People are more aware of their rights now. People are now more aware of what is happening around them and even more aware because of the social networking sites and social media. However, there are some individuals still who are way too simple and way too simple. They do not know that their rights are being violated if someone else is taking their picture without consent and then using their image without permission. A recent example is that of the tea-seller from Pakistan whose image went viral on
Facebook after a random person clicked his picture and posted it. The tea-seller is so ignorant and yet so simple that he didn’t know what was going on when people started visiting his stall to meet him and know more about him. He freaked out. His image got subjected to a whole lot of image violations and random people trolled his photo by writing whatever they desired to write over his image. Here, there are people who break the laws and then there is this tea-seller. Two wrongs can never make a right.
In western society however, there is more awareness which is good. As evidence is shown by the example that in recent years, athletes belonging from various sports in college charged lawsuits against the famous video games company Electronic Arts (EA) (the one that appears in starting of Need for Speed game) and National College of Athletic Association (NCAA). the lawsuits filed stand for a much larger group of individuals who got affected due to this violation. These are pretty much class action suits and include Ed O’Bannon as one of the plaintiffs who was a former star of UCLA basketball. Ed O’Bannon started the legal action after witnessing that his cartoon image was being used as player in a video game without informing him and without taking his permission.
The above two examples reflect that even a common man is not safe and his image can get hurt anytime, so what do we have to protect the champions and footballers?
Sports agencies understand the responsibility of protecting image of the star sportsmen. These agencies also understand that there are people from general public (inclusive of businessmen and executives )who ‘need’ the images for one or another valid reason. Sports agencies make it easier for individuals to get hands on the image they want by the permission of owner. Awareness saves both sides from mess.
Gone are the days when soccer shoes were considered as a luxury for players. Today, these shoes are a necessity. Shoes are mandatory even if you are not a professional player. A good pair of soccer shoes protects you from grievous injuries and gives you a good balance for playing. If you are just starting out to play soccer, you can invest in an affordable pair, so that you can stay protected at all times while playing. While it is true that a player is only as good as his talent, it cannot be denied that soccer shoes help players to bring out the potential of their talents by helping them to balance and pass the ball well. If you are considering getting a pair of these shoes, here are some important points that you need to keep in mind.
Have a clear budget
Soccer shoes start anywhere from a reasonable $40 and go up to over $400. So, you need to have a budget in mind so that you can take a look at shoes in that range. Never yield to temptation by the sugar-coated words of the store staff or get influenced by your friend who has a costly pair of shoes. You should never overshoot your budget as it can lead to unnecessary financial crisis later on.
Comfort over style
Yes, a stylish and bright coloured soccer shoe might catch your eye as soon as you start looking around. You might also be thrilled to find that this shoe is within your price range. However, when you wear them, you feel a tight, tingling sensation in your toes. What would you do then? Would you still take this shoe so that you flaunt the same before your co-players? If yes, you are making a blunder here. You will make your toes suffer this way, and this will lead to severe injuries. Never buy shoes that you are not comfortable in, even if the price is low and even if the style is remarkable. Comfort should always be your priority while buying soccer shoes.
Get the right size
Though this may look like the most basic rule to follow, most of the people make mistakes in this. Some of them get shoes that are one size bigger than their usual shoes so that their toes are free and it is easier for them to kick the ball. However, this concept is wrong. When shoes are loose, you tend to lose contact with the ball too quickly, thereby resulting in nasty falls.
Analyse prices
Don’t buy shoes from the first store that you step into. Once you have narrowed down to few choices that you like, note down the models and visit two or three more stores to compare the rates. When you shop around and negotiate more, there are chances that you might get good deals on the shoes of your choice. When comparing, do not compare the price factor alone. Check for the quality of shoes in all the stores. Though they look like similar shoes, some stores may try to exploit you by stocking duplicate shoes.