In the summer of 2010, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped onto the
pitch in South Africa in the Mercurial Superfly II, a boot featuring groundbreaking
innovation for the time. The boot’s unique color combination, designed for
increased visibility, became an instant classic. So with that, Nike has
recently dropped the OG paint job with the Mercurial Vapor IX Fast Forward ’10
edition boot.
The 2010 boot featured several new innovations in football
footwear. Nike Flywire technology enabled lightweight, supportive construction,
while a carbon fiber plate created a boot 5 percent lighter than its
predecessor. The high-contrast colors of Metallic Mach Purple and Total Orange
were engineered together for enhanced visibility, enabling players to quickly
spot teammates and execute a game-changing pass.
To recognize the innovative contributions of the Mercurial
Vapor Superfly II, the Mercurial Vapor IX Fast Forward ’10 provides today’s
players with modern boot technology inspired by visual elements of the 2010 boot.
Subtle graphic references and colors combine with modern materials and
technology to celebrate the boot’s legacy of speed while commemorating the
summer of 2010.
Cristiano Ronaldo will take the field wearing these on March
23 and then they will be available to the public on March 24.
