New with bag - some light peeling towards the back of the sock liner
The Upper:
Previously in the Mercurial Vapor I and II, Nike used their NikeSkin technology
With the Vapor III, Nike introduced the Teijin synthetic material that was lighter, softer, more durable, and easily molded to the foot
A wonderfully designed upper material combined with the ultra sleek shape and lines made these boots stand out in every colorway
The Sole Plate:
Nike switched from a one piece plastic sole plate to a newly constructed directly injected bladed stud configuration
Using less materials with a super durable and lightweight plastic configuration made these boots the lightest Mercurial at the time
Nike also started to use carbon fiber on the heel cup for extra stability and reinforcement
Notes and Comments:
Nike would later go on to making over a dozen MV3 signature colorways
With a lineup full of studs rocking the Vapor III, including R9, Thierry Henry, CR7, Drogba and many more, this was one of the most exciting Mercurial launches ever
To this day, many regard the look and performance of the Vapor III to be the best Mercurial ever made
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