{"product_id":"nike-mercurial-vapor-v-sg-sample","title":"NIKE MERCURIAL VAPOR V SG “SAMPLE”","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNike Mercurial Vapor V SG — \"Sample\" (2008)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNike Mercurial Vapor V\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in 2008 as the natural evolution of the legendary Vapor IV, refining the speed boot formula that had already made the Mercurial line the benchmark for elite performance footwear. The Vapor V retained the razor-thin \u003cstrong\u003eTeijin microfibre upper\u003c\/strong\u003e and asymmetric lacing system of its predecessor while introducing a revised \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon fibre soleplate\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved traction and energy return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is a \u003cstrong\u003eSample\u003c\/strong\u003e — a pre-production or internal colourway that never reached general retail. Sample boots are among the most coveted pieces in football boot collecting, representing a unique window into Nike's design and testing process. The \u003cstrong\u003eSG (Soft Ground)\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration features conical metal studs engineered for natural grass surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare find for any serious Vapor or Mercurial collector. \u003cstrong\u003eCollector's item — not recommended for match use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeijin Microfibre Upper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nike's premium synthetic upper of the era — lightweight, precise, and built for pure speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fibre SG Soleplate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Conical metal studs engineered for soft natural grass surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetric Lacing System\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximises the striking surface for a cleaner contact with the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Cut Silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e — The classic Vapor profile for unrestricted ankle movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample \/ Unreleased Colourway\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pre-production colourway never available at general retail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Item\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mint condition. Not recommended for match use — best preserved as a collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercurial Vapor V SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sample — Unreleased Colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Ground (SG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBringing nostalgia back to pitches worldwide. 🌍\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n📍 \u003cstrong\u003eTheBootRoom AU\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sydney, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n🌐 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebootroom.com.au\"\u003ewww.thebootroom.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e | @thebootroom.au\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKE","offers":[{"title":"US 9","offer_id":51673082888509,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9428\/8474\/files\/D128862F-DC02-48C1-85A7-551A9638D59E.jpg?v=1778056778","url":"https:\/\/thebootroom.com.au\/products\/nike-mercurial-vapor-v-sg-sample","provider":"TheBootRoom AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}