Nike Total 90 Laser III SG – Nike PROD CFM Development Sample

An exceptionally rare and unusual Nike Total 90 Laser III, believed to be an internal Nike production-confirmation/development sample from 2011. Finished in the iconic Metallic Blue Dusk / Volt / Black colourway, this pair differs significantly from the standard retail release and features a remarkable factory-style fold-over Velcro tongue not found on the commercially released Total 90 Laser III. The internal development label provides some fascinating details: Model: Nike Total 90 Laser III Colour: Metallic Blue Dusk / Volt / Black Size: US9.5 / UK8.5 Season: FA11 (Fall 2011) Production Confirmation: 22/02/2011 Upper File: MS410Z Last: G-50-L Ship To: BVTN (Beaverton) Made in China Perhaps most interestingly, the label references 385423-470 / Total 90 Laser III FG, but the FG designation has been manually crossed through and the finished boot instead features an SG six-stud soleplate. Product code 385423-470 corresponds with the retail FG version of this colourway, making the combination of the altered specification, SG construction and bespoke tongue particularly significant. The label also states “SHIP TO BVTN”, consistent with Beaverton, Oregon, home of Nike's World Headquarters, alongside “PROD CFM 20110222”, indicating that this pair was produced as part of Nike's internal development/production-confirmation process. The date is also notable: the pair was produced in February 2011, several months before the Blue Dusk/Volt colourway reached the retail market later that year. The oversized fold-over tongue appears to have been incorporated as part of the boot's original development construction rather than being a standard retail feature. Combined with the altered FG/SG specification, this suggests Nike were testing or producing a bespoke performance configuration. It is possible that the specification was developed in connection with a professional player's individual requirements; however, we currently have no evidence linking this pair to a specific player, so they are not being advertised as player-worn or definitively player-issued. A fascinating piece of Nike Football development history and potentially a one-off or extremely limited Total 90 Laser III specification. Condition: Brand New Size: UK8.5 / US9.5 Soleplate: Soft Ground (SG) Year: 2011 Status: Nike PROD CFM Development / Production-Confirmation Sample Product Reference: 385423-470 Upper File: MS410Z Last: G-50-L Collector's Note: This is not a standard retail Total 90 Laser III. The internal Nike development label, Beaverton destination, February 2011 production-confirmation date, crossed-out FG specification, SG outsole and unique fold-over tongue distinguish this pair from the commercially released model. Their exact development purpose remains unknown, making them an exceptionally intriguing example of Nike Football's internal development process.