Online chatter about Nike’s product quality control should be prefaced by the fact that it is a multi-billion-dollar company that produces millions of sneakers overseas. You just can’t make every single sneaker to the highest degree of quality when you’re pumping out millions and millions of sneakers. However, Nike reserves a select few products to an ultra-high standard, like its soccer cleats made in Montebelluna, Italy. Following a wine-inspired colorway of the Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Luxe, the pair has emerged in a white snakeskin colorway.
Being made in Italy already brings an elevated status to any sneaker, but to be made in Montebelluna is a whole other level. The city is well-known for its footwear manufacturing, and many brands use the factories in the area for specialized and elite athletic footwear. Nike specifically has a team of craftsmen who make custom cleats for soccer’s top stars, producing sneakers in 1/4 and 3/4 sizes for precise fits.
