The Dilemma of Amateur Soccer Spikes in China
I’ve been an avid soccer player for over six years. In the context of our country’s amateur soccer fields, the turf quality is often sub – par. Apart from tf (broken nail) spikes, wearing other types of spikes is like walking on stilts. It’s extremely slippery, and for a sport like soccer that involves intense confrontations, quick starts, and stops, choosing the wrong spikes can cause irreversible damage to the knees.
The Arrival of Nike Mercurial X TF
For a long time, tf, also known as “Crushed spikes” sneakers, were generally considered low – end in each sneaker series. However, we have finally welcomed the first super top crushed spikes sneakers, the Nike Mercurial X TF (Assassin ten super top crushed spikes soccer shoes). Whether it’s a gift or for personal use, it’s sure to meet your expectations.
Soccer shoes are typically categorized into low – end, mid – range, sub – degree, top, and super top. The Nike Mercurial X TF belongs to the super top category, standing out in many ways.
The Distinctive “Sockliner” Feature
The “Sockliner” is one of the most remarkable elements of this shoe. It has been leading the sneaker trend recently, with shoes like the “Asics gel kayano trainer knit” running shoe. What many may not know is that the “Sockliner” originated in soccer shoes to offer more fixation and protection for the player’s ankle, and was later adopted by various casual sneakers. Wearing the Nike Mercurial X TF makes you a trend – setter among all current trendy shoes. It also comes in different colorways, allowing you to express your style on the field. You may not be the best player, but you’ll definitely be the most eye – catching one.
Top – Notch Technologies in Nike Mercurial X TF
As a super top soccer shoe, the Nike Mercurial X TF incorporates almost all the top technologies. The combination of fabric and rubber upper, along with dynamic fit, creates a sock – like feel, providing excellent ankle fixation and protection. The synthetic upper with 3D speed ribbing is waterproof and enhances overall ball control. It’s lightweight, which is beneficial for power and offers better protection when stepped on. The full – palm foam midsole provides superior light cushioning, and the synthetic field (tf) outsole with rubber spikes ensures outstanding grip on synthetic fields. It can be said that this is Nike’s sincere offering to Chinese amateur soccer fans.
Additional Perks and Suitability
Just like previous Nike super top sneakers, the Nike Mercurial X TF comes with a dust bag, also known as a drawstring bag (valued at RMB100 yuan). During my experience wearing these shoes, I discovered a surprising detail. Thanks to the sockliner, common court plastic particles don’t enter the sneaker, saving me the hassle of having to dump plastic particles after a while of play. My socks also don’t get dirty from the plastic particles, and there’s no risk of my feet being abraded by them. Moreover, if your feet are not very wide, the Assassin series sneakers like this one are a perfect fit. For those with wider or fatter feet, Nike’s “Poison bee” series also has super top soccer shoes of the same level available for purchase.
If you’re a soccer fan yourself or have a boyfriend, dad, or friend who is crazy about soccer, the Nike Mercurial X TF is a great choice that won’t let you down.
