Review - Nike Air Zoom Control II

Picture taken from kitbag.com

The futsal footwear is getting better. Introducing the new futsal nike 5 gear, Nike Air Zoom Control II. "Wow", would be the initial remark, looking at its colourway options. Bright lime green?! is the only options currently available here in Malaysia, be it in the nike official stores on other famous stores such as Al Ikhsan. The photo blue/white/black colourway has yet to arrive...or will it? God knows. But both screams "look at me".

Looks aside, they are very comfortable to wear. Below are the specifics, as described in wegotsoccer.com:

Upper:
Lightweight KNG-75 with textured ball control coating with asymmetrical lacing. External heel counter and TPU overinjected frame.
Midsole:
New EVA/Phylon sockliner with Poron foam inserts for low-profile comfort. Zoom Air unit in the heel provides optimal cushioning.
Outsole:
New combination-length rubber studs for optimal traction and 360 degree ball control.
Profile:
Performance-level shoe with new NikeFive zonal construction provides optimal touch, flexibility, and traction for artificial surfaces.

In short, they've succesfully combined both comfort and performance. One feature that in my opinion, stands out, is its optimal cushioning. Its so snug fit and comfy. Because of this feature, expect to wear(if you buy one) a full or half size bigger than you normally wear.Also expect to spend big to wear these killers as they cost a good RM 300.A hefty price for a futsal shoe.

The soles are also to be noted as it give great grip, traction, making it great to play on any surface be it on the parquet or turf.

Those who dares to mix it up fashion wise, could also 'fully optimize' the lime green colourway as it would make a great fashion statement.Huhuhu. The Ronaldins, falcao's or robinho's wannabes with fast fancy stepovers would create a blurry lime green effect if they wear this shoe....which is most probably why Nike came up with the shoes colourway.

Real life expreince: My friend bought this shoe.Color:Lime green. True enough, its very comfortable. But he had to endure our wrath of making fun of his shoe! Hahaha.We even let him dribble the ball unguarded, teasing that he gave a glaring effect, that we couldnt see the ball!!hahaha...

Pros: Great performance shoe. Cons: Expensive, and if have friends like mine, be ready to be poked at.huhuhu.