Cristiano Ronaldo and Nike Unveil Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II
Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo helped Nike unveiled its Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II at an event in London. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II is a lightweight boot that Nike says features a "new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration." In a statement, Nike said the shoe provides increased speed and allows for quick changes of direction.
In developing Nike Sense adaptive traction technology, designers created an adaptive stud that can extend and retract by up to 3mm, based on ground conditions and pressure exerted by the player. Directionally positioned blades maximize cutting and allow for quick changes of direction, while secondary toe traction provides added toe-off power for those first critical steps. The result is a boot that enables greater speed in all directions.
Cristiano Ronaldo says, "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."
