Nike Mercurial Vapor VI Football Boots - Dark Obsidian/White/Cool Mint

Editor — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:04:00 GMT

SoccerBible introduces you to the evolution of the Mercurial speed range with the launch of the new Nike Mercurial Vapor VI football boots. This Dark Obsidian/White/Cool Mint colourway provides a contrast to the Violet Pop launch colourway, but can this football boot live up to the high standard set by its predecessor...

Weighing in at just 230grams (US size 9), the brand new Nike Mercurial Vapor VI football boots have been developed to cope with the rigours of the modern game, and to be the next generation in speed football boots. Design input and feedback for the Vapor VI has come from various players across the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Theo Walcott and Alexandre Pato. This player interaction has enabled Nike to build a boot that will deliver performance to players who know that a split second makes all the difference!

The upper of the Nike Mercurial Vapor VI football boots has a slightly different surface texture to previous incarnations, but is once again made from a soft, supple Teijin synthetic material. The upper material is engineered to conform to your foot's shape for comfort, and has been enhanced with ball-coating on the lateral forefoot to improve ball touch and grip whilst dribbling at top speed. A popular feature of the Vapor series which has been retained is the lace-cover, made from a stretch-synthetic-leather material to increase the ball contact area and provide a smooth ball striking area.

The Nike Mercurial Vapor VI football boots have a re-engineered glass fibre chassis, which features the new Vapor Traction II design. Incorporating 8 core-out studs for reduced weight, the new design provides multi-directional traction for improved grip and speed on the field, with central traction arms for acceleration and deceleration. Another unique feature are the spikes at the fore of the sole-plate, inspired by track spikes, the concentrated forefoot traction zone grips at the toe-off for an extra burst of speed.

The brand new Nike Mercurial Vapor VI football boots are sure to cause a lot of debate, not least because they are priced at £180 GBP. But we're looking forward to seeing a host of Vapor players taking to the pitch, wearing this next generation in the Mercurial series. And for the rest of us, the Nike Vapor VI football boots will be available from 1st April and can be pre-ordered from 22nd March.

Nike Mercurial Vapor VI Football Boots - Violet Pop/Total Orange/Dark Obsidian

Editor — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:01:00 GMT

The SoccerBible is proud to exclusively unveil the brand new Nike Mercurial Vapor VI football boots, a very highly anticipated boot release! Until now we've been drooling over the Nike Superfly II football boots, which have provided us with an insight into what to expect from the Vapor VI, and now we can find out...

The Nike Mercurial Vapor range has an army of loyal fans, who have been keen to find out what developments Nike have made with the Vapor. And the SoccerBible is the only place on the web you can find the answers your questions, and provide you with full and exclusive images of the Nike Mercurial Vapor VI football boots.

Tipping the scales at a mere 230grams (US size 9), the Mercurial Vapor VI will bring you up to pace with the modern game. Design input and feedback has come from players across the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Theo Walcott and Alexandre Pato. Enabling Nike to create the ultimate pro level football boot for players who know that a split second makes all the difference!

The upper of the Nike Mercurial Vapor VI football boots is made from a soft and supple Teijin synthetic material, engineered to conform to your foot's shape for ultimate comfort. The re-engineered upper is enhanced with specifically placed ball-control coating on the lateral forefoot, to aid control of the ball at top speed, and the unique colourway and pattern is designed to help your team-mates find your feet!

The Vapor VI benefits from a stretch-synthetic leather lace cover to increase ball contact area for improved accuracy and touch, whilst an internal heel counter helps lock down the foot for a snug, secure fit.

A glass fibre chassis brings you closer to the new enhanced traction elements. The new technology includes direct injected studs, incorporating 8 cored-out studs to provide a dramatic 12% weight reduction whilst enhancing strength and durability. A new Vapor Traction II design, means the forefoot studs are shaped to offer multidirectional traction, with central arms for acceleration/deceleration and optimal sprint traction. Acceleration and sprinting is further enhanced by concentrated forefoot zonal spikes, inspired by tracks spikes to optimise grip at toe-off for an extra burst of speed, giving you an advantage over the opposition!

We're looking forward to seeing our favourite Nike Mercurial Vapor players weaving their magic on pitches around the globe, and with this unique launch colourway you'll be sure to spot them! You can be the first to step onto pitch, and get your team-mates talking about the Nike Vapor VI football boots. They go on pre-order from 22nd March ahead of a 1st April release, although this innovative new speed boot will set you back £180 GBP!

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Nike Mercurial Vapor VI Football Boots - Dark Obsidian/White/Cool Mint

Nike Mercurial Vapor VI Football Boots - Violet Pop/Total Orange/Dark Obsidian