Boot review

Nike Total90 IV Laser Kanga-Lite

May 24, 2012
By Andrew McCole
Rating:

The Nike Total90 IV Laser Kanga-Lite is a boot that has a lot to live up to. Filling the void that was left after the removal of the Kangaroo leather used on some of the T90 III's and attempting to usher Nike's celebrated power boot silo in with this new leather-like synthetic was something that few companies could successfully attempt. But, if anyone is going to do it, Nike definitely has the credentials to make it happen.



Design - 4/5

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Nike Total90 IV Laser Kanga-Lite

POSITIVES:

1) Kanga-Lite upper: I'm a huge fan of the perfect way it seems to blend the qualities of a synthetic and leather. The touch is also fantastic and Nike have certainly created something special with this material.

2) Shooting elements: These boots certainly claim to help with several aspects of your game, and I enjoyed utilising them. My favourite shooting element is the memory foam tongue and the great way a shot feels when you strike the ball cleanly. It also definitely makes you believe that you can hit a better strike when addressing the ball, so I loved it.

NEGATIVES:

1) Narrow profile: The profile of this boot is certainly going to prevent anyone without a narrow-shaped foot from enjoying it. Nike has definitely altered everything about the shape from the Laser III to the IV. It also might cause some serious sizing issues that could result in a major headache for the consumer.

2) Lower-tier similarities: There are rumours that there is little difference between this boot and the boot one step below it Considering the price difference, it could definitely scare some people away.

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