Nike are kicking off 2012 in style, launching new colourways across all their boot silos. The new Blue/White/Blue Nike CTR360 Maestri II football boots have undergone quite a radical restyle, as a one-tone colour-scheme covers both the upper and outsole and is accentuated by orange Nike detailing. Take a look at our exclusive up-close photography and let us know what you think...
As the '360' suggests, the CTR360 Maestri's are Nike's most complete all-round performance boot. Equally adept at last-ditch challenges as they are to striking the winning goal, these latest Blue/White/Blue versions are a new look for the boot, which is sure to prompt a reaction from the boots community. Share your thoughts with the SoccerBible community online, on Twitter and on Facebook.
The new Blue/White/Blue Nike CTR360 Maestri II have been announced as an exclusive release to the standard versions of the popular Nike football boots. An interesting move by Nike to remind us that the boot is by no means an after-thought to the Maestri II Elite!
The Nike CTR360 Maestri's are still a relatively young boot range, only in their third ever football season, but in such a short space of time the CTR has become one of the most popular football boots on the market. Standard's and Elite's alike, the CTR360 range has seen a strong uptake from players all over the park whether their position is defence, midfield or attack.
The Nike CTR360 Maestri soccer cleats have gained quite a reputation for being one of the most comfortable boots on the market. The comfortable Poron insole remains from the original Nike CTR football boots, and Nike have further padded the heel and added a non-slip material to improve fit.
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 dampening pods remain the stand out feature on the Nike CTR360 Maestri II football boots and are a key asset in achieving the theory of cushioning the ball and applying more boot surface area. The CTR360 has achieved numerous impressive performance reviews and with this exciting new color-way are sure to enjoy more on-pitch success!
A lightweight and durable TPU sole-plate enables the boot to elegantly grace the surface of the pitch while offering supreme comfort. The Maestri II football boots feature a bladed dual density stud structure for traction and stability on natural surfaces.
We expect a host of players to make the move into the new Blue/White/Blue Maestri II, which lend themselves particularly to players such as Andres Iniesta and Van der Vaart. The boots are expected to hit pitches around the globe from 17th December, before being made available to order from January 1st for a cost of around £135 GBP / $180 USD / €175 EURO.
Now you've had your SoccerBible first-look at the new Nike CTR360 Maestri II football boots, let us know what you think. Share your thoughts with the SoccerBible community online, on Twitter and on Facebook.
