20 years of dominating the speed boot scene has come to this: the Mercurial SuperFly360. Coming to Australia's True Football Destination, SPTFootball, the Mercurial SuperFly360 will be available to Order Online on the 26th of FEB, and In-Store Purchases on the 1st of MARCH.
But before all that, what makes the new Mercurial all that good and exciting? Well, there's plenty about it - lets dive in.
Fit is the foundation of fast. No matter how innovative a pair of football boots may be, if the fit isn’t right, if the foot slides even 1 mm inside the boot, speed can be compromised. For this reason, fit became the focal point in designing the new Mercurial, leading to its game-changing 360 construction made possible through a new advancement in Nike Flyknit technology.
The Mercurial Superfly 360 and Mercurial Vapor 360 wrap the entire foot in Nike Flyknit. “This new innovation hugs the foot and eliminates the gaps between the foot and the soleplate. In fact, it eliminates the soleplate altogether,” explains Nike's VP of Football Footwear, Max Blau
Traction is provided by precisely placed studs in the forefoot and heel. Lee drew inspiration from agile cheetahs and focused on traction at speed, leading to the minimalist approach he affectionately refers to as the cheetah paw. “The aggressive forefoot is built for acceleration in any direction while the heel studs help the player stop on a dime,” notes Lee.
The reimagined underfoot of the boot is more than just visually stunning. “This boot is less like a hoof, more like a claw,” explains Blau. “The feedback we get from players is that there is a sensation that the boot just disappears in the way it syncs with the foot.”
The plush feel of the Mercurial 360 can also be attributed to advancements in Nike All Conditions Control (ACC). Previously, ACC was applied on top of the finished Flyknit product, creating a thin layer. Now, ACC is embedded into the yarns prior to knitting, eliminating the additional skin without compromising the performance benefit. The result is a matte finish on a texturized upper that is softer to the touch but can still battle the elements.
The most advanced Mercurial to ever live - or football boot for that matter. Our little tests and try-on's at SPTFootball have proven that they can live up to that status.
You can order yours online on the 26th or FEB, or pick it up in-store on the 1st of MARCH. Either way. SPTFootball isn't just Australia True Football Destination - it's the destination to go for the latest Mercurial SuperFly360.