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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

Nike Ronaldinho Dois

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

    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

    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.

    More info...


    Nike Tiempo Ronaldinho

    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.

    Full Review


    Nike Tiempo Brasileiro

    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

    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.

    More info...


    Nike Air Legend II

    Nike Tiempo Legend III

    SThird version of Air Legend series with the biggest change in the outsole.

  • Released: July 2009.
  • Upper: Kangaroo Leather with strategically positioned stitching.
  • Outsole: Split TPU plate with glass fiber shank and forefoot flex grooves containing mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for SG, FG and AG (all ground).
  • Weight: 10.8 oz./306g
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for advanced players.

    Nike Tiempo Legend III - More info...


    Nike Air Legend II

    Nike Tiempo Mystic III

    Less expensive version of the Tiempo Legend III.

  • Released: July 2009.
  • Upper: Full-grain Leather with new pattern details.
  • Outsole: TPU with mix of conical and bladed studs.
  • Available for SG, FG and AG (all ground).
  • Weight: 10 oz./283g
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for competitive and advanced players.


    Nike Air Legend II

    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./312g
  • Size: 4 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for advanced players.

    More info...


    Nike Tiempo Mystic II

    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.

    More info...


    Nike Air Legend

    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.

    Full Review



    Nike Mercurial

    Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly

    Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly

    The Mercurial Vapor Superfly is Nike's lightest soccer boot ever and the first soccer boot to incorporate Nike's revolutionary Flywire technology. Nike Flywire technology utilizes high-strength threads that act like cables on a suspension bridge, delivering engineered support precisely where it's needed.

  • Released: March 2009.
  • Upper: Ultra-thin Teijin Microfiber.
  • Outsole: 7-layer carbon Speed Plate with Lightweight Traction cleats.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: FG - 6.8oz/192g
  • Size: 7 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for advanced players.

    NOTE: Due to technical (?) problems the launch for public sale has been postponed until August 2009.


    Nike Mercurial Vapor V

    Nike Mercurial Vapor V

    The fifth, already, version of one of the most popular soccer cleats. It contains the Flywire technology, but only in the arch areas.

  • Released: March 2009.
  • Upper: Ultra-thin Teijin Microfiber.
  • Outsole: Direct-injected heel studs and Vapor forefoot plate with multi directional traction pattern.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: FG - 8.4oz/229g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Not available in Junior sizes.
  • Recommended for competitive and advanced players.

    Nike Mercurial Vapor V - More info…


    Nike Mercurial Vapor V

    Nike Mercurial Talaria V

    The mid-range boot of Mercurial family. Again, the Talaria V doesn't appear like a less expensive version of the Mercurial Vapor V. It looks more like the Superfly model.

  • Released: March 2009.
  • Upper: Teijin Microfiber.
  • Outsole: TPU with separated front and back plates and multi-direction bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: FG - 9.4oz/229g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 3-6.
  • Recommended for competitive and advanced players.

    Nike Mercurial Talaria V - More info…


    Nike Mercurial Vapor V

    Nike Mercurial Veloci V

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

  • Released: March 2009.
  • Upper: Synthetic leather.
  • Outsole: Lightweight TPU plate with multi-direction bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: FG - 9.4oz/229g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 1-6.
  • Recommended for beginners and recreational players.

    Nike Mercurial Veloci V - More info…


    Nike Mercurial Vapor V

    Nike Mercurial Steam V

    No surprise here…these cleats are the less (much less) expensive version of Mercurial Vapor V, but lighter than their predecessors, Nike Steam II.

  • Released: March 2009.
  • Upper: Supple synthetic leather.
  • Outsole: TPU plate with multi-direction bladed studs.
  • Available for FG and SG.
  • Weight: FG - 9.4oz/229g
  • Size: 6 and up.
  • Available in Junior sizes: 1-6.
  • Recommended for beginners and recreational players.

    Nike Mercurial Steam V - More info…


    Nike Mercurial Vapor SL

    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).


    Nike Mercurial Vapor SL 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.

    Nike Mercurial Vapor SL - More info…


    Nike Mercurial Vapor IV

    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.

    Nike Mercurial Vapor IV - More info…


    Nike Talaria IV

    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.

    More info...


    Nike Mercurial Veloci

    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.

    More info...


    Nike Steam II

    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.

    More info...


    Nike Mercurial Vapor III

    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.

    Full Review



    nike total 90

    Nike Total 90 Laser II

    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.

    Nike T90 Laser II - More info...


    Nike Total 90 Strike II

    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.

    More info...


    Nike Total 90 Shoot II

    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.

    More info...


    Nike Total 90 Laser

    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.

    More info...




    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:

    Nike Zoom Total 90 Supremacy

    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.

    Full Review


    Nike Air Zoom Total 90 III

    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.

    Full Review

    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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    Your best soccer cleats

    What are your favorite soccer cleats? - Everyone, maybe not everyone, but every soccer player has his favorite soccer cleats. It could be a very specific model, like Puma v1.06 I FG K or any Nike soccer cleats or just all Kangaroo Leather cleats. What are your preferences? What are your favorite soccer cleats and why? Have a minute...let us know.

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