Footy-Boots.com released the first pictures of the new Nike Superfly II football boots, which are available through the FSC Shop from 1st April 2010
Cristiano Ronaldo, no less, was on hand to launch the new Nike boot at a global media event which was held at a bespoke space inside Battersea Power Station in London.
The Superfly II features a new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II also includes a reengineered upper for enhanced fit and ball control for fast feet while Nike say the vibrant ultra-violet color boosts visibility on the pitch.
Nike’s design and engineering teams talked with some of the fastest players in the world, who emphasized that acceleration around a defender is just as important as beating him in a straight line.
The Nike Sports Research Lab researched the world championship finals in 2006 and found that there were 845 slipping events over 63 games, or roughly 14 per game. Building on these insights, the Nike team collaborated closely with elite athletes including Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexandre Pato to create a boot that enables toe-off acceleration and minimizes slippage in game-changing situations.
Commenting on the Superfly II, Cristiano Ronaldo said:
For me, it’s all about first-step acceleration, but twisting and turning around a defender is also important. The Mercurial Vapor Superfly II helps me do both, so I can beat my opponent and create scoring opportunities.
