There are already five World Cups for Cristiano Ronaldo, with its premiere in Qatar 2022. The star of Portugal will use, in his final challenge, some special tools: the Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly IX.
CR7 faces his last World Cup, already 37 years old. His challenge is to take Portugal to the top, and for this Nike designed these spectacular shoes for him.
The Christian bond, six-time Ballon d’Or winner, with the swoosh company, it dates back to 2003: already in 2016 he signed a lifetime contract.
Portugal shares Group H of the Qatar 2022 World Cup with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.
Let’s take an in-depth look at the Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly IX, Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup boot. They are available on the official Nike portal and at select retailers for $285.
This is Cristiano Ronaldo’s Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly IX
The shoes arrive with a blue print on a white background, a design inspired by the tiles that abound in Funchal, Cristiano Ronaldo’s hometown. “Look what just fell!” CR7 wrote on his Instagram account. “These Mercs inspired by my Portuguese heritage are special to me.”
Its great novelty is in technology, using the Air Zoom unit in the heel, something never seen in a soccer shoe. Provides cushioning with each step.
Meanwhile, the last has a new shape to improve the fit, and the speed structure has a thin and resistant material, which secures the foot to the plate, as described by the Innova Sport portal.
The Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly IX uses three-star studs to provide multidirectional traction with every step: Nike explains that it allows players to change direction quickly and with confidence.
The ankle is protected with Flyknit technology, while the upper part is made of Vaporposite+, with a grippy mesh for better ball control.