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Speed Football Boots: Nike Mercurial Vapor IV - 28/07/08

Speed Football Boots: Nike Mercurial Vapor IV - 28/07/08

Cristiano Ronaldo was the first footballer in the world to wear the Nike Mercurial Vapor IV football boots in the new Pine Green colour. These Nike football boots had their debut at EURO 2008 after a hugely successful 2007/08 season for the Vapor football boots.

The Nike Mercurial Vapor IV football boots were released for the 2007/08 season with such star players as Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic wearing the football boots. The boots has been a massive success, and responsible for some truly unique and exceptional performances. Ibrahimovic won the Serie A title for Inter Milan scoring two crucial goals in the Vapors, Drogba single handedly disposed of Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final, while Cristiano Ronaldo had a record breaking season scoring an amazing 42 goals in total.

Still currently available are the Orange Peel, Sports Red and Vivid Blue colours for the Nike Mercurial Vapor IV football boots. However, for EURO 2008 Cristiano Ronaldo premiered the Pine Green Vapors which looked stunning with his Portugal kit. The Vapor's actually had a more successful tournament than Portugal and Ronaldo, and are now due to be released for sale on 11th August.

The Nike Mercurial range of football boots are all designed for speed. The design is aerodynamic, with a sleek lace cover providing a better boot-to-ball contact area. The microfibre synthetic upper is thin and lightweight, without compromising protection, and gives a great touch and feel for the ball due to it's glove-like fit and second skin feel. The fibre-composite sole has a unique stud configuration to provide extra traction, all combined with a weight of just 225g the Nike Vapor IV football boots optimise a players speed.

Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Vital Statistics

How Attached To Upper: Injected
Insole Material: EVA foam
Insole Removable: yes
Lacin Covered
Midsole Material: Contoured speed last.
Midsole performance features: Internal chassis creates instant acceleration.
Outsole Material: TPU
Primary Upper Material: Teijin microfibre

Stud Material: PU
Stud Shape: Bladed
Studs Removable: no
Suitable For: Firm Natural Surfaces

Approximate Weight: 225g
Around: £120

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