More than four years after Nike discontinued the Nike Total 90 football boots silo, Wayne Rooney gave the Nike Total 90 football boots a comeback in the Premier League last weekend. What a better time to take a closer look at the Nike Total 90 Laser II soccer cleats that were worn by Rooney.
The Nike Total 90 Laser II soccer shoes were released in April 2008 headlined by the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Fernando Torres, Florent Malouda, Carlos Puyol, Fabio Cannavaro and, of course, Wayne Rooney.
Nike Total 90 Laser II Football Boots - Tech
Launch colorway.
Nike has designed the Nike T90 Laser II football boot with the objective of increasing the player's accuracy and the power of shots. The Nike Total 90 Laser II has an large sweet spot that improves shooting and passing accuracy. The football boot is built to ensure that mobility and power remain unmatched on field of play whilst providing unrivaled fit and comfort for that time.
Nike Total 90 Laser II - Tech Specifications
- Integrated offset lacing system provides increased boot to ball contact surface, minimising uneven ball strike and allowing greater ball control, accuracy and swerve
- Revolutionary V-Twin lacing system maximizes strike zone and optimizes fit allowing the true fit of a traditional football boot, without compromising the contact zone for ball strike
- Improved Shotshield technology on front of foot provides cleaner ball contact and superior control to allow the athletes to place the ball more accurately. The technology continues to utilise the precision ring technology used in its predecessor, providing increased accuracy through refined placement and design
- Teijin synthetic leather and engineered mesh work together to help protect the foot and maintain a constant temperature environment throughout a full 90 minutes
- Water resistant eVENT membrane enhances breathability and keeps the foot dry
- New high density outsole component supports and stabilises the planted foot when striking the ball
- Individually engineered hybrid studs are positioned for optimal traction and comfort, distributing pressure evenly across the foot
- An engineered sockliner provides improved arch and heel support whilst it's unique anatomical design leverages multiple material densities to help distribute pressure and provide a tailored fit and feel from heel to toe
- Improved external heel counter cup provides added stability and works in combination with a molded foam package to create a superior feet and heel lockdown
Along with the synthetic version, Nike also released a Kangaroo leather edition (worn by Wayne Rooney) as well as a limited edition version of the cleats with a more lightweight, completely water resistant upper known as the Nike T90 Laser II 2009-10 version.
Nike T90 Laser II - Colorways
The Nike Total 90 soccer shoes were released in a ton of different awesome colorways, which are one reason why they were so popular amongst players.
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