    One of the two Full-grain Leather Diadora soccer cleats I have included in my Recommendations. Same as Attiva Plus R RTX 12 with different stud shape (MD). Again I don’t recommend buying these Diadora soccer cleats for more than $40. Click on the link to learn more.

Reviews

Diadora Soccer Cleats Rotax (RTX 12)
  1. Diadora Totti 10 Pro RTX 12
    2. Diadora Totti Pro RTX 12

    UPPER (top part of a shoe):

    • Kangaroo Leather – by far the best type of leather used in soccer shoes; ultra-soft, water-resistant and yet very durable (if properly taken care of).
    • Anti-stretch lining – prevents excessive stretching and ensures shape retention.
    • External Heel Counter - all shoes have a heel counter or counter reinforcement. The good, hard ones use a plastic, TR (thermoplastic resin), TPU or nylon material remolded to fit the heel of last. The purpose of the heel counter is to provide support and ensure a good fit. An external heel counter does the same thing, but it is on the outside of the heel.
    • Partially hidden loop lacing system - for a uniform kicking surface.

    MIDSOLE (inside part of a shoe):

    • EVA Foam - a micro cellular foam material. It is tough but light, flexible and water-resistant. It offers great cushioning.
    • Removable anatomic insole featuring Dupont's exclusive Engage material that offers exceptional flexibility and is extremely lightweight. Engage assures maximum comfort, shock absorption, and reduces foot perspiration through a sanitized antibacterial treatment.

    OUTSOLE (bottom of the shoe):

    • PU (Polyurethane) – a versatile synthetic material (a dense foam) used in the outsoles of soccer cleats to provide excellent cushioning and durability. Also used in ball coverings to provide good touch and feel.
    • Axeler technology - Diadora's revolutionary system designed to facilitate the natural movement of the foot. It features a thread-like frame made of Tech Alloy, a special steel wire that is flexible, tough and extremely lightweight. This frame is inserted into the outsole, increasing forefoot flexibility while ensuring maximum stability along the sole and heel area. Axeler interconnects all 12 studs enhancing the player’s balance during all stages of play.
    • Rotax (RTX 12) - specially tapered studs.

    List price: $110

    Tip ! In my opinion, this is the most optimal choice. These professional Diadora soccer cleats have enough of Diadora’s technologies to offer excellent comfort, stability, support and feel of the ball…and yet for about $100. I don’t think you can find any Diadora soccer cleats of this quality for this price.

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  2. Diadora Attiva Plus RTX 12
    3. Diadora Attiva Plus RTX 12

    UPPER:

    • Kangaroo Leather – by far the best type of leather used in soccer shoes; ultra-soft, water-resistant and yet very durable (if properly taken care of).
    • Touch Control – a special application on the forefoot for enhanced ball control.
    • Anti-stretch lining – prevents excessive stretching and ensures shape retention.
    • External Heel Counter - all shoes have a heel counter or counter reinforcement. The good, hard ones use a plastic, TR (thermoplastic resin), TPU or nylon material remolded to fit the heel of last. The purpose of heel counter is to provide support and ensure good fit. An external heel counter does the same thing, but it is on the outside of the heel. External Heel Counter in Attiva Plus is extended into midfoot for maximum stability.
    • Partially hidden loop lacing system - for a uniform kicking surface.

    MIDSOLE:

    • EVA Foam - a micro cellular foam material. It is tough but light, flexible and water-resistant. It offers great cushioning.
    • Removable anatomic insole featuring Dupont's exclusive Engage material that offers exceptional flexibility and is extremely lightweight. Engage assures maximum comfort, shock absorption, and reduces foot perspiration through a sanitized antibacterial treatment.

    OUTSOLE:

    • PU (Polyurethane) – a versatile synthetic material (a dense foam) used in the outsoles of soccer cleats to provide excellent cushioning and durability. Also used in ball coverings to provide good touch and feel.
    • Axeler technology - Diadora's revolutionary system designed to facilitate the natural movement of the foot. It features a thread-like frame made of Tech Alloy, a special steel wire that is flexible, tough and extremely lightweight. This frame is inserted into the outsole, increasing forefoot flexibility while ensuring maximum stability along the sole and heel area. Axeler interconnects all 12 studs enhancing the player’s balance during all stages of play.
    • Rotax (RTX 12) - specially tapered studs.

    List price: $160

    Tip ! I am not really sure why these cleats are more expensive than Diadora Totti. They feature almost the same technologies with exception of Touch Control. I don’t think it is worth $50.
    Unless you find them for about $120, I would recommend “Totti” instead.

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  3. Diadora Brasil RTX 12
    4. Diadora Brasil RTX 12

    UPPER:

    • Kangaroo Leather – by far the best type of leather used in soccer shoes; ultra-soft, water-resistant and yet very durable (if properly taken care of).
    • Anti-stretch lining– prevents excessive stretching and ensures shape retention.
    • Central Lacing System

    MIDSOLE:

    • EVA Foam - a micro cellular foam material. It is tough but light, flexible and water-resistant. It offers great cushioning.
    • Removable anatomic insole featuring Dupont's exclusive Engage material that offers exceptional flexibility and is extremely lightweight. Engage assures maximum comfort, shock absorption, and reduces foot perspiration through a sanitized antibacterial treatment.
    • Double Action inserts – they offer additional shock absorption in the heel area and enhanced rebound in the forefoot.

    OUTSOLE:

    • PU (Polyurethane) – a versatile synthetic material (a dense foam) used in the outsoles of soccer cleats to provide excellent cushioning and durability. Also used in ball coverings to provide good touch and feel.
    • Axeler technology - Diadora's revolutionary system designed to facilitate the natural movement of the foot. It features a thread-like frame made of Tech Alloy, a special steel wire that is flexible, tough and extremely lightweight. This frame is inserted into the outsole, increasing forefoot flexibility while ensuring maximum stability along the sole and heel area. Axeler interconnects all 12 studs enhancing the player’s balance during all stages of play.
    • Rotax (RTX 12) - specially tapered studs.

    List price: $110

    Tip ! Excellent soccer cleats but…not for this price. Why?
    Because for that much money you’ll find better options. For example, Diadora Totti has an adventage over Diadora Brasil by featuring External Heel Counter that will provide you with more stability and support for your Achilles tendon. Search for a bargain. Read also my “Tip” for Diadora Carioca (below).

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  4. Diadora Carioca RTX 12
    5. Diadora Carioca RTX12

    UPPER:

    • Kangaroo Leather – by far the best type of leather used in soccer shoes; ultra-soft, water-resistant and yet very durable (if properly taken care of).
    • Anti-stretch lining – prevents excessive stretching and ensures shape retention.
    • Central Lacing System

    MIDSOLE:

    • EVA Foam - a micro cellular foam material. It is tough but light, flexible and water-resistant. It offers great cushioning.
    • Removable EVA Foam inserts.

    OUTSOLE:

    • PU (Polyurethane) – a versatile synthetic material (a dense foam) used in the outsoles of soccer cleats to provide excellent cushioning and durability. Also used in ball coverings to provide good touch and feel.
    • Axeler technology - Diadora's revolutionary system designed to facilitate the natural movement of the foot. It features a thread-like frame made of Tech Alloy, a special steel wire that is flexible, tough and extremely lightweight. This frame is inserted into the outsole, increasing forefoot flexibility while ensuring maximum stability along the sole and heel area. Axeler interconnects all 12 studs enhancing the player’s balance during all stages of play.
    • Rotax (RTX 12) - specially tapered studs.

    List price: $80

    Tip ! The least expensive Kangaroo leather cleats of RTX 12 shoes. Let’s compare them to the Brasil model (same style with central lacing and without External Heel Counter).
    The differences are minor (in my opinion): outsole material (Engage material vs. Eva Foam) and Double Action inserts (additional shock absorption) in Brasil’s models.
    Basically if you can’t find Diadora Brasil for a similar price, I would recommend buying these Diadora soccer cleats or (even better) add $20-$30 and purchase Diadora Totti.

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  5. Diadora Attiva Plus R RTX 12
    6. Diadora Attiva Plus R RTX 12

    UPPER:

    • Full-grain Leather - calf-skin leather that need some breaking-in time to soften but very durable and comfortable afterwards.
    • Touch Control – a special application on the forefoot for enhanced ball control.
    • Partially hidden loop lacing system - for a uniform kicking surface.

    MIDSOLE:

    • EVA Foam - a micro cellular foam material. It is tough but light, flexible and water-resistant. It offers great cushioning.

    OUTSOLE:

    • PU (Polyurethane) – a versatile synthetic material (a dense foam) used in the outsoles of soccer cleats to provide excellent cushioning and durability. Also used in ball coverings to provide good touch and feel.
    • Axeler technology - Diadora's revolutionary system designed to facilitate the natural movement of the foot. It features a thread-like frame made of Tech Alloy, a special steel wire that is flexible, tough and extremely lightweight. This frame is inserted into the outsole, increasing forefoot flexibility while ensuring maximum stability along the sole and heel area. Axeler interconnects all 12 studs enhancing the player’s balance during all stages of play.
    • Rotax (RTX 12) - specially tapered studs.

    List price: $50

    Tip ! Make sure that you do not mistake these cleats with Diadora Attiva Plus RTX 12. There is a very small difference in the names (letter “R” between "Plus" and "RTX") that could cause confusion. But the difference is much more significant. I just want to make sure you’ll be aware of it.
    Full-grain leather will not give you as much comfort and feel of the ball as Kangaroo leather. Also lack of External Heel Counter lowers these cleats’ stability and support for your Achilles tendon.

    Why I don’t recommend buying these Diadora soccer cleats for more than $40?

    1. You can add $25-$30 (easy to say, right?) and purchase Diadora Carioca RTX 12 made of Kangaroo leather.
    2. If you don’t need RTX 12 with Axeler (good not for only firm but for soft surfaces), you’ll be better of buying Diadora Carioca MD 25 (25 circular studs very good for hard and firm grounds) that feature Kangaroo leather upper and they cost…about $40.

    Summarizing, do not buy these Diadora soccer cleats unless…
    …their price is lower than $40 and/or
    …you prefer Axeler technology, Touch Control application and partially hidden Lacing System over Kangaroo leather.

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Diadora Soccer Cleats MD
  1. Diadora Carioca MD 25
    2. Diadora Carioca MD 25

    UPPER:

    • Kangaroo Leather – by far the best type of leather used in soccer shoes; ultra-soft, water-resistant and yet very durable (if properly taken care of).

    MIDSOLE:

    • EVA Foam - a micro cellular foam material. It is tough but light, flexible and water-resistant. It offers great cushioning.

    OUTSOLE:

    • PU (Polyurethane) – a versatile synthetic material (a dense foam) used in the outsoles of soccer cleats to provide excellent cushioning and durability. Also used in ball coverings to provide good touch and feel.
    • MD 25 – 25 circular, molded cleats.

    List price: $40

    Tip ! If you play soccer mostly on hard surfaces and don’t really care (or believe in) about special features and technologies (or simply can’t afford expensive cleats), this is your best option (of all soccer cleats, not only from Diadora).
    They are the least expensive Kangaroo leather soccer cleats on the market.

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  2. Diadora Brasil Elite MD PU
    3. Diadora Brasil Elite MD PU

    UPPER:

    • Kangaroo Leather – by far the best type of leather used in soccer shoes; ultra-soft, water-resistant and yet very durable (if properly taken care of).
    • Anti-stretch lining – prevents excessive stretching and ensures shape retention.
    • Central Lacing System

    MIDSOLE:

    • EVA Foam - a micro cellular foam material. It is tough but light, flexible and water-resistant. It offers great cushioning.
    • Removable anatomic insole featuring Dupont's exclusive Engage material that offers exceptional flexibility and is extremely lightweight. Engage assures maximum comfort, shock absorption, and reduces foot perspiration through a sanitized antibacterial treatment.
    • Double Action inserts – they offer additional shock absorption in the heel area and enhanced rebound in the forefoot.

    OUTSOLE:

    • PU (Polyurethane) – a versatile synthetic material (a dense foam) used in the outsoles of soccer cleats to provide excellent cushioning and durability. Also used in ball coverings to provide good touch and feel.
    • Axeler technology - Diadora's revolutionary system designed to facilitate the natural movement of the foot. It features a thread-like frame made of Tech Alloy, a special steel wire that is flexible, tough and extremely lightweight. This frame is inserted into the outsole, increasing forefoot flexibility while ensuring maximum stability along the sole and heel area. Axeler interconnects all 12 studs enhancing the player’s balance during all stages of play.
    • MD PU – 12 circular, molded cleats.

    List price: $110

    Tip ! The best of Diadora soccer cleats for use on Hard and Firm fields. They are made of Kangaroo leather and feature all great Diadora’s technologies, making them very comfortable cleats.
    If you can’t fit these Diadora soccer cleats into your budget, consider buying Full-grain leather Diadora Attiva MD or Kangaroo leather Diadora Carioca MD 25.

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  3. Diadora Attiva MD PU
    4. Diadora Attiva MD PU

    UPPER:

    • Full-grain Leather – calf-skin leather that need some breaking-in time to soften but very durable and comfortable afterwards.
    • Touch Control – a special application on the forefoot for enhanced ball control.
    • Partially hidden loop lacing system - for a uniform kicking surface.

    MIDSOLE:

    • EVA Foam - a micro cellular foam material. It is tough but light, flexible and water-resistant. It offers great cushioning.

    OUTSOLE:

    • PU (Polyurethane) – a versatile synthetic material (a dense foam) used in the outsoles of soccer cleats to provide excellent cushioning and durability. Also used in ball coverings to provide good touch and feel.
    • Axeler technology - Diadora's revolutionary system designed to facilitate the natural movement of the foot. It features a thread-like frame made of Tech Alloy, a special steel wire that is flexible, tough and extremely lightweight. This frame is inserted into the outsole, increasing forefoot flexibility while ensuring maximum stability along the sole and heel area. Axeler interconnects all 12 studs enhancing the player’s balance during all stages of play.
    • MD PU – 12 circular, molded cleats.

    List price: $45

    Tip ! This is a smart alternative option for those who are looking for Diadora soccer cleats to play on hard and firm surfaces and unfortunately can’t spend $100- $120 on Kangaroo leather cleats.
    Just remember, if Kangaroo leather is your top priority and not some special features (i.e. Axle, External Hell Counter, Touch Control etc.), select Diadora Carioca MD 25.

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