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Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly CR7 III Football Boots - Blue/Red/Obsidian

Soccer_Boots — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:31:00 GMT

Man of the moment Cristiano Ronaldo today unveiled his striking new pinstripe look - the Nike CR7 Mercurial Superfly III football boots! Bringing a new styled look to the pitch, Cristaino Ronaldo will front a new Nike CR7 collection headlined by his most abstract soccer shoes to date...

After weeks of anticipation and forum gossip, SoccerBible are excited to introduce the new CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III, with exclusive photography of the next instalment of Cristiano Ronaldo's bespoke football boots! Few boot ranges could pull off such an outrageous colourway, but if there was one boot that could get away with it then it would be the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots.

Nike seem to save their most eccentric and eye-catching colour schemes for the Mercurial Vapor Superfly, which is perhaps one of the reasons they have such a cult following! One thing all Superfly wearers can guarantee is that when they step onto the pitch they'll get noticed, and the new Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 III football boots have picked up where the previous versions left off...making headlines!

Super light and super strong, the new CR7 Superfly III soccer shoes are set to take the spotlight and ignite the boot world once again, in a time when it seems the rivalry between adidas and Nike has never been fiercer. This ultra eye-catching new colourway is perfect for one of football's global icons, and if there's one player who has got the skills to back up his footwear, it's Cristiano Ronaldo!

The original CR7 Superfly football boots divided boot fans on a scale never seen before! They broke the mould for unique boot design with an extravagant pattern suitable for only one man. Cristiano Ronaldo's unique style, persona and flair was packaged into a boot that stole the spotlight wherever it went! It didn't seem possible that Nike could eclipse the Safari, but they've once again proved the doubters wrong!

The CR7 Collection is designed to mirror the performance and style Cristiano Ronaldo embodies with a disruptive graphic treatment on the left and right side of the boot. As CR moves into position or tracks back the left side of his boot reveals a subtle pinstripe effect with a clear screen and pattern treatment. In contrast, the right side features a bold contemporary stripe of Mach blue and Solar red which is a signature color theme throughout the collection.

As performance footwear, the Nike CR7 Superfly soccer cleats tip the scales at around 210g, with the focus on explosive speed and traction. Combined with the integrated Flywire technology, the unique adaptive traction system features the two NikeSense studs that extend into softer ground to deliver extra grip and enhance agility.

Every technical design element on the sole-unit is constructed to offer superior traction and acceleration. The unique Vapor traction pattern and direct inject dual density heel studs gives rock-steady stability and explosive acceleration. Whereas other boots look to gain speed through minimum weight, the Superfly III is all about accelerating you to your top speed as quick as possible.

If you want to get your hands on a pair of the stunning new Blue/Red/Obsidian Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly CR7 III football boots, Nike have priced their newest release at around £280 GBP / $400 USD / €330 EURO and they're available from from selected retailers from 18th November.

Now you've had a look at the brand new Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly CR7 III football boots, are you a fan? Share your thoughts with the SoccerBible community online, on Twitter and on Facebook.

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III Football Boots – Volt/Purple/Retro

Editor — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Not content with releasing the brand new T90's, Nike had decided to vamp up all their boot silo's with new colourways, and the Vapor Superfly has had quite possibly the most dramatic makeover. The new Volt/Purple/Retro colours are certainly eye-catching, and as this is a Superfly we're expecting plenty of reaction......(read more)

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III Football Boots – Granite/Purple/White/Red

Editor — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:01:00 GMT

There are few boot ranges that provoke as much reaction as the Nike Mercurials, with a loyal fanbase and some of the most eye-catching boots around, every new release is greeted with a huge reaction. So we're expecting there to be a lot of excitement over these new Granite/Purple/White/Red Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III football boots......(read more)

Nike CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III Football Boots – Black/Volt/Dark Shadow

Soccer_Boots — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:01:00 GMT

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Last year, Nike introduced to a soccer shoe that set a new standard in signature boot design. The CR7 Safari Superfly II shook the boot world like nothing before, sending ripples through the boot community on its path to becoming the most talked about soccer shoe ever.

Now half a year on, after weeks of anticipation and forum gossip, SoccerBible.com are excited to introduce the new CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III - the next instalment of Cristiano Ronaldo's bespoke signature Nike Superfly boots!

SoccerBible.com is your only destination for exclusive imagery of the brand new Nike CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III football boots! Take a look through our gallery images as we take you through one of the most exciting boot releases of 2011.

The original Safari Superfly II football boots divided boot fans on a scale never seen before! They broke the mould for unique boot design with an extravagant pattern suitable for only one man. Cristiano Ronaldo's unique style, persona and flair was packaged into a boot that stole the spotlight wherever it went! Now six months and countless goals later, CR7 has commanded his own signature Superfly III.

The biggest boot in football needs the biggest stage! Cristiano Ronaldo will debut his new CR Superfly III football boots at the hugely anticipated 'El Clasico' on 16/04/11 at the Santiago Bernabeu. The clash of the titans match will mark the debut of Cristiano Ronaldo's new Superfly III boots as he goes toe-to-toe with adiZero superstar Lionel Messi.

The new CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III football boots build on the classic heritage of the Nike Safari print featured in Cristiano Ronaldo's first signature boot. High-performance innovation is the hallmark of the Mercurial range, and the CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III features a striking tonal black-on-black safari print.

The print, that was inspired by the 1987 Nike Air Safari running shoe, has been reinvigorated on the second evolution of Cristiano Ronaldo's signature boot. The unique print design wraps the entire boot for a bold blacked-out effect, with a distinctive volt green geometric pattern on the heel and trademark swoosh wrapping the forefoot.

The new CR Mercurial Superfly III boots arrive just one month after the launch of the Superfly III. Ignoring the distinctive Safari print, the main difference that sets the new CR Superfly III boots apart is the new instep pattern. Nike don't go into detail about the reasons behind this, but we can assume it's another design feature used to set apart and distinguish a 'CR' Superfly.

The new CR Mercurial Superfly III is noticeably similar to the volt yellow/black Superfly I released in July 2009. It's maybe no coincidence that this particular boot was Ronaldo's first Mercurial Superfly he wore as a Real Madrid player. Two years on and Ronaldo's on-field personality and flair has translated into his footwear like nobody could have imagined. An incredible 54 goals in 57 appearances for Real Madrid means Nike's lead Mercurial man is stronger than ever!

The new Nike CR Mercurial Superfly III football boots will be available to pre-order from 15/04/11 from selected retailers. As expected, the CR Superfly boots will cost the same as your standard Superfly III at £275 GBP /$400 USD. The boot has also been released as a Mercurial Vapor. To see our full CR Mercurial Vapor boot article click here.

Now you've had a full and exclusive look at the brand new Nike CR Mercurial Vapor Superfly III football boots, we'd love to hear your opinions...

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Nike Mercurial Superfly II Football Boots

Editor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:55:00 GMT

SoccerBible is your first destination for the full and exclusive unveiling of the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II football boots! ...(read more)

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly Orion Blue/Metallic Silver/Dark Obsidian

Boot Spy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:47:00 GMT

The new Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly colourway has arrived! The next launch for the Superfly football boots will be the Orion Blue/Metallic Silver/Dark Obsidian, adding to the Platinum/Hot Red and Black/Volt colours already available.

The Superfly has already proved popular with top pro and amateur players alike and adds to Nike's range of speed football boots. Of course, there has already been plenty written and said about the Mercurial Vapor Superfly, from the explosive launch, controversial re-release and the goal-scoring exploits across the globe, but it's no secret we're big fans of the Vapor football boots here at the SoccerBible.

At the SoccerBible we've been championing Nike's innovations and attempts to create a pure speed soccer cleat. So you can understand we're excited to announce the Orion Blue/Metallic Silver/Dark Obsidian colour is available for pre-order now, as it will be hitting stores a month later on 1st November 2009.

For those of you new to the Superfly phenomenon, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Nike spent two years developing and crafting their latest line of top performance speed boots, promising us one of the most advanced football boots ever. Plenty of innovation went into creating the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots, including the controversial Nike Flywire technology.

The Nike Flywire technology has strategically placed filaments across the upper of the boot to act like cables on a suspension bridge, designed to offer support precisely where the foot needs it. When the central lacing system is done up the cables form a supportive wrap around the foot, meaning you don't need additional material and support, which helps to make the superfly super-light.

Another unique feature of the Superfly football boots is the clean boot surface, the upper is not interrupted with excessive or unnecessary stitching, instead there is one seam tucked away at the heel of the boot. And whilst we're talking about unique features, we can't forget to the responsive carbon fibre sole-plate. Featuring injected TPU studs configured for speed and hollowed out so they are more lightweight and stronger due to the rounded structure.

There is currently no other boot available like the Nike Vapor Superfly, and the performance advantages this football boot offers have made it the boot choice of Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Franck Ribery and Didier Drogba, an impressive list of players and a true endorsement for the boots performance!

The new Orion Blue Nike Superfly colourway is a stunning addition to an exclusive family of football boots. Available for pre-order now, these boots are released on 1st November for around £225 GBP, but we're just looking forward to seeing the players take to the field wearing this new Superfly colourway.

Speed Football Boots - Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly Volt Yellow/Black - 01/07/09

Editor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:33:00 GMT

Nike have been quick to follow up the return of the Vapor Superfly football boots with the release of a brand new colourway. SoccerBible was privileged to exclusively preview the Platinum/Hot Red colour, and now Nike have unveiled their brand new slick looking Volt Yellow/Black Superfly colourway.

This new Volt Yellow/Black Superfly colourway goes on pre-order from today, along with the Platinum/Hot Red Superfly football boots, and the boots will be dispatched and actually hit the shelves from the 1st August.

The Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots are the perfect combination of innovative technology and synthetic materials, engineered for a lightweight speed and performance football boot.

The upper of the Superfly is made from a single skin teijin material, which is not only lightweight but is thin to give great ball feel and control. Strength and a supported fit come from the Flywire technology, with threads wrapping around the foot and acting like cables on a suspension bridge.

The outsole of the Nike Superfly football boots is a combination of carbon-fibre and composite materials. Which deliver an unrivalled strong and lightweight sole-plate, with studs configured to increase traction, speed and movement.

With all this innovative technology packed into a football boot weighing a mere 185g, it is no wonder a host of players including Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Luis Fabiano and Franck Ribery are all clambering for a pair of Nike Vapor Superfly football boots.

The new Volt Yellow/Black colourway is extremely slick looking, with a matte and gloss black finish and stand-out yellow Nike swoosh. This new colourway is available throughout the Vapor range, from the Nike Vapor V football boots down to the Mercurial Veloci football boots, and is a great colour option for all players wanting to take their game to the next level!

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly - Platinum/Hot Red/White - 26/06/09

Editor — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:25:00 GMT

The Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots are here! One of the most innovative football boots ever designed disappeared for some final testing, but have now returned stronger than ever...

The performance of the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots has never been in question, which is why players including Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Franck Ribery have continued to electrify pitches with their displays.

Nike have made sure one of their most innovative football boots ever will reach customers in prime condition. With any previous issues rectified, through additional Teijin synthetic material condensed into the material layers, to make up the strong and lightweight single skin upper.

The SoccerBible was on the front row for the international launch of the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots back in February. So we are once again proud to be involved with the unveiling of a brand new Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boot, and introduce the Platinum/Hot Red/White Superfly.

The design of the Nike Vapor Superfly football boots has revolutionised the world of football boots, by taking lightweight boots to another level. Nike have implemented their unique Flywire technology, designed to make a football boot stronger without sacrificing weight.

The essence of Flywire is to utilise high-strength threads, acting like the cables on a suspension bridge to give lots of support and strength, thus reducing the amount of material required for the upper.

The Nike Vapor Superfly football boots have kept the sole plate from the Vapor SL, but made a few modifications. The new studs are hollowed out to reduce material and weight, whilst increasing the studs strength through the rounded structure.

The carbon-fibre plate is one of the lightest sole units around, with a unique stud configuration to help players accelerate quicker, react quicker and change the game quicker!

The upper of the Nike Vapor Superfly football boots is made from a Teijin synthetic material. This single skin upper is ultra-thin, to give excellent ball touch and feel, so the Superfly is unrivalled when it comes to close ball-control. Nike have further improved control of the ball at speed, by identifying the key speed touch area and applying a special coating to the upper of the boot to improve grip.

The release of the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots has been highly anticipated, and we are pleased to confirm a date has been set for the Superfly to hit the shelves! They will be available for pre-order from 1st July and will be released on the 1st August for around £225. Equipping you with one the lightest and fastest football boots ever to be created!

Speed Football Boots - What's so special about the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly? - 12/03/09

Editor — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:45:00 GMT

We've seen them perform on pitch and listened to the hype, now it's time to find out what's so special about the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots?

Nike promised us one of the most advanced football boots ever, with such professionals as Cristiano Ronaldo, Theo Walcott, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Dani Alves all queueing up to try them out! SoccerBible now gets the official answers from Nike on the four innovations that went into creating the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots:

1. NIKE Flywire
"Strategically placed filaments act like cables on a suspension bridge and offer support precisely where the foot needs it. The lightest football boot Nike has ever made, Flywire technology allowed the shoe to be stripped of all unnecessary pieces without compromising durability."

NIKE Flywire

2. Vapor Traction: Carbon fibre outsole
"Superfly's revolutionary outsole combines a 3 layers/12 bars carbon fibre thermoplastic chassis engineered for flexibility (forefoot) and stiffness (arch), with direct injection molded studs. The 12% weight reduction was achieved by coring-out the 4 heel studs as well as 4 of the forefoot ones."

Vapor Traction, carbon fibre outsole

3. Ball control coating
"Keeping control of the ball at speed is crucial for the Mercurial player. Gathering insights from our key assets, we've identified the key speed touch area and have applied a special coating to the upper of the boot to improve grip."

Ball control coating

4. Uncompromsing lightweight performance
"Weighing a mere 185g, the 2009 Mercurial Vapor Superfly combines the best materials and technologies available in the industry. Hand-crafted in Italy, it is another example of Nike's obsession for weight reduction."

lightweight performance

Speed Football Boots - Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly Play Test 27/02/09

SB Editor — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:50:00 GMT

As part of the official launch event for the new Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots, a selection of VIPs were given the opportunity to experience this new boot first hand. Naturally, the SoccerBible's resident boot experts were on hand to sample this highly anticipated boot.

Taking place at Manchester United's Carrington Training ground, our SoccerBible man was given his kit and the weapon of choice for the session - a brand spanking new pair of Mercurial Vapor Superfly's. "From simply opening the box and lifting out a boot, it is incredible how genuinely light these boots are!" our boot tester commented. And weighing in at 185g, this comment comes as no surprise. But there wasn't much time to admire them, as we were taken into the indoor playing arena to put the boots through their paces.

Above: the re-designed studs of the Vapor Superfly

The Mercurial Vapor Superfly has been in development for two years and over that time has seen many amendments, improvements and tweaks to make it Nike's lightest boot to date. Running out onto the hybrid astro turf/grass surface our boot tester could already feel the benefit of not having a heavy boot weighing the foot down.

Players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who both had extensive input and feedback throughout the development process, demand a boot that drives acceleration, grip and offers lots of stability. With our boot tester going through some sprint bursts and darting movements around the pitch, it became aparant Nike have addressed these needs.

Our boot tester commented that changing direction quickly felt a lot easier thanks to the traction from the studs - which have also been redesigned to be stronger yet lighter.

You'll notice that the studs are now hollowed out to make this possible - also removing unnecessary weight from the centre of the stud.

The Vapor Superfly retains the carbon-fiber sole plate first seen on the Vapor SL, but with one vital change - the addition of an extra stud under the ball of the foot for faster direction change and stopping. This was added as the result of feedback from the quickest of players, most notably Didier Drogba. These are players that run very fast, and often a split second change in direction is needed to beat a defender or gain some space. The initial feedback from our boot tester was that this seemed to do the trick, but it was to be put against the clock with the next part of the play test.

Above: The Mercurial Speed Test Course

The Mercurial Speed test was designed to see who was the fastest to the ball, and who is the fastest with the ball over a bespoke 45m track. Earlier in the season, Aaron Lennon and Gabriel Agbonlahor set the pace - now it was our boot tester's turn! With all the technology incorporated into the Superfly, this is the perfect test for agillity, speed and control. After a quick warm up, our man posted a non-too-shabby time of 15.57 seconds - although this was not good enough to knock Aaron Lennon off the top spot.

Above: Speed Test challengers waiting for the results

Our tester reported that the boot was feeling snug and comfortable, even after the stresses from the speed test. The Superfly uses a Teijin synthetic upper, which feels super-thin and light. This gives the boot a "second-skin" like feel and combines well with the taught fit of the Flywire technology. Leaning towards a slim, tighter fit, the Superfly reverts to a traditional lacing system which no longer has a lace cover, unlike it's Mercurial Vapor SL counterpart.

Above: Lacing up the Superfly

It's all very well turning and sprinting, but what are the Superfly's like to actually play with? On to another area of the Carrington complex for a quick match, where our boot tester's skills would be put to a proper test! The subsequent match gave plenty of opportunities to get a feel for the boots with a ball and in pressure situations - the new upper feeling close and silky as passes were sprayed around, shots were fired in and challenges avoided.

Those of you who love your Mercurials won't be disappointed with the new Superfly in this department and our boot tester reported there was plenty of ball feel from the boot - a very important factor when considering a new boot purchase.

Overall, our boot tester was very impressed with this latest release. The combination of materials and technology make for an excellent elite level boot and those worried about the Superfly not living up to the hype surrounding it can rest easy. We're sure you'll be just as eager to get your feet into a pair and equally pleased with the performance this boot delivers!

The Superfly will make their on-pitch debut when Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic face off for the return leg of the Champions League. Manchester United host Inter Milan on March 11th, which is also the day you'll be able to pre-order your pair - along with the rest of the Mercurial series including the Vapor V. The Superfly boots are expected to retail at £225 GBP and will no doubt be in huge demand once they hit the shelves from 1st April 09. Last year, when Ronaldo debuted the Mercurial Vapor IV against Newcastle, the Portugese star hit his first United hat-trick. We can only wait with mass anticipation as to what may happen this time around...