The recent launch of the latest innovative football boots from Nike is still receiving rave reviews, more so from the footballers who will be donning the Nike Elite Series football boots at the football tournament next month.

While it’s all about the innovation and colourway of the boots that players are commenting most about, 19 Nike-sponsored players from the national team received their special edition Nike Elite Series footwear packs featuring personalization of their boots, during a handover on Friday, May 21.

The supercharged Nike Elite Series football boots were individually personalized with the South African flag, and personal lettering and / or numbering.

Following a presentation by Nike’s footwear specialist on the dynamics of the innovation, the players then received their boots with much excitement.

“The addition of the flag on my boots is inspiring and I will wear my Nike Elite Series with pride,” said Moeneeb Josephs, who simply has his name and the number ‘16’ embroidery on the boots. “It was also great to hear about the latest innovations in the boots, and specifically how we as players can use this to perform better.”

Teko Modise, who makes his 50th appearance for the national squad against Bulgaria on Monday, could not contain his excitement either.

“I have my daughter’s name, Pabi, on my boots and I look forward to running out onto the pitch with my new Mercurial SuperFly’s for my 50th game,” said Modise.

The full list of players who received their Nike Elite Series boots include:

Aaron Mokoena


Andile Jali


Anele Ngcongca


Benni McCarthy


Bernard Parker


Bongani Khumalo


Itumeleng Khune


Kagisho Dikgacoi


Katlego Mphela


Lance Davids


Moeneeb Josephs


Reneilwe Letsholonyane


Shu-Aib Walters


Siboniso Gaxa


Siphiwe Tshabalala


Siyabonga Nomvete


Siyabonga Sangweni


Teko Modise


Thanduyise Khuboni

Nike’s Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, CTR360 Maestri, Total90 Laser III and Tiempo Legend III all feature new performance upper to improve on-field visibility and reengineered outsole to deliver lightweight performance for every style of player.

Nike designers have reduced the weight of each boot so players can perform at their best. Lightweight construction, intricate engineering, carbon-enforced strength and high contrast colours distinguish the boots.

The Elite Series is available to players at all levels and also incorporates Nike Football+ which features exclusive insider access to the world’s best coaches, players and teams for total game improvement. Nike Football+ Master Series builds expertise in Control, Accuracy and Speed through elite insights and pro training. This includes a special Elite Series signature move from Atletico Madrid and Argentina star Sergio Aguero that will launch at the end of May.

All four Elite Series boots, the Nike Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, Nike CTR360 Maestri, Nike Total90 Laser III and Nike Tiempo Legend III are available at retail.