This Nike Premier review intends to show the boot’s simplicity of form and function, and how it could attract traditionalists of football footwear. The boot shares a distinction with the adidas Copa Mundial as one of the longest-running models, which, if you think about it, says a lot about the merits of the Premier. With Nike going full synthetic leather now, however, the Premier may be your last chance to experience a pair of natural leather boots under the Swoosh brand.
Nike Premier Soleplate Options
| PREMIER 3 | DESCRIPTION | SOLEPLATE | LINKOUT | |
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Error: PHP snippet execution requires administrator privileges. Classic Black with White | Value-for-money leather football boots with a no nonsense soleplate and conical stud configuration; dressed up in a timeless black with white colourway | Error: PHP snippet execution requires administrator privileges. FG – Natural Grass | Error: PHP snippet execution requires administrator privileges. | |
Error: PHP snippet execution requires administrator privileges. | Made for that almost flat turf pitches; carries a great number of extremely short rubber studs | Error: PHP snippet execution requires administrator privileges. TF – Turf (more but shorter studs) | Error: PHP snippet execution requires administrator privileges. | |
Error: PHP snippet execution requires administrator privileges. | Supple leather experience partnered with dirt and mud build-up prevention outsole technology | Error: PHP snippet execution requires administrator privileges. SG – Soft and Muddy | Error: PHP snippet execution requires administrator privileges. | |
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Things to Know about the Nike Premier
- Now on its 3rd (and probably last) generation as Nike discontinues the use of K-leather and transitions to synthetic leather
- Costs just around £100; one of the best leather boot in the price range; competitively priced versus the likes of New Balance 442 v2 and the equally great adidas Copa Mundial
- Relative to the Premier 1 and 2, now more responsive because of the synthetic panels on the heel and lacing area, as well as the firmer finish of the leather on the midfoot; still not at par with the likes of the Nike Mercurials and the now synthetic leather composite Tiempo Legend
- Fold-over tongue with cut lines for either a modern or classic look
- Less tech but more comfort not only because of the suppleness and natural stretch of the leather but also because of the standard tongue and u-throat construction with deep lacing system; gives you the ultimate adjustability in terms of how well the boot wraps and fits around your foot; overstretching can be an issue somewhere down the road
- Not speed-boot light but definitely not a heavy pair
- true-to-size and can accommodate wide-feet players
- Plastic soleplate falls on the flexible side; might feel flimsy but works well with the plushness of the upper
- Stud height and conical configuration focuses more on pivots rather than bite and traction, but at least can be considered for artificial pitches
- As of this writing, available in Turf and Anti-clog Soft Ground soleplates
