Top 10 Nike Boots

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Nike has produced some excellent boots over the years. They excel in creating flawless boots suitable for many specific types of players. It can be noticed easily with the new releases in 2014. This article shows you the top 10 boots Nike has churned out of its factory. I find it impossible to name one better than the rest. Each boot excels in its area catering to a specific group of players offering them outright performance right out of the box.

Nike Air Zoom Total 90 II

If you played foot ball during the early 2000s, you’d surely remember these truly great set of boots. As the name suggests the boot was made with a purpose, to maximize comfort for players in the total 90 minutes on the field without sacrificing accuracy. Players who needed to be across the whole ground, following the ball closely be it attacking or defending, the boot was designed specifically for them. Weighing in at a then lightweight 270gm and with several colourways, the boot fared well in the market. The Total 90 was worn by many famous players like Rooney, Figo and Paul Scholes.

Nike Premier

The Nike Premier release is one of the finest boots Nike has brought to us. Its Retro meets modern tech. With its traditional styled looks, it competes with the ever so popular Adidas Copa Mundial. Do not let its classy looks fool you. Nike has put in lots of work into this boot, giving you an extremely comfortable boot that performs equally well. Weighing at 243gm, the Premier is 85 grams lighter than the Copa Mundial. Nike Premier is looking to stay in the market for a long time. With its classy looks and the comfort and performance it offers, we have no objections. If you’re looking for a budget boot or even a traditional looking boot with exceptional quality, it would be a mistake to look past this one.

Nike Air Mercurial (1998)

At least once you might’ve wondered why or how the whole boot industry suddenly turned to making their boots lighter than lighter. Well the answer lies with the historic release of Nike Mercurial series. The original Nike Mercurial released in 1998 was initially known as Tiempo Ultra Light and the Ronaldo Ultra Speed. Designed with Ronaldo’s explosive speed in mind, the Nike Mercurial started out as just a lightweight addition to the Tiempo Series but later gave way to a whole new series of boots, the “speed” boots. This is the very foundation of the Mercurial line. The KNG-100 synthetic upper and a thinner plate made the boot lighter and perform well, ensuring it hold out the tough 90 minutes of high-speed play. The Mercurial made a splash at the 98 World Cup with Ronaldo sporting a blue and yellow colourway.

Nike Tiempo Legend V

Nike Tiempo Legend V is very comfortable boot that provides players with a clean touch on the ball and sends of an aura of class with its design. It looks awesome with great stitch patterns. The boot just weighs in about 240gm. The Tiempo Legend V can be worn by a broad array of players but caters more towards midfielders or defenders who like to move with the ball getting some touches. The only hitch in this great boot is the price. Being in the same price range as other high end models, it fails to please the crowd offering a great value for money product like the previous versions did.

Nike Mercurial Vapor

It’d be a sin to make a top 10 Nike boot list and not include the one boot which changed the course of Vapor line and that is the Nike Mercurial Vapor III. It was one of the biggest selling boots by Nike. It was so successful that a record 14 colorways were released for it. With the ‘Speed Last’ tech for added comfort and maximum speed advantage, coupled with the clean looks of the boot, you wouldn’t be surprised if this boot didn’t do well on the market. Using teijin super microfiber material used in later vapour models too gave the boot an ultra light and highly durable upper. The outsole’s 2 piece TPU plate was a valuable addition giving a very comfortable boot. With the clean aesthetics and good features, the players and fans welcomed it with all their heart. The star studded Ad campaign with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Thierry Henry only made the boot sell like there was no tomorrow.

Nike T90 Laser IV

Next on the list is the Nike T90 Laser IV is the fourth generation of Nike’s first pure power boots, promising to offer players increased performance when striking the ball. The aim of the boot was to give the players comfort and the power they require throughout the 90 minute playtime. It is hard to pick out the flaws in this boot. It stays true to its purpose, giving a great experience to defenders and strikers who will especially benefit for the adaptive shield technology featured in the boot. It is also suitable worn by attacking midfielders. The 284gm weight might raise a few questions. Yes the boot stays away from the lightweight trend and opts to come in a package which is the right weight for its power packed performance.

Nike Mercurial Vapor SL

Crazy, outrageous or just designed to perfection. Given an unlimited budget and time, Nike tested the extremes with this release. The Nike Mercurial Vapor SL(Super Light) is the result of 3 years of hard work to built the lightest fastest boot ever. The original Mercurial changed football for ever but it is the Vapor SL that made developers go into a frenzy trying to create the lightest set of boots humanly possible yet comfortable to wear. The Mercurial SL was made entirely out of Carbon Fire, with each of its impressive parts designed across various parts of the world from Italy to Germany to South Korea. Breaking the bounds, the concept boot set about a move that would revolutionize the industry. Only about 2500 were made, only used ones available now. Be it for your collection or to satisfy your craving to wear a truly revolutionary boot, do keep in mind they don’t come cheap.

Nike CTR Maestri II Elite

For many just thinking the word control makes the CTR pop up in their heads. The Nike CTR series has been known for their terrific performance and control over the ball. Nike CTR Maestri II Elite is a lightweight version of Maestri II while packing all the goodies the older one featured. The introduction of the boot saw many players switch over to the CTR 360 and the Maestri II Elite is in every way an extension and betterment of the original in every way. It is ideal for playmakers and midfielders who gets in touch with ball frequently. The rubber pads help to catch the ball easily providing positive results in performance. It is a slightly older boot with the Maestri III also currently on the market. Some may prefer the latter over the former but the Maestri II Elite is still one of the finest boots seen on the market, be it performance wise, the terrific control over the ball or for its stellar looks.

Nike Mercurial Vapor X

The Nike Mercurial Vapor X is in the high end line with loads of features backing it including the new unusual but innovative tongue less design. It is a true to heart speed silo weighing at just 182gm. The thin teijin leather used gives you a very comfortable fit as well as offering moderate protection while the textured upper helps give more control with the ball. The tongue less design may not suit everyone’s taste but if you can try out a pair and take a liking to the new design, the Vapor X is one of the finest Vapors releases to date, an accelerating machine capable of giving attack minded players the edge the need to surpass the opposition.

Nike Mercurial SuperFly IV

One look is all it takes to realize that the latest Nike SuperFly IV is unlike anything seen before. It stands apart from the crowd with its unique looking and revolutionary DynamicFit collar. There’s more to it than looks. It makes the boot fit like no other boot, giving you an impression that it’s an extension of your body. No rubbish in between means you get to the ball quicker and go even quicker with the ball. The flexible and forgiving Flyknit material combined with the NikeSkin coating gives a unique touch with the ball. The innovative Brio cables knitted directly to the upper and locked into the outsole makes the boot an accelerating giving the players an extra oomph when running. The CF outsole and the new stud pattern gives good traction and stability. If you learn to adjust fitting in and out with the DynamicFit Collar, you get an experience like none other. A boot truly worth the price.