RONALDO TESTS BLACK-OUT MERCURIAL VAPOR VIII

06th October 2011 in: Cristiano Ronaldo, Football Boots, Mercurial Vapor, Nike Football Boots

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training with the Portuguese National team yesterday, but had a football boots-based surprise for those looking closely as he brought along what we suspect to be a black out Mercurial Vapor VIII

The Real Madrid Superstar was only set for some light training as he recovers from a hip injury, but that didn’t stop Nike seeking out an opportune moment with the winger to test out what we believe to be a black-out of the new Mercurial Vapor VIII speed football boots.

Cristiano took to the pitch for some light sprinting drills, which Nike evidently deemed the perfect time to give their latest football boots their first ever piece of professional testing – as far as we know.

From what we can tell, these are definitely a new form of Vapor – likely the Mercurial Vapor VIII, rather than a limited edition version like the SL – evident from the Glass Fibre sole, rather than the Carbon Fibre sole we’ve come to see on the Superfly.

If there’s one thing about these images that is seriously getting us excited over what the Mercurial Vapor VIII, it’s that sleek fit! It looks like Cristiano Ronaldo’s wearing a pair of socks, not football boots!

If Nike can pull the weight of the new Vapor and make it a little more comfortable, we could be in for a real treat.

What do you think the way Mercurial Vapor VIII‘s are shaping up? Could this herald the return of Nike to the stop of the speed game?

Let us know in the comments!

Article by Kyle. View all posts by Kyle.

Updated: 22/05/12

Jimbo

Looks awesome. A clean crisp looking boot, like it says in the article its like an extension to the sock.

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nswayne

Ronaldo was once reported to be wearing his boots a size or two smaller, which could contribute to the slick look.

Also, can’t help but feel that the usage of glass fibers for its sole is a cost-saving move as it’s cheaper to use than carbon fiber. Can’t wait to see how they’ll pit against the F50 when it releases!

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Mo

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can’t believe the MV8 is coming out already

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MartiMc

I think this is a massive release for Nike. The Mercurial has taken a lot of stick lately and the adizero has progressed nicely.

If Nike mess this up and continue charging fortunes they could start to lose some regular fans, me being one of them.

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Mouse36d

Really like these boots, must admit they look like an extension of his socks, but think that’s what makes them so sleek looking!

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MegaManX

Wow, they do look really slick.

If Nike pull this back, it would be a serious win for them. They need to gain ground back on adidas, and it looks like the new Vapor could be up to the job of doing it!

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TheTopRightCorner

Came here form the Facebook page, wasn’t expecting much – but DAMM those are some good pics, Footy-Boots!!

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Shinsuke99

Agree – you can relly see the detail! Do the studs look really small to anyone else?

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Soo

They do look incredibly smooth and sleek, but when they get patterned they will not look as smooth as these black outs.

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Optimus Rhyme

I’d bet that Nike are gunna market them as being like a track-running ‘spike’, they seem very light, very narrow with very small studs

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Xristiano7

It looks so good because it is plain black and smooth. the shape is really nice. i love CR.

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mvelosofan

From what I see those are Fg studs !

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SpeckledJim

They look no different to the current version. I predict Nike will lose further ground to Adidas on this one, especially considering the micoach technology.

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Guest

Its reaally weird though that the adizeros are doing better since they just keep getting uglier… Hope that they Will give the next mercurials à simpler look without those ugly lightning bolts that just makes them look like cheap childrens toys… Bring back the guy to designed the mercurial 3s and 4s..

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Soccer Stuff

only 2 studs on the heel! that is one way to reduce weight!

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Guest

thats because its a soft ground sole plate. It always has only two in the heel

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ssdeuce

The new vapor viii only has 2 on the fg! I have seen them. Also the mixed sole will be available for retail. Oh and no more superfly. Remember you heard it here first!

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Jeffries

new mercurials only wiegh 6.4 ounces

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http://www.facebook.com/people/Xavier-Scott/572117563 Xavier Scott

i heard it ages ago.. liar

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Maccasports

thats very light, surely they can be leather?
http://www.maccasports.co.uk

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Dsadasdasdasd

he’s right Elite silo will be axed by Nike.
No more Superflys

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Jake Round

Those are awesome boots I think they are the best mercurials ever

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Fibatsocc3r

when are they coming out

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Vm1993

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