Thanks to Tim Yu from Nike, we’ve had a pair of the CTR360 Maestri II Elite for a week now, and have been putting the boots to the test with rigorous training sessions. We’ve also had a photo shoot of the boots to go along with Ben’s first impressions of the latest control boots from Nike.
After testing the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II which obviously has the same carbon fiber sole as the Elite boots, and struggling with its stiffness, I came into testing expecting the same result, and am pleased to say it broke in pretty well and quickly after one training session.
The boots’ comfort are up there with the best, offering supreme touch and fit from the get go. In the full in-depth review, I will obviously go into further detail about the comfort levels, but as of right now, the only problem I’ve had with the fit is slight rubbing on the heels, but be assured it isn’t anything serious.
The protection offered by the Maestri’s is top quality as well, and staying on that subject, the boots have one of the nicest strike feelings I’ve experienced when kicking with a pair of football boots.
The thing everyone wants to know is whether or not Nike have remedied the infamous durability problems that players experienced with the first edition of the boots, and it’s safe to say that so far they’ve held up well, but you have to take into account that I’ve only had them for a week, so I’ll obviously expand more on that in the review later on.
I know that it sounds like a rave session for the Nike CTR360 Maestri II Elite boots right now, but I can assure you that the compliments are well deserved. The boots are on their way to becoming one of, if not my most favorite pair of soccer cleats of all time.
Stay tuned for the in-depth review which will be on the new site, SoccerReviews.com in the near future!
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i really like how often this site is updated. I currently have 4 sites i follow to find out about new stuff and it seems this one is the best. there’s something new every single day
Hey Martin,
Thanks for the compliment. We do strive to keep everyone updated. We also appreciate your frequent comments. Do you have any suggestions to make the site better? But be assured that the new site is much improved from the current one!
wat do you mean by “the new site”?
I have a pair of these and i have to say they are excellent in almost every way except for one. They scuff up really really easily and I have found it almost impossible to get the scuffs out. Anyways has anyone else noticed this and if you have have you found a way to remedy it?
Sorry, I didn’t explain myself there very well. We are actually launching a brand new site called SoccerReviews.com in the next couple of weeks, which will have tons of new features and looks a lot better than SER. We’ll start the launch off with tons of giveaways, so stay tuned!
I am probably going to get the maestri 2, not elite. Is there a real big difference between them?
can sumone pls tell me difference between ctr maestri 2 and elite (other than the weight)
To ken and manan
There really isn’t any difference between the CTR Maestri II and the Elites. It’s just that they are 24% lighter or something like that. We think a few people may resort to getting the Maestri II due to the cheaper price so we are trying to get a pair of them to review.
Wow thanks for all the great reviews Ben. I hope I can get my hands on these boots soon; these pictures look fantastic! Please let us know if the durability of this pair keeps up in a few months time!
I just got a pair of these and used them in my first game the other day there fantastic.
The pictures are amazing ben!
keep them coming
Wow I bought these early and this going to be cool to see how you rate them. I am an adidas fan but because friends and readings of reviews have told me, i decided to try out these boots. Mines are on backorder but I hope they get in soon.
I just ordered the maestri ii not the elites.
Does the turf mess them up? Or is that just really good grass? Because turf opened the toe end of the bottom of my Mercurial Miracles and wondered if these stayed together better.
Well i was lucky enough to pick a pair of the CTR360 Maestri II Elites on Ebay for £145 (Unwanted Gift)….i have to say they are fantastic boots….i have been an Adidas fan all my life…using Copa Mondials,Adizero leather and Predators.Extremely comfatable and for me needed no break in period…i was sceptical about The Kanga-light material especially as always stuck with good old Leather Boots in the past but i have to hold my hands up and say these Boots are Great!…not only extremely Light but Touch and feel of the ball was very pleasing…whether they are worth the retail price UK of £225 is another Matter.
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