Vapor 8 Released! BOOOM

Materials that make up the MV8

With the Vapor 7 lacking in comfort/fit, weight/speed and style it seems as if the Vapor 8 will address all if those issues. It seemed like it was forever since we had a new vapor release which is why I think there is so much hype surrounding the boot.

The Vapor 8 has been redesigned to give speedsters a lighter boot as well as a sock like fit that I like to refer as the lockdown affect. Furthermore, in terms of speed the boots weight has been significantly dropped to 6.5 oz which challenges the Puma V1.11 SL, adizero, and the Pele Trinity. In terms of a point of difference compared to the other boots on the market; the Vapor 8 has a newly designed upper that allows for a very snug fit. When I say snug fit I meant that unlike past vapor releases which had firm unforgiving uppers the Vapor 8 has a sock like upper that is so soft/unique that you can leave your finger print in it. That is why this will be a point of difference in the market and to be honest I think all of the old OG mercurial fans will once again fall in love with the series again. The boot will not be the lightest but it will have a lockdown affect complimented with the newly designed upper that will really intrigue boot nerds out there.

Another thing that is different on the Vapor 8 is the outsole configuration. Myself along with many other Footy nerds have complained that the glass along with the carbon fiber was very stiff and at times unforgiving and at the end of each use your feet usually paid the price. With the vapor 8 Nike has layered the glass and added a new last/minimalist shape to the boot especially on the forefoot which allows the boot to flex more freely especially when you push off or explode.

Overall, because I have personally seen and held the MV8 I must say that I am impressed with the modifications. However, I am wondering what took Nike so long! I thought the Vapor7 would never die. With this release you can tell that Nike really focused on the comfort/fit aspect on the boot and more importantly the lock-down affect. With the change in the upper along with the out-sole modifications you can expect this Vapor release to be more comfortable and form fitting much like the OG vapor of the past.

For an update, the boots will launch world wide March 29th and will have a price point of $220. I will hopefully have these in for testing March 29th and will do an UNBOXING along with a review so you can see what all of the hype is about.