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The latest installment in the CR7 series of Nike boots has arrived, and it continues the trend of visually entertaining releases to match the playing style of Cristiano Ronaldo! What makes this Nike Superfly III CR7 (3) release so different is that they feature a completely different design on either side of the boot.
The left half has a crazy striped configuration that infuses Mach blue and Solar red colors, while the right half features a monotone silver criss-cross pattern. It is the same effect on both shoes, so basically the outside of either boot features opposite designs! Again with all CR7 releases, you are either going to love them or hate them – there is no in between!
Falling in-line with prior releases, this Metallic Mech Blue/Solar Red/Dark Obsidian colorway is set to retail for $399 at Soccer.com.
The naming convention on this one is pretty confusing and is something worth tackling right off the bat, seeing as this is the 2nd CR7 release in the Nike Superfly III range. It should probably be labelled the Nike Superfly III CR7 Edition 2, but for the sake of clarity I refer to it as the Nike Superfly III CR7 (3), or the third CR7 release. My point here is not to mix it with the previous release that was the Nike Superfly III CR7. The initial polka-dot style release was called the Nike CR7 Safari.
As for the the Superfly III as a boot, it offers a tidy package but at a pretty high-end price. The two advancements featured are the use of Flywire, and the adjustable studs towards the toe. Flywire is designed to act like the support cables on a bridge by taking and holding the majority of the weight of the upper. This, in turn, allows Nike to decrease the required materials and produce a lighter boot. The adaptive studs offer a very contentious addition to the boot. In theory, the studs have the ability to dig into a firm natural surface as you put your pressure down on the sole. It is something that is very difficult to actually see in action primarily because the boot needs to be in contact with a surface as you put your full weight down.
is the stripe through the whole boot or just half of it?
Just half!
I saw them elsewhere but instead of this red orange color it was pink, and it was a reliable source.
It is probably more to do with lighting than anything else – the images used above come directly from Nike so it is official imagery.
When do they come out?
no no my friend you are mistaken @Earthlin_ is right, it does appear to be pink
http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikesoccer/2011/11/17/the-cr7-mercurial-superfly
think about the vapors that they just released in the silver/navy/red. The red almost looked pink in itself, and i would say it is a safe bet to say that this will be the same red that will be included in this shoe.
That link Jose posted is part of the official Nike website and it does state, "And a vibrant pink, blue and grey colorway keeps you in the spotlight"
You guys doubt the master!! See the actual Nike Press Release for correct details on the release! Trust me, the official colorway is Metallic Mech Blue/Solar Red/Dark Obsidian
Nike should really go out and correct itself. BUT i suppose that if someone were to be called the MASTER of soccer cleats it would have to be Bryan so I'll believe you for now haha i'll be 100% sure once CR7 has them on his feet! Although i do think that the boots would look better with pink.
One last thing Bryan, if you watch the video on the link you posted the boots CR7 is wearing appear to be pink so once again I am doubting this colorway, do you think Nike could be releasing it in 2 colorways?
I think it is 2 people posting opposite things to be honest, I will let you know how they look in person on Saturday night at the Release event. It is really tough to tell from the pics as lighting can play a big role.
Nike's solar Red is an off redish pink color, not this orange color.
yeah you're right! they seem to be pink,haha and would look sick if they where
The Solar Red definitely has a hint of pink to it. I have a pair of the Nike5 Bomba Finales in Black/Black/Solar Red. It is different than the "Challenge Red" that Nike used on its latest Bomba release.
I can personally say that it is a mix of a dark pink and light red…almost fuchsia. Neither Red nor true pink.
the color is Metallic Mech Blue/Solar Red-Dark Obsidian but it looks like pink,haha
pink is for mercurial vapor VII CR7 and orange for the mercurial superfly III CR7
those are sick my friend got them already
Where did he get them?
he's probably lying,these you can preorder on November 18th
I don't like them, I think they look ugly. Although they would make you stand out on the field. I like the black on black ones the best.
I do not like them either
They look different. I think nowadays, cleats look completely different. I swore I saw them at Dicks Sporting goods last week. They looked very catchy.
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hey i was wondering, if i play left forward, what cleat should i have, Mercurial or F50, i really like the mercurials but im not sure if i should get them
You should get the Adidas F50 because they are lighter and have better ball touch. You would be surprised how much lightness helps. I knows this because I have the Adizero Primes. They have a really good fit and only weigh 5.2oz. Buy the F50's….. you will not regret it!
I agree with Jacob,the f50 is definitely better,this mercurial looks like candy(ugly)
nick these cleat r great on any potions but very good at forward so i recemend these there light and on breakaway for the other team its not going to b a problem for u to catch up cuz there supper light and gives u alot of speed so yeah go with these but when u get them soke them in hot water
These shoes suck. They look like they have no support
I agree with it,Adidas is better in my opinion.
i love this cleats
Do thay have the $60 version of them because in the felds we play thay are way to mest up to be plaing with a pear of $170-$400 cleatd