25 January, 2013

Montebelluna, Italy:



The Nike Mercurial Vapor IX like many boots was born in Montebelluna, Italy. The video above showcases the making of the boots and gives background on the factory where many of Nike's top boots come from. 

Each pair is heated and stretched around a ‘last’ to ensure the perfect fit. Then the sole plates are then glued on and the whole cleat is cleaned using special solvents.

After being sent through a cooler belt at 5 degrees Fahrenheit and undergoing one final check, the Mercurial Vapor IX is ready to be unleashed.