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Which of the Nike Soccer Cleats should you buy?

I can’t give you a straightforward answer.
It all depends how serious of a player you are, what level of soccer you play, your age and also…how much money you (or your parents) can spend.

So, the decision is yours. I just want to assist you in making this decision .

The right decision…
…adequate to your needs and preferences.


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Nike Tiempo

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Nike Ronaldinho Dois

Ronaldinho Dois (two in Portuguese) is the second signature boot in the great Brazilian's collection.

  • Released: July 2008.
  • Upper: Kangaroo Leather.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: 11.6 oz./329 grams.
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 1-6 with Calf-skin upper.
  • Recommended for advanced players.

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    Nike 10R 0 Escolhido

    Less expensive version of Ronaldinho Dois.

  • Released: July 2008.
  • Upper: Calf-skin Leather.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and TF.
  • Weight: 11.2 oz./318g
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for competitive and advanced players.

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    Nike 10R 0 Cara

    The least expensive version of Ronaldinho Dois.

  • Released: July 2008.
  • Upper: Combination of full-grain leather and synthetics.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for FG, TF and MG (multi-ground with 27 molded studs).
  • Weight: 10 oz./283g
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 10-13.5 and 1-6.
  • Recommended for beginners, recreational and competitive players.

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    Nike Tiempo Ronaldinho

    The first model inspired by Ronaldinho and developed on the foundation of Nike Air Legend.

  • Released: August 2007.
  • Upper: Kangaroo Leather.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: 11.6 oz./329g.
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 10-13.5 and 1-6 with combination of full-grain leather and synthetic upper.
  • Recommended for advanced players.

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    Nike Tiempo Brasileiro

    Less expensive version of Tiempo Ronaldinho.

  • Released: August 2007.
  • Upper: Calf-skin Leather.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for FG, SG, TF and MG (multi-ground with 27 molded studs).
  • Weight: 11.6 oz./329g.
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for competitive and advanced players.

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    Nike Tiempo Guri

    The least expensive version of Tiempo Ronaldinho.

  • Released: August 2007.
  • Upper: Combination of full-grain leather and synthetics.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for FG, SG, TF and MG (multi-ground with 27 molded studs).
  • Weight: 11.4 oz./323g
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for beginners and recreational players.

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    Nike Air Legend II

    Second model of Air Legend with only one difference: it doesn't have an External Heel Counter.

  • Released: December 2007.
  • Upper: Kangaroo Leather.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: 11 oz./210g
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for advanced players.

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    Nike Tiempo Mystic II

    Less expensive version of Air Legend II.

  • Released: December 2007.
  • Upper: Full-grain Leather.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for SG, FG and TF (Tiempo Mystic TF Plus).
  • Weight: 10.6 oz./300g
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for competitive and advanced players.

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    Nike Air Legend

    Released in 2006, first edition of Air Legends is still available in stores and on Ebay (as of August 2008) for discounted prices, as well as less expensive version Nike Tiempo Mystic.

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    Nike Mercurial

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    Nike Mercurial Vapor SL (super light)

    There are two versions of these Nike soccer cleats:
    The special, limited edition (only 2000 pairs), designed primarily for Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba.
    They are almost entirely made of Carbon Fiber and are the lightest soccer cleats ever (6.7oz. - 190 grams) and one of the most expensive soccer cleats ever - $400 (crazy).


    Adidas Predator PS The second version, which I call 'a public edition' is the combination of SL's outsole (carbon fiber) and Vapor IV's midsole and upper (Teijin microfiber).

  • Released: May 2008.
  • Upper: Teijin Microfiber.
  • Outsole: 7 layer carbon composite with bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: 7.4 oz./210g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for advanced and...rich players.

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    Nike Mercurial Vapor IV

    The fourth (obviously) version of Mercurial Vapors.

  • Released: February 2008.
  • Upper: Teijin Microfiber.
  • Outsole: TPU with multi-direction bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: 8.1 oz./229g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for advanced players.

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    Nike Talaria IV

    The next model of Mercurial Talaria line. I would like to say these boots are 'the less expensive version of Mercurial Vapor IV' but without lace cover they really don't look like Vapors IV.

  • Released: February 2008.
  • Upper: KNG-75 Microfiber.
  • Outsole: Split TPU plates with multi-direction bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: 9.4 oz./266g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 3-6.
  • Recommended for competitive and advanced players.

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    Nike Mercurial Veloci

    Less expensive version of...the Mercurial Talaria IV and the cheapest of the entire Nike Mercurial shoes line.

  • Released: February 2008.
  • Upper: Synthetic.
  • Outsole: TPU plate with multi-direction bladed studs.
  • Available for FG.
  • Weight: 9.8 oz./278g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 1-6.
  • Recommended for beginners and recreational players.

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    Nike Steam II

    These cleats are the less and...the least expensive version of Mercurial Vapor IV.

  • Released: February 2008.
  • Upper: Synthetic.
  • Outsole: TPU plate with multi-direction bladed studs.
  • Available for FG.
  • Weight: 10.6 oz./300g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 1-6.
  • Recommended for beginners and recreational players.

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    Nike Mercurial Vapor III

    Released in 2006, Mercurial Vapor III are still available in stores and on Ebay (as of August 2008) for discounted prices, as well as less expensive versions Nike Talaria III and Nike Steam.

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    nike total 90

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    Nike Total 90 Laser II

    Second edition of the very popular Total 90 Laser model.

  • Released: May 2008.
  • Both versions of Upper: Kangaroo Leather and Microfiber.
  • Outsole: TPU with new type of studs including hybrid traction elements.
  • Available for FG amd SG.
  • Weight: 11.4 oz./323g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 3-6.
  • Recommended for advanced players.

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    Nike Total 90 Strike II

    Less expensive version of Total 90 Laser II.

  • Released: May 2008.
  • Both versions of Upper: Full-grain Leather and performance-grade Synthetic.
  • Outsole: TPU with new type of studs including hybrid traction elements.
  • Available for FG amd TF.
  • Weight: Synthetic - 11.2 oz./318g,
    Leather – 11.8oz./335g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for competitive and advanced players.

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    Nike Total 90 Shoot II

    The least expensive version of Total 90 Laser II.

  • Released: May 2008.
  • Upper: Synthetic.
  • Outsole: TPU with new type of studs including hybrid traction elements.
  • Available for FG, TF and MG (multi-ground with 27 molded, conical studs).
  • Weight: 10.2 oz./289g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 10-13.5 and 1-6.
  • Recommended for beginners and recreational players.

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    Nike Total 90 Laser

    Released in 2007, Total 90 Laser are still available in stores and on Ebay (as of August 2008) for discounted prices, as well as less expensive versions Nike Total 90 Strike and Total 90 Shoot.

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    Worth a mention are the two older models of Total 90 series that as of August 2008, you guessed it...are still available in some stores and on Ebay:

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    Nike Zoom Total 90 Supremacy

  • Released: May 2006.
  • Both versions of Upper: Kangaroo Leather (released in February 2007) and Teijin Microfiber.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: 11 oz./312g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 1-6
  • Recommended for everyone.

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    Nike Air Zoom Total 90 III

  • Released: in 2005.
  • Upper: Microfiber KNG-100.
  • Outsole: Special Total 90 plate with conical studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: 10.4 oz./295g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 1-6
  • Recommended for everyone.

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    summary

    I know...it's a long list. But actually it only seems like it.

    There are just three different series of Nike soccer cleats. Every series has one leading model followed by two, three less expensive versions. Also there is usually a choice of the prior edition of the leading model.
    By the way, very smart choice in my opinion (much lower cost for these 'descending' models of Nike soccer cleats).

    There are many factors to consider while selecting soccer cleats. But if you already narrow your option to Nike soccer cleats, understand which outsole type will suits you the best and know the size you need to get, the only thing to contemplate is which shoes are the most adequate for the level of soccer you play.

    Basically, the higher level the better cleats you should have.

    Every single soccer boot has my recommendation for what level of play it would be the most proper for. Remember, it's not a strict rule. It's just my suggestion.
    But if money is not a subject, forget about it. The high-end soccer cleats won't hurt anybody, not even beginners.

    What about the material of uppers?
    Well, nowadays the choice, which cleats are better, the one made of true leather or the synthetic one, has become more as everyone's own preference.

    Today's technologies let create high quality synthetics (microfiber) that in some cases are as good as true leather. I still don't like synthetic soccer shoes, especially those made of low-grade, cheap artificial material.

    But how I said, it's what you prefer.

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