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Mat McBriar is usually a jolly fellow, but the world's best punter had a worried look on his face in the locker room this morning. McBriar is down to one Nike Vapor K, and the model has been discontinued. He was examining Nike's newest soccer cleat, which looks real funky but might not be conducive to booming 60-yard punts. Please reply if you can ship McBriar a size-9 1/2 Nike Vapor K for his right foot. Don't worry about the left. "Any old shoe will do on the left foot," said McBriar, who wears an 11 1/2 in his street shoes but believes he packs more power by crushing his toes on game days. |
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Comments
Posted by wausroamer @ 12:48 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
I could only find a size 12 on eBay.
I see why he likes them, it says they are made out of kangaroo.
Maybe McBriar can wedge a joey in the toe.
Posted by Daren @ 12:52 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Ebay?
Craigs List?
Posted by JR @ 12:53 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Ebay? Craigslist? Uncle Jerry?
Posted by Monte @ 12:55 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Have Mat Google Nike Vapor K.
He'll get a bunch of results.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Nike+Vapor+K&btnG=Google+Search
http://nikesoccerworld.com/nikemens_soccer_Footwear_FirmGround.html
Posted by wausroamer @ 12:57 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
One of these might be the right shoe:
http://nikesoccerworld.com/Nike-Mercurial-Vapor-Black-K-FG.html
http://nikesoccerworld.com/Nike-Mercurial-Vapor-K-FG.html
Posted by Rodney in Nashville @ 12:59 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Isn't he big time enough for Nike to find one or make him one?
Posted by Jester @ 1:00 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
I'll keep my eyes open. If he doesn't find anything, tell him into look into Puma soccer cleats. They have a very similar, narrow shape to them like the nikes do. I can't believe soccer made it onto the Cowboys Blog Page. GO SOCCER!!!
Posted by Chris @ 1:17 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Google is his best friend...
Posted by Vandalous @ 1:22 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Here is a site that has people selling soccer shoes. There's a couple of Vapor K's for sale there. Maybe he can leverage his access to Dallas Cowboys stuff to effect a transaction.
Posted by Terry @ 1:28 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Not sure if this helps, but Ebay is always a good option - with the caviat that the seller would need to send them overnight to Matt. Anyway, here are a couple of URLs for open auctions of Nike Vapor 9.5's
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nike-Mercurial-Vapor-Silver-Gray-Soccer-Cleats-SZ-9-5_W0QQitemZ200150373638QQihZ010QQcategoryZ137011QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Shouldn't Nike be making Matt a shoe all his own after he dominated the league last year in punting?
Posted by Saint Jimmy @ 1:29 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Speaking of someone who needs help. Will someone please help out Sean Salisbury and explain to him what the saying "Rob Peter to pay Paul" means? He's using it in reference to getting caught cheating and having to suffer the punishment.
Posted by Steve Dallas @ 1:29 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
How much you offering for that shoe, Mat? With your new contract, you can pay plenty.
Posted by G-Money @ 1:31 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
As an alternative, he might also try Rawlings brand. They've been at this for years and seem to always be in stock at the local Wal-Mart.
Posted by Prince @ 1:37 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
haha Hey I have 2 pair of those exact shoes, and exact size. My brother was going to use them for soccer but he didn't play this year due to a torn ACL. So their just chillin in there boxes.
I'm sure I could work something out if he'd like to hook me up with a nice front row ticket to a game this year!!! :)
Posted by danslick182 @ 1:41 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Just incase these links weren't already suggested. Hopefully with our much improved offense his show will last a long time.
http://www.soccercorner.com/Nike_Mercurial_Vapor_K_FG_Black_p/sm-ni306205-011.htm
http://www.newhorizonssoccer.com/prod.itml/icOid/1150
Posted by wausroamer @ 1:41 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
PETA coerced Nike into discontinuing this shoe because it was made out of cute Kangaroos.
That's why you don't see shoes made out of dolphins.
Posted by Jay @ 1:45 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
I think I have a pair. I am a soccer player from the area. Now live in DC.
Posted by Patricio @ 1:52 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Make sure he visits www.soccer.com, and here is a tip: He needs to try soccer cleats that are made of kangaroo leather, its a hell of a difference......Especially brands like Adidas, Puma and Lotto.
Posted by gary @ 2:21 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Has he called "BECK", his cleats don't have much ware.
Posted by Brandon @ 2:33 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Adidas - Copa Mundial, best alternative. They will never be discontinued, they are the most popular soccer shoe ever made. They are also made of Kangaroo and are superior in quality in my opinion.
Posted by John Kochtosten @ 4:55 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Maybe that's Roy's problem, he's wearing shoes that are two sizes too small.
Posted by Jay @ 9:00 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007
Here is a URL with them IN STOCK
http://nikesoccerworld.com/Nike-Mercurial-Vapor-K-FG.html