COMPARISON BETWEEN ADIDAS AND NIKE FOOTBALL BOOTS

The primary component that differentiates both boots is the material used in the upper. adidas keep things a little more simplified with a synthetic upper that features a very light texture. Nike, on the other hand, uses a Teijen microfiber that has a dimpled effect, designed to offer a much different feel on the ball.

In terms of actual weight, the F50 comes it at a slightly lighter 5.8oz compared to 6.6oz for the Vapor. But at this low weight point, there really isn't a ton of difference performance wise. Everything leads back to personal performance preference, between the upper and the traction system employed. When it comes to the soleplate, Nike has developed and employed a unique system that is only used on the Vapor, adidas on the other hand use the same SprintFrame that is used on most of their current range - it is seen as a more "tried and tested" solution.