Posted by Rafa Gonzales

The new Nike Hypervenom boot seemed to pull it's own weight when it came to delivering upon promised this Confederations Cup.  Scoring in nearly every game with nearly every weapon a footballer can utilize, the new Barcelona man seemed to raise the bar with his national team performances.

Here's the back story on new Hypervenom boots from Nike.

Brasil striker Neymar was most direct in his feedback: “Help me make space more often and more quickly. I want a boot that helps enhance my agility and gives me the space to get my shot off before I’m closed down.”

The Hypervenom is a completely new boot created with feedback from top players including Neymar, Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. These players specified the need for a boot that could help them create space quickly in and around the penalty area, and get their shot off from any angle. They discussed the increased agility of opponents, referencing today’s defenders who are now as quick, agile and skillful as many of the world’s best forwards.