Vapor Teaser...

Teaser images of the next Vapor color ways coming in 2012.

Brice's Footy Collection....

Check out this boot collection...

From left to right we have the T90 Laser III, CTR360 II, Mercurial Vapor & new T90 IV

Blogger Note: Thanks Brice for the picture and for showing off your collection. 

The support means a lot and it is much appreciated.  

MERCURIAL VAPOR 8 TEASER

SFIII SG PURPLE HAZE...

OG MERCURIAL...

Dirty...

OG MERCURIAL...

FOOTY GURU 2012 Nike LEAK...

Above are the next releases of the Tiempo IV and the CTR360 II. With this next release on the Tiempo IV Nike has chosen to go with a white upper which has been done before unfortunately. Furthermore, a couple months ago I showed a Tiempo IV that was done by Nike ID that had a red upper which looked sweet. In addition, above is the next color way for the CTR360 which is a let down in my opinion because with all of the color combos Nike could do with this two tone boot/design they pick black/white/orange?? suspect...

As for the next Vapor, which is number eight to be exact in the series will rock almost every boot fanatics mind. With this boot which will retail at around $220 is sleeker and is way more form fitting. This generation will have a new lighter upper along with a new out sole to increase comfort. This past generation of Vapor i found very firm and not very form fitting. So with this boot, Nike retooled the design and made the boot to fit like the Vapor I and II's which were sleek, light and simple.

Weight: Estimated 5.6-6 oz
Price: 220.00
Release Date: Spring 2012

NEXT SUPERFLY COLOR WAY FROM NIKE...

NEXT SUPERFLY III COLOR WAY FROM NIKE...

Vapor needs a face lift...

Watch out, Spring 2012 the Vapor/Mercurial series will get a face lift...

Nike Leak 8/30/11

T90 IV & the Citrus Super Fly III release is coming to a store near you soon...

MERCURIAL Vapor SL... LIMITED EDITION

MERCURIAL VAPOR SL- All carbon fiber and pure speed. these boots were something special...

NIKE FALL TEASER LEAK

Nike Teaser-SuperFly III

F50 vs Mercurial

The battle of the boots comes between the popular F50 and the Mercurial Vapor. Since the insertion of the F50 line Adidas has turned players heads away from the Vapor and into the new adiZERO's.

Not only did the price play a part in this separation between popularity in boots but the weight and fit also played a major part in the eyes of the consumer. Rather then change the color we have seen adidas evolve the F50 to compete with the mercurial silo. But with alittle innovation and a certain amount of time adidas created the outsole that would change football boots forever. The sprint frame that adidas uses is not only extremely light but it is also very flexible unlike the mercurial series which has been stagnant for some time now. Many consumers including myself believe at first the outsole on the vapor or superfly believe it is stiff. In my opinion, when choosing a boot it should fit like a glove and not have any break in time required.

Another thing that separates these boots is the shape or last of the boot. With the adiZERO adidas uses a athletic fit or off center lacing that shapes your foots natural shape. Nike on the other hand uses the retro straight lacing system which is not bad if you have a narrow foot but due to the shape and narrow last many consumers with mild medium feet can not do these boots. Advantage adidas. With the off center lacing the boot conforms to the natural shape of your foot and increases the striking surface of the boot while allowing more room in the forefoot so players with sometimes a wider foot have a chance to wear these speed boot. In addition, the boots have similar uppers. For example, both boots however have a synthetic upper which appeals to consumers concerned about weight and who generally prefer the synthetic for it's longevity and ability to keep it's shape. However, adidas made a smart decision when they also came out with the leather version of the F50. With the leather version adidas is able to make a speed boot with a leather upper that registers at around 6 oz. The difference between the leather and the synthetic is simple. The leather is soft/supple, molds to your foot, and allows for a great touch on the ball. With the synthetic,however you get a completely different feel and many consumers complain that the boot does not fit correctly. With the mercurial they also use synthetic and I am sure myself and many other consumers wonder why they do not make a leather upper or even a kanga-lite upper so the boot is more forgiving and soft at first wear.

In the end, in the past year we have seen these boots/companies battle it out on the pitch and on The shelves. From the looks of it along with the help of Messi, consumers like the fit and price of the F50 series.

NIKE CR MERCURIAL VAPOR SUPERFLY III

Nike have released a new signature boot for CR7 which is a second generation of his first boot which was called the safari edition which had a spot print all over the boot.The print was inspired by the 1987 Nike Air Safari running shoe but has been reincarnated once again in this black-on-black safari print. The Superfly III is an evolution of the Superfly II just as this colourway is of the original Safari print.

Boots will be available to purchase globally may 1st.

Mercurial Vapors of the Past....

"You have to know the past to understand the present"... Looking back at the Mercurial series it is no wonder why fans are wanting more with this latest release, in a way Nike Soccer and this boot under achieved this year/release in 2011. To be honest, looking back at the past models in a way it seems that the mercurial was a boot that came before it was time because it was a concept boot. No one in their mind could have ever thought you could ever get a soccer boot to weigh a staggering 9 oz. So looking into the future Nike needs to retool the line by innovating or by scratching the series and come out with a new boot... In the end, i thought i would take you down memory lane by sharing these amazing boots!

Brief history around the boot...The origin of the Mercurial Vapors can be traced back to as early as 1998, when Ronaldo debuted the original Nike Air Mercurial boots. The boots were originally released in black, but a version in silver/blue/yellow was released for the 1998 World Cup and a blue/black version followed soon after. In 1999, the Mercurial 2 was released in two colourways: black/blue and black/red. These were identical in shape, size, and fit to the originals, but they had a different insole and a smaller swoosh on the side of the boot. The Mercurials were Nike's first boots to be made using synthetic materials, and also their first venture into the market of lightweight boots designed for speed.

The soccer bible...

Just received the new EUROSPORT in the mail and I can remember as a kid that i would wait each month just for the new magazine to see the new boots. This magazine is the bible in many young consumers eyes and in fact if you google soccer.com it is the first on the list. What i am trying to get at is that i believe that Eurosport sets the demand in terms of what is new and what young footballers are looking to buy. It is also interesting to see the two giants Nike and adidas going at it regarding who has the most pages in the magazine. From a close source, it is estimated that it cost $14,000 for a half of a page to advertise in the magazine. 

So tell me, as a consumer are you influenced by these ads and does EUROSPORT set the demand for boots in North America?

SUPERFLY III PICTURES.

With many Vapor fans wanting more then some new flashy colors you have to admit when you see the new mercurial series in person or on the pitch the boots/color ways looks awesome. For example, I was coaching this weekend and a kid on the other team had the new Vapors and they looked great on the pitch. In adition, many people have been wondering if these boots were going to be made specifically for cr7 but thanks to a follower of Footy Guru i have been sent pictures of the next signature boot for cr7. The boot below is the superfly III that many footy fans believed to be cr7 next boot but this is just a new color way already available on Nikeid.

ARE YOU SUPERFLY?

Be Fast. Be Seen. Be Superfly.

This past weekend, Nike released the concept boot that even though might not be the lightest boot on the pitch, will definitely turn heads and give adidas some competition. With this release, which seems to have come out of thin air, Nike released the seventh generation of the Mercurial Series called the “MERCURIAL VAPOR SUPERFLY III”. With the Mercurial series, Nike has changed the game of football and how we think about boots on the pitch. From the first generation all the way to this release Nike’s goal has always been to deliver a fast, lightweight, performance/enhancing concept boot that enables players to have an edge on the pitch.

Consumer Profile: ideal if you are an elite level soccer player who I looking for the ultimate, lightweight performance boot.


Key Questions regarding price and release date:
Is the boot still a whopping $400.00= YES
Release date= AVAILABLE for Pre-order on March 19th


Changes to the Super Fly III?

Unfortunately, not a lot has changed technology wise with the Superfly III; however the new boots do come with a new color/design. The new florescent lighting bolt design is designed to highlight players on the pitch. The pattern along with the vibrant colors are put together to enhance visibility on the pitch so your teammates can find you. Furthermore, this new design which is what many fans were treated too  at the World Cup aka the Nike Elite Series World Cup boots will enable your teammates to see you better on the pitch and allow them to make quicker decisions when playing the ball. According to Nike “The result will be better passes, fewer offsides and less time for defenders to react.” (Nike Soccer)