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It was four years after the World Cup 1998 and before the World Cup 2002, when the first pair of Nike Mercurial Vapor soccer cleats in real sense was born. The cleat was considered as a creative item standing for a new period of soccer shoes by its smooth appearance, simple upper and special different craft from any former boots.

A kind of material called NikeSkin was used in this creative soccer cleats. Compared with the previous K-leather which was often used in soccer shoes, the advanced Nike Skin was lighter, thinner and more durable; and waterproof is one of the most remarkable features from this new material.

Overall looking at the Nike Mercurial Vapor, one of the reasons for its hot welcome is the design of the cleats located in the outsole. The V- cleats allow the Mercurial Vapor I cleats more grip on the filed and ability of reaction. According to the technology test, Mercurial Vapor was good at shortening the time in running by 3% in each 20 meters. Therefore, the speed is the main advertising point when the cleats come into the market.

After that, the Nike Cage Advert again explained the features of Nike Mercurial Vapor I well, the speed that the cleats provide on the field. Beside, in this series of soccer cleats, there were cleats made of different synthetic materials, and the K-leather in black/grey colorway.

The pair of silver/green Nike Mercurial Vapor I worn by Ronaldo in World Cup 1998 was the great choice for the boots collectors. The Nike Company released this model in limit number of 4600 pairs all over the world. And after the WC 2002, there continuously came into the market more colorways of this Mercurial Vapor I cleats.

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