It would not be a party if Nike was not invited. During the past week leading up to the Mercurial Vapor IX launch Nike has asked stars from all over the world to take part in the launching of the new boots. Boots official drop this Thursday 1/31/13 around the world. Launch events/competitions have been taking place all over Europe.
The latest event took place in Paris and featured the legend aka the beast aka Zlatan along with Gregory van der Wiel. Along with the superstars were twenty young footy stars at the final of the Speed Master Class #BeMercurial event. Chosen from events across Europe the select group of players gathered underground in Paris to see who had the fastest speed skills on the pitch.
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“It was great to be part of Nike’s #BeMercurial
event and see the talent show on the pitch,” Ibrahimovic said. “You can be a
talented footballer but you need spirit and determination to be the best.
Explosive speed is an important part of any footballers game, and I hope everyone
enjoyed the experience.”
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Check out the event as young players tested their speed on the Mercurial course to see who was the fastest.
According to Nike ...
"The Mercurial Vapor
IX is engineered with
a completely new upper to deliver a level of support and touch for players to
help deliver a deadly combination of speed and skill when it matters most. A
new texture on the upper gives players the confidence to perform at speed,
providing enhanced friction that combines with a snug and responsive fit -- a
hallmark of Mercurial boots. It wraps around the foot, helping give the boot
friction when necessary without compromising on the soft touch the player
requires, and is designed to lock down the foot and help prevent unnecessary movement
within the boot. A minimal soft heel area maximizes comfort."
Featured in striking Fireberry
and Sunset colorways, the boot makes a bold statement on pitch. Both colorways
are available to pre-order now and will be on sale from January 31 at Nike.com and retailers worldwide.
