Ahead of every major football tournament, Nike release a collection of football boots that completely dominate the football pitch visually – and this year is no different!

Because today, Sport-locker.net can reveal the ‘Nike Clash Collection’ of football boots – set to take Euro 2012 by storm in Poland and Ukraine this summer.

The world’s best players including Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta, Wayne Rooney and Gerard Pique will step out in this new collection of boots – which include Nike’s Mercurial Vapor VIII, CTR360 Maestri II, T90 Laser IV and Tiempo Legend IV.

All four silos have had a paint job, with each chosen colour reflecting the expression and playing style of each boot.

The Mercurial Vapor VIII features a solar red for explosive speed, CTR360 Maestri II blue glow for the assured midfielder, T90 Laser IV electric green for the deadly striker and Tiempo Legend IV black for effortless and classic style.  

Mercurial Vapor VIII

Re-engineered boot built for explosive speed.  

•             Combines innovation and style with a seamless fit, touch and traction to beat defenders and capitalize on key moments

•             Teijin Microfiber upper offers a sleeker, closer feel to the foot with a suede-like finish increasing ball control and touch

•             Anatomic Last takes the fit of the boot to a new level of support and stability

•             Unique plate construction incorporates two different pieces of glass fiber to increase flexibility and responsiveness

CTR360 Maestri II

Designed for the midfield maestro to dictate the tempo with accurate and incisive passing.

•             Cushioned zones on the lateral forefoot give great first touch ball control –

•             Receive / Pass Pad for control and accurate passing

•             Asymmetrical lacing design creates an expanded ball control area

•             The plate offers energy return and strength, with bladed studs for optimal traction and stability

T90 Laser IV

The ultimate strikers boot for capitalizing on that one moment to turn a game.  

•             20% lighter than the T90 Laser III and featuring a streamlined silhouette for enhanced fit and feel

•             Reconfigured shoot and swerve zones on the instep of the boot flex naturally as the foot connects with the ball, enhancing a cleaner strike

•             Remodelled studs to maximize traction without increasing stud pressure for players

Tiempo Legend IV

Tradition and heritage combined with innovation to deliver a classic boot. 

•             Premium leather is strong and soft, giving extra comfort, touch and control

•             Lightweight TPU plate delivers combination of strength and agility

•             Remodelled stud configuration delivers optimum traction

All four Nike Clash Collection boots (Mercurial Vapor VIII FG – $220, CTR360 Maestri II FG – $180, T90 Laser IV FG – $220 and Tiempo Legend IV FG – $150) will be available at retail and www.nike.com starting June 6th, 2012.

The boots will be debuted by Nike players in the Champions League final in Munich on Saturday 19 May. They will then be worn by national team players in Poland and the Ukraine and later in the summer during competition.

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