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The Mercurial series has always been inspired by the same track and field shoes that sprinters wear and this is one of the biggest features of the Mercurial Superfly. Once you put on the boot, one thing you can’t stop noticing is how well your feet are planted into the boots. Notice the slightly smoother and darker areas around the forefoot? That area has a layer of protection for durability purposes. Don’t expect PhantomVSN-levels of friction against the ball but it does keep with the speed aesthetics which is rooted in the Mercurial DNA. One cool detailing on the forefoot and instep is the inclusion of embossed strips that are meant to help produce some traction on the ball during high speed dribbles. The upper could do with a bit of breaking in though. One of the best looking Mercurial Superflys to have ever been released. Expect the boot to soften up after 3-5 games, if you’re patient enough. The Flyknit gets more “exposed” as it travels up higher on the boot towards the laces and collar. The upper for the Mercurial Superfly is actually very thin but the stiffness is most evident around the lower areas of the where there is a layer of plastic to fortify the Flyknit material. Other Flyknit boots such as the Nike PhantomVSN and Hypervenom 3 may pack a thicker upper but they were definitely more comfortable on the first try. The Mercurial Superfly 360 is an absolute looker but the Flyknit upper is a little stiff to the touch out of the box. The previous Mercurial Superfly was exceptionally popular and many did not make an immediate switch upon the launch of the Mercurial Superfly 360. Keeping it Fly(knit)įor a speed boot, it was ironically slow to catch on by the endorsed athletes. With a gradual shift towards Flyknit, Nike sought to reduce issues with discomfort while keeping to its speed DNA – refining them for the demands of the modern forward.
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The Superfly was the embodiment of that pursuit for perfection that came with its flaws. Over the years, Nike has attempted to cram in more tech into the Mercurial boots – sometimes at the expense of comfort.