Football Boots

Nike Launches the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II Soccer Boot

Published on February 25, 2010

[digg=http://digg.com/soccer/Nike_Launches_the_Mercurial_Vapor_SuperFly_II_Soccer_Boot]With the help of Cristiano Ronaldo, Nike has officially launched its much anticipated Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II soccer boot.

The boot launch took place in London yesterday as part of Nike’s Write History event. With coverage of the event via Twitter and Facebook, online footie boot fans were the first to get a look at the shoes that Ronaldo is expected to debut on the field in La Liga action for Real Madrid this weekend.

According to Nike the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II is:

…a lightweight boot featuring a new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II features a reengineered upper for enhanced fit and ball control for fast feet. The vibrant ultra-violet color boosts visibility on the pitch.

In developing NIKE SENSE adaptive traction technology, designers created an adaptive stud that can extend and retract by up to 3mm, based on ground conditions and pressure exerted by the player. Directionally positioned blades maximize cutting and allow for quick changes of direction, while secondary toe traction provides added toe-off power for those first critical steps. The result is a boot that enables greater speed in all directions.

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