Superfly Mercurial: Improved material used to the upper for a ball controlled feeling and fitting as well as increasing play ability through engineered design. The upper Vaporposite+ of the boot has a textured surface, merging with a lightweight and flexible material that improves ball touch even in difficult weather conditions. Nonetheless, tests have shown that textured surfaces such as the Vaporposite+ may provide up to 20% more in efficiency of ball control because it gives a tactile feedback for touch and allows players to make quicker and proper adjustments accurately.
The Flyknit upper construction of the Superfly Mercurial helps with control as well, wrapping closely around the foot for a form-fitting experience that minimizes internal movement. This snug fit gives an almost “second skin” sensation that allows the player to better feel their ball touches. The boot is critical to Cristiano Ronaldo 's game as it helps him feel "faster" and ensures a secure fit that provides perfect connection between his foot, boot, the ball. The aforementioned Flyknit upper conforms [to the player's foot] while being strong enough to keep its form under significant pressure – allowing for a consistent performance over games.
A Dynamic Fit collar has been added for the first time by Nike providing lockdown and a seamless, sock-like feel around an athlete's ankle but not in any way too tight. This support also adds to lateral control, which is so important for those fast turns and changes of direction in play. Sport biomechanical studies have shown that 15 percent more manoeuvrability can be achieve with a stable ankle support and players feel free to make quick sideways movement without prediction. This enables the player to have greater control, especially during crunch-time situations when quick footwork and accurate direction are of the essence.
The specialized anti-slip insole under the foot inside of boot provides a great deal of stability during heavy actions, leading to an almost total energy exchange throughout every move. The addition of this feature also puts users in charge; the boot responds instantaneously when players put their foot down which provides for faster reaction times and makes dribbling that much better. The superstructure of the Mercurial Soleplate has a Nike Aerotrak zone in place to assist with control by providing multi-directional grip, allowing players stability multiple poses and responsive push-offs. Its distinctive traction enhances pavement grip by 10%, resulting in faster transitions from sprint to dribble to stop.
The superfly mercurial is a great option for precision play because it molds to your foot, providing the perfect combination of flexibility in motion and grip on surfaces. The combination of Vaporposite+ and Flyknit fit along with multi-directional traction provides for the greatest period of positional control, turning every touch into a masterful swipe in this formidable war.