Nike Mercurial Vapor I OG SG
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The Upper:
- A one piece lightweight Teijin synthetic material was used similar to the original Mercurial Vapor, Nike referred to it as the NikeSkin
- Newly designed lines on the upper made for a sleek, streamlined cosmetic design
- The sock liner used a super lightweight cushion around the heel cup for a licked down fit and added comfort
- This new synthetic replaced the former KNG-100 synthetic, for an even lighter design
The Sole Plate:
- Nike continued with a plastic heel cup in the back, to help keep a snug fit and to prevent heel slipping
- The SG sole plate used the Nike SnapStuds, aluminum tipped studs
Notes and Comments:
- The very first ever Mercurial Vapor I in the original launch colorway
- The newly designed upper was the lightest and strongest material at the time
- The sole plate made some major changes with a one piece plastic sole plate that was lighter than any sole plate on the market
- As worn by many icons including Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Edgar Davids, and even a young Messi wore the original Mercurial Vapor model!
