Nike Mercurial Vapor I Chrome White R9 SG

Nike Mercurial Vapor I Chrome White R9 SG

New without box - majority of sock liner has peeled, some discoloration on heel.  Sole plate in perfect condition, upper still very shiny in perfect condition.

The Upper:

• A one piece lightweight Teijin synthetic material was used similar to the original Mercurial Vapor, Nike referred to it as the NikeSkin
• Newly designed lines on the upper made for a sleek, streamlined cosmetic design
• The sock liner used a super lightweight cushion around the heel cup for a locked down fit and added comfort
• This new synthetic replaced the former KNG-100 synthetic, for an even lighter design

The Sole Plate:

• Nike continued with a plastic heel cup in the back, to help keep a snug fit and to prevent heel slipping
• The SG sole plate used the Nike SnapStuds, aluminum tipped studs 
  

Notes and Comments:

• One of the very first ever signature R9 Mercurial Vapors, in a shiney chrome edition
  
• The newly designed upper was the lightest and strongest material at the time
• The sole plate made some major changes with a one piece plastic sole plate that was lighter than any sole plate on the market