If you’re playing on firm, natural grass playing surfaces, than the standard firm ground stud pattern is what you want. The stud pattern itself performs great, but it is absolutely crucial that you’re using it on the correct playing surface. Included is a set of 11mm and 13mm metal studs, as well as a set of 13mm and 15mm metal studs, allowing you to change your stud length depending on how soft the playing surface is. With that being said, there are two sets of studs included with the purchase of a pair of SG-Pro shoes. If you’re not going to be playing on soft ground, do not buy the SG-Pro stud pattern. It features a combination of six screw-in, metal studs and plastic molded studs, giving many the impression that SG-Pro is designed as a multi-surface stud pattern, and that’s just not the case. The SG-Pro stud pattern from Nike is something that has gained a lot of popularity ever since its release. If you’re looking for a lightweight shoe for use on soft ground, you’ll get that from the MV9. The firm ground model weighs in at 6.6oz, so for the soft ground model to weigh only an ounce more is pretty impressive.
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 9 SG-Pro weighs at 7.6oz, which is very lightweight for a soft ground soccer shoe. The Vapor 9 has the tightest fit that you can possibly have without the shoe being uncomfortable. You should never go up in size to be able to fit into any soccer shoe if it means that they’ll be too long, and even going half a size up the shoe will still have a narrow fit. One question that I know a lot of people will ask is, can go up half a size if you have wide feet, and the simple answer to that question is no. So, if you’re looking to order a pair for yourself, I would strongly recommend ordering true to size for the best possible fit. I wore my usual size 9US for review and the fit in the length was absolutely perfect. The same EVA foam, perforated insole is also included, which honestly is not the best insole that I’ve ever used, but it is removable, so if wanted to swap it out for something different, you have that option.Īs far as sizing is concerned, they Vapor 9 runs true to size. The heel is lined in smooth synthetic leather, with a solid amount of padding considering the lightweight nature of the boot. The tongue is made from a very thin Teijin synthetic, providing no extra padding whatsoever, but still allowing for a comfortable fit, even with the laces pulled tight. The laces run directly up the middle of the shoe, allowing you to get a nice secure fit. So, if you do have wider feet, I would recommend looking elsewhere.Īs far as other comfort elements are concerned, the Vapor 9 is not much different from past version of the Vapor. I have an average width foot, and I’m pretty much at the limit as far as foot width is concerned. In order to achieve such a tight fit, the shoe has to have a more narrow cut, and the Vapor 9 is definitely not the widest fitting shoe. This is the only shoe that I have ever worn where it feels like the upper 100% matches the shape of my foot, with no extra material at all. If you were to compare the fit to the Vapor 8, the toe box is lower and the forefoot, as well as the mid-foot are cut a little tighter on the Vapor 9. When you pull the laces tight, the upper hugs every inch of your foot, giving the shoe a sock-like fit. When you put the shoe on your foot, even before you pull the laces tight, the upper wraps your foot perfectly.
The Vapor 8 was one of the best fitting synthetic soccer shoes ever released, and Nike has managed to improve the fit with the release of the 9th Vapor.
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Part of what makes the Vapor series so great is the ultra-tight fit. When I say that the upper has some stretch to it, I don’t mean that the upper is going to mold to your feet, it just has a little bit of give to it, allowing the fit to be as tight as possible while still maintaining a comfortable feel. When you slide the shoe on, you can feel the upper stretch around your foot, which is part of the reason why the shoe fits so well. The upper is very flexible and actually feels slightly elastic. The first thing that I noticed was how soft the upper was from right out of the box.
The upper itself is still made from the usual Teijin Synthetic that we’ve come to expect from the Vapor, but this variation is much different from past versions of Teijin that we’ve seen. While this has nothing to do with the fit of the boot, it does change the overall feel of the upper. The first thing that you’re going to notice when you see the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX SG-Pro, is the unique (Speed Control) golf ball like dimpling on the upper.
Nike Mercurial Vapor IX SG-Pro (Soft Ground Pro) Speed Control Review
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