All new boots coming out [56k users be aware! many/big pics!]

[Harmsworth1]

Mercurial Vapor SLs

These are to be a midway version between the Vapor III and the Vapor IV. However there are people who are defining them as a class on their own. What is true about them is that they are made entirely out of carbon fibre, which should make them extreemly light... Apparently they are going to be sold for a price in the range of £ 250.

The above images are provided thanks to Ballack13 of EF forums.

 

[Harmsworth1]

C. Ronaldo in the new Vapor SL

 

[farmboy]

These are to be a midway version between the Vapor III and the Vapor IV. However there are people who are defining them as a class on their own. What is true about them is that they are made entirely out of carbon fibre, which should make them extreemly light... Apparently they are going to be sold for a price in the range of £ 250.

The above images are provided thanks to Ballack13 of EF forums.

totally called this one:

dude, those vapors look like carbon fiber. that might be the coolest looking boot i've seen in a while.

i'm still trying to figure out how they're using it for football boots, though. carbon fiber is usually really stiff - that's why they use it on high-end bikes; it's light and transfers almost 100% of the energy you put in into the wheels.
so, in conclusion, wouldn't that give you really bad touch (since it wouldn't conform to your foot)?

 

[riise6]

These are to be a midway version between the Vapor III and the Vapor IV. However there are people who are defining them as a class on their own. What is true about them is that they are made entirely out of carbon fibre, which should make them extreemly light... Apparently they are going to be sold for a price in the range of £ 250.

The above images are provided thanks to Ballack13 of EF forums.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWW

 

[hennersislegend]

totally called this one:

i'm still trying to figure out how they're using it for football boots, though. carbon fiber is usually really stiff - that's why they use it on high-end bikes; it's light and transfers almost 100% of the energy you put in into the wheels.
so, in conclusion, wouldn't that give you really bad touch (since it wouldn't conform to your foot)?

Your right, and also one of the things about carbon fibre is it's really strong and stiff, but only in one direction, so the boots could easily break in a tackle if they are kicked at a funny angle, i reckon this just a nike publicity stunt before the new vapors get fully released

 

[coach]

Plus, when it breaks, carbon fiber is very sharp. So, someone could get hurt if they go into a tackle wrong or if the player get a stud caught in the field. Personally I don't think that these boots are going to be around for a long time unless everyone has £250 (!) to spend on a pair of dangerous Football boots.

 

[Harmsworth1]

Personally, I do not know the technical details of the boot's costruction and physics... However i suppose that the upper is made of fine carbon fibre threads put together to create one tissue... This would allow, if i'm not mistaken, multiple directionalty...

 

[AlienSeafood]

never was a big fan of black boots...but, man, that is beautiful...though i think if the swoosh wud be more of a deeper/darker shade of red, it wud be better...seems a bit pinkish...

 

[Esser]

Here are the new Nike mercurial vapor SL !!

 

[ivorer]

WOOOOOOOOW! awesome! one of the best soccer boots i've ever seen

 

[Harmsworth1]

New Unreleased Boots

The above images are credited to Ballack13 of EF forums and by courtesy of SP forums.

 

[Harmsworth1]

Puma V1.08 - A new "speed boot".

Puma v1.08 Firm Ground Football Boots - The brand new Puma Speed Boot for Winter 07/08.

Super lightweight...super speed
Gets you to the ball even faster.

The v1.08 upper uses a thin, lightweight and abrasion resistant textile material. This provides the industry speed benchmark with unique ball control and touch properties.


UNI Contruction
This revolutionary and environmentally friendly construction provides a glove like fit by fully replicating the unique PUMA AptoLast.

Off-centred Lacing
The off-centred lacing system increases the kicking area and improves pressure distribution as well as reducing forces from ball impact.

ConTec Upper Material
The v1.08 uses a thin, lightweight and abrasion resistant textile material providing an industry speed benchmark with unique ball control and touch properties.

Microfibre Reinforcements
The textile upper is reinforced with a thinlayer of microfibre specifically in areas where extra reinforcement is needed. This increases durablity without adding dispensable weight.

Two-piece Outsole
The outsole is split into two seperate pieces keeping weight down whilst enhancing the fit in the medial foot arch area.

Forefoot Stud Configuration
The forefoot stud configuration ensures smooth ground penetration by providing optimal traction and manouverability.

Heel Stud Configuration
The near stud configuration features an integrated heel counter to provide stability whilst supporting the natural running movement.

External Heel Counter
The minimized TPU external heel counter provides optimal stability whilst reducing weight through its unique construction.

Carbon Fibre Internal Chassis
The internal chassis is the backbone of the v1.08. The TPU frame provides stability while the carbon fibre sole plate secures lightness and flexibility. With carbon fibre as the major component of the internal chassis PUMA are using a lightweight yet flexible advance material. Embedded in double density injected TPU, the carbon fibre composite of the internal chassis ensures excellent pressure distribution, reduces weight and supports the natural flexpoints of the forefoot.

Anatomically Shaped AptoLast
The PUMA AptoLast sets a revolutionary benchmark for football footwear. Ergonomically as well as optically it closely follows the foot's natural shape and provides a glove like fit that allows the upper to mold prefectly to the players foot.


Information as displayed on the Pro-Direct website.

 

[CanCann]

@ Harmsworth1: Where did you find this picture and the boots?! Awesome!

 

[Harmsworth1]

As i said, "The above images are credited to Ballack13 of EF forums and by courtesy of SP forums."

 

[jani]

Ronaldo wearing some really old skool R9's?

 

[Javyol]

Ronaldo wearing some really old skool R9's?

Can't see Ronaldo. (I haven't seen him lately tho)

Gattuso also old skool.

The above images are credited to Ballack13 of EF forums and by courtesy of SP forums.

so according to that picture, the PowerSwerve's will be out Dec 07.

 

[$MZ77$]

Ronaldo wearing some really old skool R9's?

I think R9's Boots are the (new) Mercurial Vapor for the 10th Anniversary!
If I'm not wrong R9 had the first Vapors ever or not?

 

[AlienSeafood]

yeah, thats prolly the 10th aniv R9s and yes, he had the 1st ones, as its called R9 (ronaldo 9)

 

[PaPaGeorGeo]

The version that he wore to the 98 World Cup were awesome

 

[$MZ77$]

The version that he wore to the 98 World Cup were awesome

yes I love them
He was the only one in the whole Cup who had really cool boots