Nike Mercurial Vapor II R9 Gold

Nike Mercurial Vapor II R9 Gold

Used condition - a few slight marks on the upper, some peeling near the sock liner.  Overall excellent condition and perfect for display.

The famous golden slippers, as worn by R9 in 2004.  One of the several signature R9 Nike colorways, made for the face of the Mercurial series at the time.

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
• Foldover R9 tongue

The Sole Plate:

• There wasn't a change from the original Mercurial Vapor model, Nike continued with the very lightweight plastic design
• Nike continued with a plastic heel cup in the back, to help keep a snug fit and to prevent heel slipping
• In the SG variant, Nike used the Snap Stud technology, which had them snap into place instead of the typical screw in design

Notes and Comments:

• One of the most iconic Mercurials to date!  Everyone loves an all gold design
• Exclusively worn by R9 himself, they were fit for a king
• Over the years, these boots have become extremely fragile and are not recommended for playing