The original premium leather experience--Nike Tiempo Legend

 

Yesterday Nike unveiled their latest feats of engineering, which came in the shape of the Tech Craft Pack. They were built on the concept of mixing the boots concepts of control, explosive speed and deadly agility with the numerous advantages of leather. But hang on? What about the Tiempo? It’s already made from premium kangaroo leather, - yeah well, it’s actually the same as always, just a different colourway.

 
The Tiempo I could imagine was in many ways a sort of benchmark for Nike, when they sat down to create their other Tech Craft models, because it truly is an industry leader in terms of leather boots. The Tech Craft pack would probably not exist without the pure craftsmanship of the Tiempo Legend.

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 I know I’ve already used the word ‘premium’ to describe the leather used on the Tech Craft Pack a few times, but that is truly because that is exactly what it is. It is immensely soft to the touch and deliver the famous, cushioned leather touch on the ball.

What then just makes the new Tiempo Legend V, and entire Tech Craft Pack for that matter, even cooler, is that they didn’t try any funny business colourwise for the leather. They didn’t want to compromise on the leather quality and choose a leather that could be coloured. Instead they went for an all black tanning, which just adds to the classic look of the boot.

Nike have spruced up the boots with accent tones, where the colours come from the previous Lightning Storm Pack, which we see dominating the pitches around the world currently. What do you think about the combination of neon and black on the Tiempo - are you feeling it?

2015-2016 Nike Tiempo Legend V Premium Released

Nike’s relentless innovation ethos ensures the best cleat is the next cleat. But across the brand, there are treasured icons that stand the test of time.

In soccer, the legendary Tiempo stands alone. First introduced as the Tiempo D 1985, the cleat has evolved significantly while remaining instantly recognizable to fans and players alike. One of its signature features, the oversized fold-­over tongue, gained immense popularity after eight Brasil players wore it in the 1994 World Cup Final in California. The original purpose of the fold-­over tongue was to provide a flat surface atop the laces for a better strike of the ball. As cleats and laces evolved, this was no longer necessary and the iconic tongue was retired with the launch of the Nike Tiempo IV in 2011.

Nike packaging has long included the statement: “Engineered to the exact specifications of championship athletes.” One of those championship athletes in particular, Francesco Totti, has continued to request the iconic Tiempo tongue on his cleats and Nike has delivered for him through the years. Now, with Totti as Nike Soccer’s muse, a limited-edition Tiempo Legend V Premium will be available that features the Tiempo tongue while honoring the player who wears it.

“I have always played with boots that had a tongue and for me, this detail on the product is very important. I wear the Tiempo because it is a comfortable boot with a soft leather upper that adapts well to the foot's shape and grants a great touch of the ball. It's a classic boot that helps me perform at my best when I'm on the pitch.” -Francesco Totti

Totti has played his entire legendary career with AS Roma, becoming the club’s top goal scorer and its most-­capped player. His reputation as a warrior inspired Nike’s design team to place a unique logo on the sockliner that incorporates Totti’s uniform number (10). The tongue and Swoosh of this cleat also play off the warrior inspiration with a metallic aesthetic designed to mimic armor.

“This specific version of the Tiempo has a beautiful color since it's a perfect mix between classic elements like the black upper and more innovative ones like the chrome details on the Swoosh and the tongue. The tongue itself makes this boot really unique and is a key element for me in a football boot.” -­‐ Francesco Totti

The Tiempo Legend V Premium features exquisite craftsmanship and quilted Alegria leather. It is protected by Nike Hypershield and resists overstretch, retaining the Tiempo’s timeless shape and performance.

The Tiempo Legend V Premium will be available on nike.com March 5.

 

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