Nike CTR360 Maestri Football Boots - Blue Sapphire/White/Black

A new seasonal colour update for the Nike CTR360 Maestri football boots, complete with a stunning Blue Sapphire paint job!   Since its launch back in October 2009, the CTR360 series has cemented itself as one of the premier football boots for players around the world. Check out the SoccerBible's exclusive photo gallery for this new Blue Sapphire / White / Black colourway, as first seen on pitch by Arsenal's young Gunner Jack Wilshere.   Marking the 8th (!) colourway release for the relatively young CTR360 series, this release still features the colour-blending upper albeit in a more subtle style, with the fade focal point much further towards the back of the boot.     Regular SoccerBible fans will know the stand-out design features of the Nike CTR360 Maestri football boots are the dampening pods, which have cushioning properties to improve ball control. Whilst passing is more direct and accurate due to the pods forming around the ball when struck because of the shape-correcting memory foam.   Complimenting the pods is a pass pad on the in-step of the boots, again strategically placed to assist ball control and passing accuracy.     Designed with a unique stud configuration to improve movement, the firm ground edition studs are dual-density at the fore of the boot to help with trap control and improve ball grip. Whilst at the heel of the boot, the studs are sharper and stronger, to lock down the planted foot whilst the other controls, strikes or passes the ball.   This colour release is also available in a 6-studded soft ground option as well.     As this is a new colour release for the CTR360 range, you won't need too much reminding that the Nike CTR360's have an innovative design to take ball control to the next level - by assisting a player to win the ball, keep control and distribute the ball. All performance attributes that have made these football boots particularly popular with playmaking midfielders and SoccerBible HQ team a like!     As this is just a seasonal colour update, the upper of the Nike CTR360 Maestri football boots is still made from the synthetic Kanga-Lite material, developed by Nike this material gives the same ball touch and feel of a natural K leather.   But with the added benefit of being a more durable material that absorbs 20% less water than a natural leather, which also means the boot will remain lightweight in wet conditions.     We rate the Nike CTR360 Meastri football boots very highly here at the SoccerBible, as one of the most comfortable boots on the market and a boot that can genuinely be worn straight from the box onto the pitch.   This new Nike CTR360 Maestri is available to pre-order today, 20th September in the US and on 24th September in Europe ahead of a general retail release on 1st October for around £120 GBP / $180 USD