The SoccerBible follows up our exclusive reveal of the Nike CTR360 Maestri II football boots, by bringing you the next colourway - the White/Black/Blue Spark editions. Check out our full gallery images and exclusive photography...
In such a short space of time the Nike CTR360 Maestri range of football boots have become an elite performer, and one of the most popular boots on the market. For Nike's second installment they've made sure they've included all the right design ingredients, but ultimately it'll be the fans who decide whether the Nike CTR360 Maestri II football boots are as popular as the first, and whether the fans like the colours, in this case a very clean looking White/Black/Blue Spark combination.
Looks-wise the boots haven't changed dramatically from the first CTR boot, they retain the two tone colour scheme with asymmetrical lacing and dampening pod technology. The upper of the Maestri II football boots is still constructed using Nike's unique Kanga-Lite material, a synthetic leather which provides optimal comfort, fit and performance in all weather conditions.
The design brief for the Nike CTR360 Maestri II football boots, was to create the ultimate ball control boot. To achieve this Nike have retained the dampening pods which were such a stand-out feature of the first generation of boots, just with some minor modifications, yet the theory of cushioning the ball and applying more boot surface area to the ball still applies.
On the instep of the boots, the new instep pads have incorporated a combination of technology from the T90 Laser III and the CTR Maestri I. Split into two to cover a larger surface area, the new pads enhance ball control and boost distribution through an innovative fin structure.
The Nike CTR360 Maestri football boots have gained quite a reputation for being one of the most comfortable boots on the market, and you'll be pleased to hear that the great comfort and fit returns for the second generation. The comfortable Poron insole remains, and Nike have further padded the heel and added a non-slip material to improve fit. Another enhancement Nike have made is to loop the lower laces through the upper material, rather than through material attachments, which some users complained broke off on the first CTR.
The dual-density stud structure is quite a unique feature of the CTR's and is intended to enhance ball trap control. To what extent they're utilised is questionable, but there's no question the sole-plate configuration is a popular feature, as you very rarely see a player in the CTR360's with a customised sole-plate.
You can expect to see these very sharp looking White/Black/Blue Spark Nike CTR360 Maestri II football boots hit the shelves from the 1st February for around £130 GBP/$180 USD although they are available to pre-order now, and what makes these versions more unique is that they're not accompanied by an Elite version, so let us know your thoughts on these brand new Nike football boots...
