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Champions League News - Boot Spotting! - 17/09/09

Editor — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:21:00 GMT

Our keen SoccerBible boot spotters found there was a wide variety of football boots on show during lastnight's Champions League matches. There were some excellent individual performances from players wearing boots they clearly feel comfortable in to deliver on the pitch...

MADJID BOUGHERRA

Nike Vapor Mercurial SL football boots

You don't see many players wearing Nike Mercurial SL football boots, but only a year ago they were the top of the range, most sought after boot. And it was Ranger's Madjid Bougherra who provided us with the reminder, surging forward from the halfway line before drilling the ball into the bottom corner, as Rangers drew 1-1 away to Stuttgart.

ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO

Reebok Valde Pro football boots

Shevchenko is back at the club were it all began over ten years ago, but he has proven he can still be inspirational to his Kiev colleagues. Shevchenko was playing in the white/blue Valde Pro football boots which match his Dynamo Kiev football kit, as his team defeated Rubin Kazan 3-1.

EDUARDO

Nike Vapor V football boots

Eduardo turned from villain to hero by scoring a late winner for Arsenal, creatively using his knee to turn the ball into the back of the net for a 3-2 victory over Standard Liege. Earlier in the game Eduardo had tried to show off with a cheeky back heel, but it was the wrong place and wrong time as it gifted Liege an early lead.

FREDERIC KANOUTE

Joma Total Fit 91football boots

Joma is largely worn by players in Spain, shame really as they produce quality boots. But Freddie Kanoute is one player who benefits from their performance, wearing the Total Fit football boots which are made from a single piece of leather. Kanoute was unable to get on the score sheet, but had a solid game during Sevilla's 2-0 victory over Unirea Urziceni.

GLEN JOHNSON

Lotto Zhero Leggenda football boots

Glen Johnson has become a potent weapon in Liverpool's attack, but everyone insists on talking about his defensive attributes. Does anyone care about how good in defence Roberto Carlos or Dani Alves are? A unique boot choice for Johnson as he wears the Lotto Leggenda, and he was on good form in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Debrecen.

SULLEY MUNTARI

Nike AZT Supremacy football boots

Most interesting boot choice of the evening goes to Inter Milan's Sulley Muntari, wearing the Nike AZT Supremacy football boots, a modern day classic which clearly still has the performance attributes to cope with the modern game.

The Champions League returned with a bang lastnight, with over twenty goals hitting the back of the net. There were some star performances, and some intriguing football boots on show, here's the SoccerBible's Champions League highlights...

CRISTIANO RONALDO

Nike Vapor Superfly football boots

Those eagle-eyed Vapor fans out there may have noticed Cristiano Ronaldo wearing a unique mixed-stud sole-plate on his Superfly football boots. Ronaldo was on top form lastnight as he converted two goals for his Real Madrid side, as they routed FC Zurich 5-2.

GRAFITE

adidas Predator football boots

A hat-trick from last season's 'Bundesliga player of the year' gave Wolfsburg a 3-1 vctory over CSKA Moscow. Brazilian striker Grafite was wearing a customised pair of adidas Predator football boots, which perfectly matched the colours of his Wolfsburg kit.

FILIPPO INZAGHI

Diadora LX football boots

Over the years Filippo Inzaghi has stayed true to his Diadora football boots, and for well over a decade the Italian has been prolific in front of goal. This again proved the case, as the 36 year old found the back of the net twice to give his Milan side a 2-1 victory over Marseille.

NICOLAS ANELKA

Puma v1.08 football boots

Wearing the Puma speed football boots to compliment his natural pace, Nicolas Anelka was first to a rebounded shot and drilled the ball into the back. The French striker was last season's Premier League top goalscorer, and in this game he scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Porto.

VINCENZO IAQUINTA

adidas Predator Conf. football boots

Iaquinta had worn Nike Vapor football boots for some time, and when you consider he is at a Nike sponsored club, it was a brave move to switch to adidas Predator football boots. But it's a switch that has helped forward player Iaquinta as he scored the only Juventus goal as they drew 1-1 at home to Bordeaux.

PAUL SCHOLES

Nike T90 Laser II football boots

Scholes was keen to move on from his controversial red card at the weekend, and scoring the winning goal against Besiktas was the perfect remedy. It was a hard-fought game, but that suited the United midfielder perfectly, and his headed goal was enough to give United a 1-0 victory.

Football News - Nike wars! - 29/04/09

Editor — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:53:00 GMT

We've had the adidas battles now it's time for the Nike wars! Looking ahead to tonight's UEFA Champions League semi-final between Manchester United and Arsenal, we've picked out the four key players as Cristiano Ronaldo, Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney and Cesc Fabregas, all Nike football boots wearers...

Cristiano Ronaldo - Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots

United fans will be hoping the Portuguese wizard will be at the top of his game to exploit a weakened Arsenal defence. Cristiano Ronaldo is once again the current Premier League top goalscorer, and after two goals at the weekend following his incredible strike against Porto he is in a rich vein of form.

The Superfly's talisman, Ronaldo benefits from a boot designed specifically for speed! Nike have been able to make a lightweight football boot thanks to their Flywire technology, which acts like the cables of a suspension bridge to support the foot and add strength to the boot.

The material of the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots is made from a teijin synthetic like the Vapor IV football boots Ronaldo wore for a year, and will be so familiar with when it comes to the boots response to ball touch and feel.

Theo Walcott - Nike Mercurial Vapor V football boots

Theo Walcott is probably the player United fans are the most worried about! If they remember how the pace of Aaron Lennon terrorised their defence during the Carling Cup final, and combine this with a return to form for Walcott following his injuries.

In the last round Walcott scored a delicate chip against Villarreal after bursting beyond their defence. Demonstrating the fit and feel Walcott enjoys from his current football boots, the Nike Mercurial Vapor V football boots after he turned down the Vapor Superfly football boots.

Walcott prefers the Vapor V football boots because although they do feature some Flywire technology, the boots teijin material does have more freedom to adapt to the wearers foot.

Wayne Rooney - Nike T90 Laser II football boots

Rooney is enjoying a great season and a great run of form for Manchester United, he is not only finishing the ball brilliantly but he is also supplying goals for the team. Playing Arsenal will be a big-match occasion that Rooney will love, his work rate is always excellent but the passion of the occasion will surely spur him on that extra yard.

Rooney's quick football brain ensures some great touches and ball distribution, and to achieve this Rooney will be wearing the Nike Total 90 Laser II football boots. Opting for the stand-out tour yellow colourway, Rooney benefits from Nike Lasers ShotShield and precision ring technology.

Made from a more dense material, the ShotShield and precision rings cover the optimum striking and passing area of the boot, to provide a more aggressive and accurate contact.

Cesc Fabregas - Nike Tiempo Legend II football boots

Arsenal have recently discovered a new dimension to Cesc Fabregas' game, by freeing him up from his midfield duties through playing two holding midfielders. This allows Cesc to push forward and contribute to the attack, just as he did with devastating effect against Middlesbrough.

Fabregas has made himself a key player for Arsenal after playing in Nike Tiempo Legend football boots for the past few seasons. The Nike Legend football boots are all about touch, class and comfort, they are a dream boot for a teams playmaker, who also gets up and down the pitch.

The upper of the Nike Air Legend II football boots is made from a comfortable supersoft kangaroo leather, uniquely stitched to maintain the boots shape and performance. Performance is further improved by Air Zoom cushioning beneath the insole to ensure comfort and shock absorption throughout an entire game.

Soccer Videos - Nike Pro Bootroom - Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabregas and Rooney - 13/01/09

Editor — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:26:00 GMT

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Get a behind-the-scenes look into Nike's Professional Bootroom, the birthplace of football boots for Premier League stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney. These Nike football boots are tailored to an individuals game, and in this football video you can watch the quality, precision and expertise that go into the creation of a pro player's football boots!

Cristiano Ronaldo - Behind the Scenes with Nike Next Level

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:19:00 GMT

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Watch the video to see what happened when the World's most in-demand footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and multi award-winning director Guy Ritchie got together to shoot Nike's latest football boot commercial for the recently released T90 Laser II football boots. With team-mates Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez - both of whom also wear Nike football boots - Ronaldo shows off his skills and touch in a far less glamourous setting than Old Trafford.