Footy Guru Nike Mercurial Vapor 8 Video Review:

Boot nerds please let me know what you think of the MV8 video/review. More indepth written review and exclusive pictures coming soon. Would like to thank Nike Soccer for the boots and after testing the MV8 boots I think I have found my new favorite boot.

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.

Vapor 8 Teaser

Without the introduction of the Mercurial series back in the day I doubt we would have a speed boot race at the moment. Maybe more focus/emphasis would have been put on power or even the new emerging silo called control which in my opinion just focuses on comfort. However, because of the Mercurial series we have the speed boot race and with one of the most anticipated boot releases of 2012 the Vapor is in the limelight once again.

Many haters and old vapor fans are very interested to see what this boot has to offer because lets be honest the Vapor VII was stiff, rigid and lacked a locked down affect and rather then innovate the boot Nike changed the color over and over again and to be honest I am not sure if they started with purple or blue first. Either way, after looking back at 2011 my head is still spinning with all of the color choices. With the Vapor VIII Nike has changed the upper to make it more form fitting along with manipulate the out-sole to make the boot less rigid and more flexible/comfortable. The upper will be a point of difference on the synthetic boot market because it is so soft that with the touch of your finger nail you can leave an imprint. Rather then fight the lightweight race/competition Nike has focused on the fit of the boot rather then the weight. By concentrating on the fit of the boot and the lock down affect Nike is hoping to provide a sock like fit like the OG vapors back in the day which were simple, light and offered some comfort rather then the rigid ride the glass and carbon fiber out soles provide nowadays.

However, I believe with this release Nike missed one major step in producing the best speed boot in 2012 and it as to do with the overall fit of the boot and maybe someday soon I will have a hand in the process. I live and breath boots, enjoy the leaks.

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Vapor 8 Teaser...

Teaser image of the 2012 Vapor 8. This boot will be released in Spring 2012 and will be like the Mercurial series of old. No more stiff upper or out sole, these boots due to the reconstruction and the changes Nike have made will be soft/supply and will be a hit with consumers. They will not be as light as the 2012 adizero however when it comes to the shape/comfort of the boot I think the speed race of 2012 will be very interesting. Only time will...

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Mercurial VIII 8; Teaser image

Teaser image of the 2012 mercurial vapor. Expected to be released spring 2012 with a new outsole, and upper. Weight is unconfirmed but I expect it to be lighter then the adizero.