Alright, let's start by clearing up a couple of things. The first Nike Tiempo models from the American brand were known between 1983 and 1984, so one could argue that we're actually looking at the 40th anniversary, not the 30th. However, to be fair, the current Tiempo model and the entire saga as we know it stem directly from the Nike Tiempo Premier of 1994. With that clarified, let's see what Nike brings us for the "30th" anniversary of its oldest silo.
The first thing to mention is that with 30 years of history, the gift that comes to mind and that is associated are pearls and the color green, according to certain popular cultures. Therefore, the brand chooses this color as the base, and the truth is that the look of the boot is simply spectacular.
This look is complemented by white details to further distinguish the boots and has certain technical changes compared to the base model of the Nike Tiempo Legend X. Firstly, the upper takes references from the Tiempo IV and Tiempo V, representing the seams found in those models, using Flytouch once again to replace natural leather.
This Flytouch gives us an elegant and smooth touch with the ball while providing us with a very lightweight and comfortable boot, which has always been somewhat of the Tiempo legacy—new technologies and lightness in a boot that seeks to provide us with that classic touch and comfort. And in this case, it achieves that in a very good way.
The changes give us a boot that's even softer than the regular model, as well as with a touch more elegant and natural by not having any grippy elements on the upper. This helps make striking and controlling the ball more elegant and smooth. The sole undergoes no modifications.
In conclusion, we have a truly spectacular visual model for the 30th anniversary, which, in my opinion, offers Tiempo boots that are truly special and different from the conventional model.
