I haven't tried the water spray technique, will give that one a try. I got a pair of Adidas Predator Pulses and they completely ripped up my feet with little circles of dead skin near the bottom of the instep. It's gotten less severe as I have used the cleats more and more, but a player recommended ...

I hate the winter here in Colorado because there's snow and the fields are wet and it's difficult to play soccer. In Colorado the only way I stay in game shape is playing indoor soccer, but it's $$$ !!!