The story of Francesco Totti through his boots The best versions worn by the 8th king of Rome
May 28 2017, after his last professional game against Genoa, Francesco Totti are waiting to make his last entrance on the field of Stadio Olimpico for a final standing ovation. In that moment has at his feet not only Rome and the entire italian football but also magnificent “Tiempo Totti X”, the golden signature shoes by Nike made in limited edition (2.500 pairs) and in bundle with SPQR jersey shown during his last derby against Lazio.
In 2017 the “Tiempo Totti X” represent perfect fusion between tradition and innovation: the sole is the same of original “Tiempo” worn by Totti during first years of his career – at that model are linked his first Serie A goal and this spectacular lob against Buffon –, while the external tongue with rubber band, a specific personalization inherited by previous generations of “Tiempo Legend”, is thought to cover the lacing, having a better fit and a great comfort kicking the ball. In addiction there are the black details and a golden upper, symbolizing the glory of Rome and Totti.
Between 90’s and 2000’s many generational boots were worn by Totti in many key moments of his carrier.
The consecration (1999/2000)
In the first months of the following season Totti wears both “Tiempo” and “Mercurial II” as long as in March debut the first version of “Air Zoom Total 90”. These are the international Totti’s consecration boots thanks to a great European Championship - and the memorable “Panenka” against van der Sar - and one of the most iconic commercial of all time.
Victory (2000/2001)
In this season Roma wins the third italian championship of his story and Totti records 13 goals and 5 assists. He’s the most famous italian footballer in the world and Nike gives him two different colorways - red or golden inserts on black upper - for his Total 90, the boots that accompany him during the first years of 2000’s for better or worse.
A unique boot also because without the external tongue with rubber band. A fundamental detail, one of the many characterizing Totti’s narrative as one-of-a-kind player, not only technically. The tongue and the rubber band come back in the last season and make it possible to distimguish captain’s “Tiempo Legend V” from those of other. Because Totti is special, and his boots too.
