Probably the best firm ground boots ever made (Nike Air Zoom Mercurial)

Member Name: Beanie8844

Product:	Nike Air Zoom Mercurial
Date:	16/09/08 (58 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: lightweight, durable, comfortable

Disadvantages: little protection from injury

As a football coach who also plays competitvely twice a week my choice of football boots is extremely important. When playing on soft ground I use the new Adidas F50+ boots, but when the ground is hard there is no substitute for the Nike Air Zoom Mercurials. With a pricetag of over £100 they are expensive, but will prove tremendous value for money in the long term. I've had my pair for two years now, but you wouldn't know it apart from the studs being slightly worn down.

The best feature of the boots is how little they weigh (approx 185g), giving you the feeling of being able to run faster and accelerate away or towards an opponent. The shape of the boots and the soft leather make a great contact surface with the football for accurate passing and shooting. They are also extremely comfortable to wear.

The only negative thing you can say about these boots is that because they are so lightweight and the leather so thin, they offer little structural resistance/protection injury. However, this is a relitevely minor issue and I would definately recommend the Nike Air Zoom Mercurials to anybody considering buying firm ground football boots.

Thanks for reading.
(This review is also posted on Ciao under the same name)

Summary: a good pair of firm ground football boots