Nike Tiempo Legend X Academy TF
Created for confident, positive play, the Tiempo Legend X is the sleekest, most attacking Tiempo yet.Wherever you find yourself on the field, the soft FlyTouch Lite upper provides the comfort and close feel on the ball you need to stay calm and in control. We’re talking shimmies in your own six-yard box, passes under pressure in midfield, and perfect finesse shots up front. Composure stats maxed out.Its fully engineered design is softer than natural leather and features streamlined foam pods, smoothed down into the molded lines of the shoe to dampen your touch just the right amount. The material won’t overstretch and requires zero break-in time. Basically, you get all the benefits of leather with none of the downsides.3D microdot touch zones amplify control, while a microfibre lining combines with interior padding at the heel to keep you locked in and minimize irritation.A springy, cushioning midsole provides impact absorption as you shift through the gears, with aggressive traction enabling quick changes of direction and helping you accelerate away.
Cleat Class - Team
Tiempo
It’s undergone many revisions and redesigns since its creation, but in terms of looks, there’s a clear throughline from today’s Tiempos to the ones worn by so many stars in the 90s. If you like that old-school style of cleat but also want to benefit from the latest tech, the Tiempo is ideal.
While the first Tiempo dates back to 1983, its modern heritage began in 2005 with the Air Legend. Ronaldinho was the main man when it came to endorsement, showing that the Tiempo was equally effective in the attacking third as at the back and in midfield.
Since then, we’ve had numbered generations of the Tiempo Legend at regular intervals, with incremental changes made over the years to ensure the iconic cleat keeps pace with its rivals and continues to offer that winning combination of fit, feel, and touch. There have been signature editions for R10 and other Tiempo stalwarts such as Totti and Pirlo, along with a significant spinoff in the form of the purist’s favorite, the Premier.
So, is it a defender’s cleat? Or a midfield maestro’s? What about strikers? Honestly, all of the above. Whichever position you play, you want what the Tiempo offers. There’s a reason it’s been around for so long: it’s one of the best cleats ever made.
Nike
Starting with “The Nike” back in 1970, the Swoosh’s designs have always led the way when it comes to combining style and performance.
Their modern range includes the ever-popular Mercurial for speed, as worn by the legend that is Cristiano Ronaldo, along with the touch-focused Phantom GT. Or, if you prefer a classic cleat, the more traditional Tiempo and Premier are your go-to options.
Nike offer cleats for all types of surface and levels of play, including their exclusive Anti-Clog editions with soleplates designed specifically for wet, muddy pitches.
Features
• Endorsed by Sandro Tonali
• FlyTouch Lite engineered upper for soft feel and superior ball control
• Zero break-in time and no overstretching
• 3D microdot touch zones amplify control
• Molded foam pods conform to your foot and enhance touch
• Padded heel
• Microfibre lining
• Cushlon 3.0 midsole
• Non-marking outsole
• Turf soccer shoes
Ground Type Guide
Selecting the correct sole plate for the surface you are playing on is crucial, not only for the performance and longevity of your cleats, but also to avoid the risk of injury.
Using an outsole that isn't designed specifically for the surface on which you are playing may cause premature wear and/or damage that will not be deemed as a fault of manufacture and will prevent the retailer accepting them for a refund or exchange.
Turf
Turf, a synthetic-grass surface, usually applies to Astro Turf (sand or water-based). Playing on turf surfaces requires less cleat penetration, which is similar to the needs of a hard ground sole plate, and features a solid rubber outsole with numerous, small multidirectional lugs.
Turf cleats are also appropriate for play on very dry natural surfaces, hard dirt pitches or gravel.