Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Delivers Performance Innovation & Explosive Speed for the Fastest Players on the Planet
Monday 21 January 2013, 10:32AM
By RAW
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Mercurial Vapor IX…can you handle the speed?
In today’s highly technical and fast-paced game, straight line speed and ability to simply pass a player is only part of the complete footballers’ skill set. Combining performance innovation and a heritage of lightweight boots for fast players, the Mercurial Vapor IX takes this legacy to the next level for players who rely on tight cuts and turns combined with bursts of explosive speed to beat the opposition.
Since its original launch over ten years ago, the Mercurial’s bold color and design has always stood out on pitch and the new Vapor IX is no different. Featured in striking fireberry and sunset color ways, the boot will be worn by All Whites football players including Kosta Barbarouses, Michael McGlinchey and Chris Killen, as well international football players Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.
The Mercurial Vapor IX is engineered with a completely new upper to deliver a level of support and touch for players, bringing a deadly combination of speed and skill when it matters most. Nike’s new Speed Control texture on the upper gives players the confidence to perform at speed with enhanced friction that combines with a snug and responsive fit - a hallmark of Mercurial boots. The Speed Control texture wraps around the foot, giving the boot friction when necessary without compromising on the soft touch the player requires. The upper also locks down the foot and prevents unnecessary movement within the boot, while a minimal and soft heel area maximizes comfort and therefore the performance of those wearing them.
Nike’s innovative All Conditions Control (ACC) technology further aids performance as the special treatment now used on all Nike boots ensures a consistent touch whether playing in wet or dry weather.
Traction is everything for the player who relies on explosive speed and who wears the Mercurial Vapor IX. Twin studs at the back allow for a quick release from the turf, and the asymmetric design of the stud configuration delivers an explosive start. Highly responsive blades also allow for game-altering changes in direction at speed.
The Mercurial Vapor IX features a unique, lightweight plate, incorporating two different pieces of glass fiber that increase flexibility and responsiveness, providing energy return in the heat of the game.
The Mercurial Vapor IX will be available in Fireberry and Sunset color ways. Pre-orders can be made at Rebel Sport from 18th January and product will be on sale in selected sports retailers throughout New Zealand from 1st February.