Inside The Lab: Mercurial Vapor IV
04 March 2008
True innovation comes from true insight. And, for the research and design team behind one of the most innovative boots to ever grace the pitch, there's no truer insight than this: Short, ten meter bursts of acceleration are the single most frequent action in football.
So, how can the Mercurial Vapor IV maximize acceleration? Well, that's what we intend to find out, as 365 takes you "Inside The Lab."
Come with us as we pull back the curtain to expose Nike's most elaborate and ground-breaking efforts in the department of SPEED.
"The research process on the Mercurial line, for me, is synonymo ...
The Next Brilliant Brazilian
27 February 2008
Young and ruthless? Check. Immense talent? Check. Natural scoring instincts? Check. Enough confidence to start for one of Europe's top clubs? Check. An elite boot for an elite player? Check.
Alexandre Pato is the new Brazilian striker on the block. He represents the next generation of spee ...
The Phenomenon
22 February 2008
He's carried Brazil to a World Cup title. He's carried his clubs to numerous championships. He's carried the expectations, hopes and dreams of millions of footballing fanatics. And now, Ronaldo needs your support as he looks to do the impossible once again.
As he recovers from surgery to r ...
Encore Performance
18 January 2008
The Mercurial IVs are back in action this weekend and are poised to match their head-turning debut. Those of you in the States will get your first taste of the fiery orange boots when Landon laces them up for the US MNT match against Sweden on Saturday. He'll be hunting for the all-time goal ...