Nike Mercurial Vapor Tech Craft K-Leather 2020-21 Boots Leaked
Sep 7, 2020, by Chris
The Tech Craft edition of the Nike Mercurial 2020 football shoes has been leaked. They bring a Kangaroo leather upper to the low-cut Vapor Mercurial - a Superfly version will be not available.
Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII 'Tech Craft' - Black / White / Pro Gold / Metallic Gold
Check out the new Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite cleats from the 'Tech Craft' collection below.
The 'Black / White / Pro Gold / Metallic Gold' Nike Mercurial Vapor Elite football shoes feature the same classy look as the other Nike 2020-21 Tech Craft Pack cleats - they are black with white logos and golden-yellow applications.
Tech-wise, the new 'Black / White / Pro Gold / Metallic Gold' Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII boots are based on the regular synthetic Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 football boots with one important addtion - they feature a layer of Kangaroo leather.
Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite 'Tech Craft' - Features
- Kangaroo leather overlay
- Low-profile collar
- Microtexturized Flyknit upper with NikeSkin overlay
- ACC (All Conditions Control)
- Podular sole plate system with an internal chassis
- Swoosh design on the toe has a matte finish to help provide traction on the ball
- Price: USD 300 (EUR 290, GBP 250)
- Colorway: Black / White / Pro Gold / Metallic Gold
The new Kangaroo Leather Tech Craft Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite soccer cleats are available for around USD 300 (EUR 290, GBP 250) from September 2020.
Do you like the Tech Craft Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII 2020-21 boots? Let us know in the comments below, and check out the Boot Calendar for more.
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A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
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Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
