Ahead of the yesterday's Super Bowl, Nike has revealed a new football cleat that looks not just an American football cleat but like a soccer boot. Introducing the Nike Vapor Edge, which has several key features of recent Nike soccer boots.
Nike Vapor Edge American Football Cleats - Super Bowl - Metallic Platinum / Baltic Blue/ White / Bright Crimson
This Nike Vapor Edge cleat is packed with the brand’s latest technology for American Football players to perform at their highest level. Like the Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 soccer boots and the Nike Phantom VSN, the upper features a seamless one-piece design with its Flyknit to fit like a second skin wrapping 360 degrees around the foot.
It comes with a lace cover similar to the one of the Nike Phantom VSN. Instead of having a traditional lacing system, it comes with a "toggle Ghost lacing system".
According to Nike, "the design is a direct response to feedback from players who want a cleat that feels like a sock with spikes."
The Nike Vapor Edge provides instant propulsion, power transfer and responsiveness with its ultra-light, aerodynamic cleat sole thanks to its independent traction pods placed underneath portions of the wearer’s foot.
Nike Vapor Edge American Football Cleats - Features
- The internal plate is separated from the studs so that it sits closer to your foot for flexible support.
- 360-degree Flyknit construction adapts to your foot while locking mesh helps support you when cutting.
- The toggle Ghost lacing system allows for speed lacing and reduces distractions.
- Wide stud placement helps you make quick cuts.
- The elastic circular knit cuff is comfortable and breathable.
- NIKESKIN overlay on the Flyknit creates durability.
- Shown: Metallic Platinum/Baltic Blue/White/Bright Crimson
- Style: CI5635-001
The Nike Vapor Edge was officially released on Nike.com on Sunday, February 2 2020.
What do you think of the Nike Vapor Edge Elite 360 Cleats for the Super Bowl LIV? Do you think these would work for soccer? Share your thoughts in the comments below.