While Nike Discontinue Leather, Charly Release New Leather Football Boots, and It Brings Back Memories of Nike's Tiempo
Apr 25, 2023, by Chris
From summer 2023, Nike will stop the use of kangaroo leather for their football boots, which mainly affects the Tiempo silo. Now Mexican brand Charly have launched their latest leather soccer cleat, and it could be a good alternative to Tiempo aficionados. Introducing the Charly Legendario 2.0 football boots.
The Charly Legendario soccer boots are endorsed by Mexican national team players Hector Moreno and Greta Espinoza.
It brings me back to the days of playing when I was younger
"These cleats are the real deal. Charly really created something special with this new Legendario 2.0. It brings me back to the days of playing when I was younger. The full grain leather really holds up well on the pitch,” said Mexican National Team soccer star Hector Moreno.
Charly Legendario 2.0
Check out the new Charly Legendario 2.0 boots below.
The new Charly Legendario 2.0 football boots have a "full-grain leather" upper. Charly do not mention which exact type of leather is used, but we expect it to be cow leather as it is "locally sourced" (and the boots are produced in Leon, Mexico).
Indeed, the whole upper and stitching of the Charly Legendario 2.0 2023 football boots remind us of the Nike Tiempo Legend 4 and 5 football boots, which are players' favorites back then.
The full-grain leather is used from the toe box to the heel cup. In addition, the Charly Legendario 2023 soccer cleats feature a breathable synthetic lining and a single-layer leather tongue.
Meanwhile, the TPU sole plate has a virtually identical stud configuration to the Nike Mercurial Superfly 6. This surely can't be a bad thing, as it is already top-level approved by Nike's best players.
Design-wise, the Charly Legendario 2023 football boots are very classic. The Legendario 2.0 is available in white, black, red, and gold with black.
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Charly Legendario 2.0 - Features
- Locally sourced full grain leather giving this cleat the strength and durability needed on the pitch
- TPU plate provides sure traction on the field and is ideal for quick movement on and off the ball
- Molded EVA Sock Liner
- Made in Leon, Mexico
- Price: 85 USD
- Release date: April 2023
The new Charly Legendario 2.0 soccer cleats are available since April 2023, retailing at a very fair price of just 85 USD. They are only available in the USA yet (including Soccer.com, WSS (both "soon"), and DICK'S Sporting Goods), and won't be available outside Middle/North America certainly.
“The Legendario 2.0 enhances ball control and provides players with the necessary comfort to play their hardest for 90 minutes. Legendario is the new era of leather soccer cleats,” said CHARLY USA Managing Director Jason Wells.
Do you like the new Charly Legendario 2.0 football shoes? Let's hear your thoughts in the comments below the article, and browse the Boot Calendar for all the latest Charly soccer boots.
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