Brazilian forward, Vinícius Jr, was again subjected to persistent racist abuse during Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Valencia over the weekend. The fact this is happening in 2023, and the fact La Liga hasn’t found a way to stop it, is absolutely vile and disgusting. Racism has no place in …
Read More »Nike Release Mercurial XXV 25th Anniversary Pack
Nike are continuing their 25th anniversary celebration of the Mercurial silo with another set of releases that honor the fabled speed silo. This extended pack includes both the Superfly XXV and Vapor XXV models, each adorned with the same design details as the SE version. The Mercurial is the second …
Read More »Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite Q Review
Designed for speed and agility, the Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 is one of those boots I was ultra excited about getting to test out. They feature a lightweight design with a streamlined, low-cut profile that allows for quick movements on the field. When it comes to the Superfly vs …
Read More »Nike Introduce the Mercurial Vapor “Next Nature”
Introducing the Nike Mercurial Vapor “Next Nature”, the latest creation in a storied performance franchise. What makes them so unique is that they are made with at least 50% recycled content by weight! This includes a 100% recycled plate and a 4-layer upper made with a combination of materials and …
Read More »Nike Celebrate Carli Lloyd With Custom Mercurial Vapor
Carli Lloyd signed off for the USWNT last night in their 6-0 win vs South Korea, and was celebrated in several huge ways. She played just over 60 minutes, got a thunderous round of applause as she left the field for the final time, was celebrated with a jumbotron video …
Read More »Is Erling Haaland Next to Get Custom Nike Boots?
Given his dynamic performances over the past year, it has to be only a matter of time until Erling Braut Haaland gets his own pair of custom boots, right? Surely he has to be the next player up to get a pair that are Haaland approved! I’m not talking a …
Read More »Hirving Lozano Debuts Upcoming Nike Mercurial Vapor
We were treated to a wild upcoming boot design during the international break, as Hirving Lozano wore a very unique pair of Nike Mercurial Vapor during Mexico’s entertaining 3-2 friendly win over South Korea. The new design – likely to be the Vapor XIII that have been customized, easily caught …
Read More »Nike Mercurial Vapor “Future DNA Mercurial” Released
Nike has dropped the second release in the Future DNA Pack with the introduction of the Nike Mercurial Vapor “Future DNA Mercurial”. Originally released in 2009, the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly was the lightest, fastest iteration of the Nike Mercurial at the time, and served as a glimpse into the …
Read More »Nike Mercurial Vapor XII Pro Boot Review
When it comes to mid-tier boots that pack some extreme attitude, the Mercurial Vapor XII Pro sits right at the top of the list. It can be extremely difficult to fork out $200 on a new pair every few months, so finding value for money options can be vitally important. …
Read More »OFF-WHITE x Nike Mercurial Vapor XII 360 Sneak Peek
Nike is continuing to mix fashion and soccer with the introduction of a fresh collaboration with Virgil Abloh. Initial images started to surface today, giving us a look at the OFF-WHITE x Nike Mercurial Vapor XII 360. Fresh off the Kim Jones x Superfly release from last week, this gives …
Read More »Up Close – Nike Mercurial Vapor NJR “Puro Fenomeno”
If you have been waiting for a boot that connects the original Ronaldo and Neymar, it has finally arrived! Released as a signature Neymar release, the Nike Mercurial Vapor “Puro Fenomeno” pays homage to two of Brazil’s greatest players. It is a boot that borrow aesthetic cues from the Superfly II that Neymar …
Read More »Neymar’s “Written In The Stars” Mercurial Vapor In Detail
Along with this big money move from Barcelona to PSG, Neymar has been treated to a signature new boot. The Nike Mercurial Vapor “Written In The Stars” depicts a special timeline of how he has reached the current heights of his career. This is the first signature boot created and customed …
Read More »Nike Mercurial Vapor “Neymar” Get On Pitch Debut
In case you missed it, Neymar put on an absolute clinic when Barcelona took on Juventus in Saturday’s international friendly match. For his second goal, he pretty much slalomed through the entire Juve defense before slotting the ball home past Buffon. With all the transfer speculation and a potential move …
Read More »Has Neymar Switched To Wearing Mercurial Vapors?
I’m not sure what was stranger tonight; Barca losing 4-1 to Celta Vigo or seeing Neymar wearing a pair of Nike Mercurial Vapors! It seems like the crafty Brazilian was in need of something just a little different and swapped out his Hypervenoms, of which he is a lead player, in …
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