In addition to appearing in Nike’s Tech Fleece Collection lookbook, soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo reunites with the brand for a look at its Free Trainer 3.0 V4 shoes. Giving the flexible style a test run, Ronaldo is pictured as he trains. Reflecting on his childhood, Ronaldo shares, “When I was 12 years old, most of the people told me ‘Cristiano, you are a very, very good, talented player, but you are very skinny, very slim.’ And I put it in my mind: the body, we can improve… I put it in my mind, ‘Well, this is not that difficult. I have the talent. Now I’ll go to the gym and prove myself.'” Circling back to the shoes, Nike Product Line Manager in Athletic Training Footwear adds, “We designed this for athletes who want to be fast in all directions. It’s incredibly lightweight and low to the ground, making it extremely stable and responsive. Being lower to the ground also allows for quicker bursts and more explosive movements.”
