Product description
Cristiano Ronaldo, also known as CR7, is a living legend and one of best the football players ever! With his many records, trophies, personal awards and impressive career, then it can easily be forgotten, where it all started. The Portuguese club Sporting CP, is the club where Cristiano had his professional debut in the beautiful game. In just one season, he managed to develop so drastically, that he from the U16s moved up through the ranks on the U17s, U18s to the B-squad, until he ended up on the first team, which played in the best Portuguese league, Primeira Liga. On the 7th of October 2002, at an age of only 17 years old, he debuted as a professionel and at the same time scored his first and second professionel career goal, against Moreirense. Ronaldo went on to play 25 official matches and scoring three times for Sporting CP, before the legendary friendly match against Manchester United, which would end up having a decisive influence on the rest of his career. On the 6th of August 2003, Sporting CP’s new stadium, Estadio Jose Alvalade, were inaugurated with its first ever match. It was a friendly match in the pre-season, between Sporting CP and Manchester United. The match ended 3-1 to Sporting CP, and the young Cristiano Ronaldo had delivered a spectacular performance against 'The Red Devils'. Rumor has it, that the Manchester United players were so impressed with abilities of the young Portuguese, that after the game they asked their manager; Sir Alex Ferguson, to sign him immediately. Nonetheless, the English giants signed him shortly after, which made him the first Portuguese player in the club's history - sending his career off towards a place in the history books.
This is the 11th signature boot for Cristiano Ronaldo, and the third chapter in the story of his football journey, which began in the small home at the Portuguese island of Madeira. From being a young talent with big dreams, to now being one of football's biggest stars, ever!
Mercurial is designed for the explosive player, that has a need for speed. It is for the player that shows unrivaled acceleration, speed and unpredictability - while letting his opponents taste the dust when being outrunned.
• Chapter 3: Discovery - third part of CR7’s football journey
• Signature boot for the Portuguese Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo
• Teijin upper - Weight 167 grams
Speed redifined
Mercurial XI is the most advanced boot technology wise, ever produced by Nike. By combining science with design, Nike has managed to develop a boot where all components work together with one purpose: to allow the player to reach his full potential. The boots are lighter and stronger than ever before, backed by science and designed to work together with the foot. This is the science of speed, this is speed redefined!
Teijin upper packed with innovative details
Vapor XI is designed with an upper made from Teijin, an extremely thin and flexible material allowing for an almost barefoot feel and touch on the ball. The upper has been given raised horizontal grooves, to increase the level of friction between the boot and the football. This way your attention and interaction with the boots is heightened. You get an improved touch on the ball and a closer, more precise and natural touch when dribbling, passing or shooting in high speed. The front part of the boot, has been designed with a low profile to allow you to get under the ball for even better shots and passes. The upper has been coated with the All Conditions Control (ACC), for excellent touch on the ball in all weather conditions.
Integrated tongue for better lockdown
The tongue is integrated in the boot, working with the frame of the boot. When you tie the laces, the design shapes to your feet and ensures that your feet is pushed down on the sole. This allows for the ultimate lockdown, which is needed at high speed and sharp turns - also adding to the responsiveness of the boot.
Groundbreaking way of thinking is the foundation for a unique outsole
A conventional way of thinking, when talking about outsoles for a pair of football boots, has been flat form. But Nike realised that the problem was, that people’s feet was anything else but flat. As a logical consequence of this, Nike started working on the development of a new outsole plate, which follows the foots anatomy. The result became a curved and light nylon outsole, which consists of a single layer chassis, that is 40% lighter, stronger and more responsive than the carbon sole on the Superfly IV. By having an anatomic outsole which follows the foot, it reduces the gap, which existed on the carbon sole, and offers a more natural fit. On the front foot the sole has a Split-Toe function, which increases the foot’s flexibility in the boots, so you get an improved grip on the pitch.
Stud system designed for acceleration and deceleration
In the modern version of this beautiful game, much can be decided, if you can run and change directions quickly. An essential aspect in this, is that you can achieve a high speed within short time. A thing which is equally important but often forgotten, is if you can stop quickly enough. Nike has designed a completely new stud system with help from an advanced computer system. Pressure points and the flow of power was mapped. So was different forms, patterns and compositions - all being thoroughly analyzed. Nike found the ideal combination, and the studs were placed at different place where grip was needed the most. The studs are angled so they work as claws during acceleration and quick turns. They work equally effective when decelerating, which makes it easy for you to stop and change direction when you want.
Weight: 167 grams
This FG boot is made for firm ground surfaces such as natural grass.
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