Soleplate
If we’re going to talk about the soleplate, then we need to have a talk about VAR. For VAR to work, we need to know that it is doing its job without us feeling like it is impeding the game. Your soleplate is the same way: you need the confidence of knowing the soleplate is working, but you should be able to get through 90 minutes without feeling like it’s having any type of negative effect on your play… for the Tiempo, it absolutely fits that bill.
A mix of conical studs, chevrons, and blades combine to give you the great quality underfoot. The chevrons near the forefoot help you dig in quickly when trying to sprint, the conical studs provide that consistent traction that Tiempo has always offered, and the blades in the heel make sure you never feel like you’re not firmly planted before you smash through a shot on the half-volley.
Comfort
If a Legend can’t bring elite comfort, is it even deserving of the name? Luckily, the VIII still meets the standard of comfort that the Tiempo has been offering for years, but through materials that are completely foreign to Tiempos of the past. The Quadfit system and FlyKnit combine to give you a snug fit straight out of the box. It’s amazing that Nike doesn’t think their Quadfit would be the perfect entry route to a laceless boot, but we’re not too angry with laces still being a part of the Swoosh’s equation.
Break-in is non-existent, and the Quadfit system means that the overstretching fear that usually accompanies leather without proper stitching is not a worry. Nike has also made sure that the right level of heel padding is there to avoid hot spots, keep your ankle locked low in the boot, and add to the comfort. We might not love all three upper materials combining in terms of time on the ball, but they hit all the right notes for making your feet sing. It feels noticeably sleeker than previous Tiempo designs, and a tad lighter too.
Bringing it all together on top of a soleplate that is flexible enough to keep you from feeling like you’re attached to a brick, but rigid enough to make sure the boot is still fairly responsive. It’s an identical plate to the Tiempo VII, so it’s easy to see that Nike did choose one portion of the boot to fall under the old "if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it" adage.
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