Football News : Vapor, Mercurial

Around The Office: Signed Nike CR Mercurial Vapor IX

Soccer_Boots — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:07:00 GMT

When it comes to exclusive boots, these just about top the bill. Nike's recent release of the CR Mercurial V9 saw them drop just 100 pairs worldwide, with only a few lucky fans picking up a pair of the super limited edition boots. They made a lot of noise, but now they're back one last time. ...(read more)

WIN: Fireberry Nike Mercurial V9 If Ronaldo Scores Against United!

Editor — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMT

As Champions League ties go, Real Madrid versus Manchester United isn't a bad one! So to celebrate the game the football world has been eagerly anticipating, we're giving away a pair of Cristiano Ronaldo's Mercurial Vapor 9 football boots......(read more)

SoccerBible Unboxing // Nike Mercurial Vapor IX CR7

Editor — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:54:00 GMT

From the crisp uncrinkling of the paper, to lifting the boot from the box for the very first time, there's something special about unboxing a new boot. For 100 lucky individuals this unboxing experience will be even more special, as they'll be the fortunate few to own the most limited edition boot Nike have ever released. To share in this experience, SoccerBible have unboxed the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX CR7 football boots to show you the exact contents.

For many boot fans the process of unboxing a new pair of football boots is a ritual to be shared across the internet, as the exact contents of the box are revealed. Here then, is our clean and concise look at how the packaging and contents of the Special Edition Nike Mercurial Vapor IX CR7 football boots appear.

At SoccerBible we appreciate we're in the fortunate position of amassing quite a boot collection, and as we want all boot fans to share in the experience of the latest footwear, we plan to bring you fresh unboxing videosto form your own opinions on the latest football boots before they hit the market.

After watching our unboxing video, share with us your opinions on the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX CR7 football boots, and you can also take a look at our full feature here. Join the conversation online, on Twitter and on Facebook. on Twitter and on Facebook.

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Talking Mercurial Vapor with Nike's Shawn Hoy

Editor — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:34:00 GMT

We got an insight into the Mercurial Vapor range from Nike's very own Shawn Hoy, a man who shares in our passion for one of football's most eccentric, iconic and innovative boots....(read more)

Ibrahimovic And van der Wiel Headline #BeMercurial Paris

Editor — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:42:00 GMT

Where Nike differ from most brands, is the realisation not to just design new footwear, sit back and hope the world appreciates their craft. Instead, Nike show footballers around the globe their product has arrived, they get in the face of every boot fan out there in a truly spectacular way....(read more)

Exclusive: Darren Bent Talks Football Boots

Soccer_Boots — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:11:00 GMT

Darren Bent always has plenty to say when it comes to football boots and following his switch from Umbro to Nike, we thought it was time to catch up with the England striker to see how he's been getting on with his new footwear. We sat down with Darren at NikeTown London for a quick chat......(read more)

Exclusive: SB Meets Andrey Arshavin - Talk Nike Mercurial V9

Soccer_Boots — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:24:00 GMT

Andrey Arshaivn might not be Nike's higest profile face nowadays, but put him in front of a camera with a pair of Nike Mercurial V9's in hand and you're guaranteed some interesting conversation! We recently sat down with the controversial Arsenal man at NikeTown London to hear his thoughts on his latest footwear.

"It's very common for us to change from boots every few months. It's not like it used to be. I have been playing in Nike for ten years so for me it's a common thing. When I saw (the Vapor IX) for the first time I was very attracted to the sole plate. (Nike) have started to produce the mixed one. I prefer the mixed one."

Still a Gunner. Arshavin has made 11 appearances for Arsenal this season, scoring once in the V8.

Arshavin has experienced highs and lows throughout his career as a Nike player. He signed for Arsenal in the 2009 January transfer window from his home town club Zenit St Petersburg. The Russian arrived in England with a bang, most notably scoring four goals against Liverpool at Anfield wearing the original Mercurial Superfly.

Arshavin's stock rose significantly following a string of stand-out performances at Euro 2008 wearing the popular Vapor IV EC08. "It (the 2008 European Championships) was the biggest success for the Russian team. We qualified in the semi-final. In the Euros I didn't play in this (the standard MV IV EC08 editions), but it was delivered (made) for me because it was too hard. Of course, it was my greatest success."

On form. Arshavin was unplayable at times during the 2008 European Championships.

The modern boot landscape is very different to Arshavin's earliest days of playing competitive football. "When I started to play football in Russia, it was very difficult to get any boots. We went to Italy for a tournament and one guy brought me some used boots. They were very soft and I had never tried anything like that before so I was excited."

There aren't many characters like Arshavin in the Premier League, so we're hoping he rediscovers his form that made him a cult hero at Arsenal! Let us know what you think of the player and his boots. Join the coversation online, on Twitter and on Facebook.

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Nike Football x Cristiano Ronaldo: Be Mercurial

Editor — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:23:00 GMT

One of the footballing world’s most prolific and exciting players, Cristiano Ronaldo has posed the question in a newly released Nike football video - Do you know what it means to Be Mercurial?...(read more)

#BeMercurial München: Players Lounge

Editor — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:58:00 GMT

Nike are rolling out their latest edition Vapor IX in style, gathering the games fastest stars as #BeMercurial sweeps the globe. But a notoriously lavish Nike launch reached a new echelon in Munich, as the players arrived to the lounge event driving Mercurial Vapor IX designed Lamborghini's.

The Nike Mercurial Vapor footwear range has become omnivorous with speed, no other shoe denotes flash style and speed quite like a Vapor. So alongside having such wearers as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Franck Ribery and Xherdan Shaqiri how could Nike get their point across? Ah yes of course, customize two Lamborghini Gallardo's with a Vapor IX makeover!

Attending the players lounge event in Munich were Xherdan Shaqiri and Franck Ribery, driving a 'Sunset' and 'Fireberry' decorated Lamborghini each complete with boot texture detailing. With both players kitted out from head-to-toe in the latest Nike gear, including Nike Air Max 1 trainers, Nike Washout Hoodie and Nike Wool M-65 Jacket, the players joined the lucky guests at the event.

Ribery and Shaqiri joined team-mates Mario Mandžukić and Luiz Gustavo, along with 26 young footballers who had earlier in the day tested their pace on the #BeMercurial speed circuit. Battling it out to prove how fast they were around the track, the four fastest players from the Munich event will head to Paris at the end of the month and go head-to-head with finalists from across Europe.

Commenting on the event, Franck Ribéry said: “It was an exciting day and the guys were fast. Explosive speed is a key skill to being the best on the pitch and I wish the four finalists good luck in Paris.”

The event of course was complimented with a full rundown on the innovative new Nike Mercurial Vapor IX, along with demonstrations on boot steaming for custom fit. Before the players departed in their rides into the Munich night.

Stay tuned for exclusive coverage of the Nike #BeMercurial London event, featuring two SoccerBible fans selected to participate. Following the speed event, the UK players will also visit NikeTown London for the Player's Lounge event with two Premier League Nike athletes.

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WIN A Spot In the London Mercurial Speed Challenge With SoccerBible & Nike Football

Soccer_Boots — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:56:00 GMT

Got some speed to burn? With the help of SoccerBible, Nike are recruiting some of the fastest players across the country. We're giving two SoccerBible fans the opportunity to compete in the London Mercurial Speed Event on January 24. ...(read more)