Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 2021 Prototype Boots Leaked
Dec 10, 2020, by Chris
We finally get a close look at the next-generation Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 soccer boots. Thanks to Brazilian boot channel @futeboxing for the photos.
Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 'Blackout Prototype of Launch Colorway' - Blackout / Bright Crimson / Volt
Check out the new Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII soccer boots in blackout / bright crimson / volt below.
The pictures of the Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 football boots show blackout prototype of the launch edition of the next-gen Nike Mercurial 2021 cleats ('Bright Crimson / Metallic Silver / Volt'). They have an all-black upper and red / electricity elements on the plate & studs.
The photos show the lower-tier Mercurial Superfly 8 Academy cleats
Tech-wise, the pictures show the lower-tier Mercurial Superfly 8 Academy cleats. The photos nevertheless reveal the main changes Nike made for the high-end Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII football boots.
First, the upper has undergone a major change from the current generation. It seems to be completely 3D and has a high-relief Swoosh as well as other bulging elements.
For the sole, there is one big difference. While the plates of the current Mercurial are divided in a front and rear part without a connection, the Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite soccer cleats are made in a single plate with a kind of bridge joining the front with the back.
The names of the features are not known yet
In fact, a similar sole solution has been created by Nike for the Nike Phanton GT.
The new Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 football shoes will be launched in February 2021.
Let's hear your thoughts on the nextgen 2021 Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII soccer cleats collection below.
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