The Nike Premier line is known for its simplicity of form and function, and normally attracts traditionalists of football footwear. It 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 what the Premier offers as a football boot. With Nike going full synthetic leather now, however, the Premier may be your last chance to experience the relevance of a pair of natural leather boots under the Swoosh brand.
Nike Premier Soleplate Options
| PREMIER 3 | DESCRIPTION | SOLEPLATE | LINKOUT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 |  FG – Natural Grass |  >> Get Nike Premier 3 FG at Nike | |
 | Made for that almost flat turf pitches; carries a great number of extremely short rubber studs |  TF – Turf (more but shorter studs) |  >> Get Nike Premier 3 TF at Nike | |
 | Supple leather experience partnered with dirt and mud build-up prevention outsole technology |  SG – Soft and Muddy |  >> Get Nike Premier 3 SG at Nike | |
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
