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Cristiano Ronaldo currently wears the Nike Zoom Mercurial Superfly Elite 9.
Ronaldo has worn the Nike Mercurial range for over two decades, since 2002, and has
become the face of the popular
range. Built for rapid changes of direction and acceleration, the Mercurial’s
360-degree Flyknit gives CR7 a close
and secure feeling on the foot for his dynamic style of play. The NikeGrip insole
provides maximum traction for
clean striking of the ball. He chooses the Superfly variation of the Mercurial,
preferring the added ankle collar as
opposed to the Vapor. Curiously, Ronaldo plays in a UK boot size seven-and-a-half
(8.5 US) – although he is actually
a size nine. He is sure playing in a smaller size enhances his performance by
allowing better ball control –
although it would seem his coaches don’t agree! Browse Sports Direct’s full Nike
Mercurial range here.
The biggest addition to Ronaldo’s Nike Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9
boots for 2022-23 is the introduction of the Nike Air Zoom unit, crafted specifically
for football and to enhance a player’s speed across the turf. Also added is a grippy
texture upper, designed to improve first touch and help Ronaldo’s control of the ball.
Since their introduction in 1998, the Nike Mercurial football boot
range has been on quite a
journey, with Nike utilising all the latest technologies over time to perfect the
boot. Elements like the
Flyknit upper, Aerotrak plate, the Superfly ankle collar and the interior NikeGrip
tech all combine to provide
support and stability, while remaining flexible and lightweight to aid exciting
play.
Lionel Messi wears the adidas X Speedportal.1, now playing for PSG.
Always wearing the latest colourways, including his own personalised looks, Messi has
recently switched from the adidas Nemeziz to the adidas X series. He has famously worn
special boots in World Cups and to celebrate Ballon D’Or wins, but his current regular
adidas X Speedportal.1 suits his quick play down to the ground, with the Carbitex carbon
fibre insert, lightweight carbon heel, Speedframe outsole, adidas Primeknit collar and
Speedskin upper all ideal for dynamic, skilful play. Messi wears a shoe size 8 UK/size 9 US. Browse Sports Direct’s full adidas X range here.
Messi has switched from adidas X Speedflow to adidas X Speedportal for the 2022-23
Ligue 1 campaign, which means a number of changes have been made to his boots. The adidas X Speedportal
unlocks multidimensional speed through a sleek, comfortable design, aided by a flexible Carbitex carbon
plate, second-skin-like Speedskin upper and a comfy Primeknit collar, all coming together to help Messi
move faster and in any direction. The Speedportal’s upper is also made with at least 50% recycled materials.
The adidas X collection actually began as the adidas F50, before
the collection evolved into
the X we know today. The F50 launched in 2004 and evolved several times before the
rebranding to adidas X in
2015. Previously, the focus was on design, now the focus was on speed with the birth
of the X. Since then, the
boot has got lighter and lighter, while becoming more breathable, supportive and
flexible.
Neymar Junior wears the PUMA Future series while playing for PSG and Brazil,
with the current PUMA Future 1.4 his pair for the 2022-23 campaign. Featuring a bright and funky
design, the PUMA Future is only a recent addition to Neymar’s kit, having made the move from
Nike. The boot is designed to aid the Brazilian’s dynamic play, using NETFIT technology for
an optimal fit, Advanced Creator Zones and Nano grip technology for excellent ball control,
and a lightweight, reactive Peba base outsole for grip and manoeuvrability, all combining to
create PUMA’s most agile and comfortable boot to date. Senior figures at PUMA specifically
targeted the Future at Neymar, in order to entice him from Nike, with Neymar the ideal player
to launch the Future in 2021. Neymar wears a boot size 8 (UK) or 9 (US). Browse the entire range of PUMA Future football boots.
When PUMA dropped the Future at the beginning of 2021, it marked a leap forward for the
Future series, offering unrivalled fit and comfort with the introduction of FUZIONFIT+ technology to replace the
Future’s old NetFit tech. The Future series only began in 2018 but has evolved significantly since, with a new
upper and new outsole, as well as the second-skin-like feel provided by FUZIONFIT+.
Neymar Junior made the high-profile switch from Nike to PUMA in
2020’s offseason.
After growing up watching his footballing heroes, including Maradona and Pelé,
wearing PUMA, and more so PUMA’s King football boots, Neymar Jr made the high
profile move to recreate their magic on the pitch and create his own history with
the brand.
Neymar Junior’s partnership between with Nike stood for 15 years.
Kylian Mbappe wears the Nike Zoom Mercurial Superfly Elite 9 series, always sporting the latest colourways or even his own bespoke design.
The PSG and France striker has worn the Mercurial series for years, due to its
lightweight construction that is essential for his incredibly fast-paced gameplay. Nike’s fastest boots offer
relentless performance and control. With a 360-degree Flyknit construction, this boot wraps around Mbappé’s foot for
a close and secure second-skin-like fit. Expect to see Mbappe donning the Mercurial for many years to come, as the
popular series continues to develop and become ever-faster and agile.
Mbappé wears a size 11 (UK)/size 12 (US). Check out Sports Direct’s full Nike Mercurial Superfly range
right here!
The Nike Mercurial series has been enhanced with the addition of a Nike Zoom Air unit to create
the Nike Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Elite – the fastest Mercurial to date. In addition to the explosive speed, the
strong speed cage inside the boot offers optimal lockdown, tri-star studs provide multidirectional traction and a
redone Flyknit construction better simulates your foot for ultimate comfort and fit. Finally, the updated Vaporposite+
upper optimises ball control to complete a boot truly fit for the best in 2022.
The Nike Mercurial Superfly as we know it today was introduced in 2014, when Nike premiered
the now synonymous Dynamic Fit ankle collar, adding it to the Nike Mercurial Vapor range. Now split between the
Superfly and Vapor for those who want the collar and those who don’t, the Superfly is a favourite for the likes
of Mbappe and Ronaldo, who favour the comfort and tighter fit provided by the Dynamic Fit collar.
Beth Mead plays as a striker for Arsenal and England, wearing the famous number 9 shirt for both teams. A dynamic, quick and skilful attacker, Mead is known for both her goalscoring prowess and her ability to lay on assists for her teammates. So keen is her eye for goal that she won the coveted Golden Boot at Euro 2022, scoring a record six goals through the tournament to help England lift their first football trophy since 1966. Her exploits also earned her the Player of the Tournament award as she shot to international fame.
Beth Mead wears the Nike Mercurial Vapor Elite when she is turning out for Arsenal and England, with the lightweight construction ideal for a speedster like her. The Nike Mercurial Vapor Elites were worn in an orange, red, green and blue mixed colourway as Mead struck six goals during Euro 2022, including a hat-trick against Norway.
Shop our full range of Nike Mercurial football boots here.
Nike continues to enhance their hugely-popular Nike Mercurial range and Beth Mead is sure to benefit from the latest innovations for the 2022-23 Women’s Super League season. The latest Nike Mercurial Vapor boots are fitted with a Nike Zoom Air unit to help Mead move faster across the turf, a Flyknit construction to keep her feet feeling snug and comfy, a Vaporposite+ upper to enhance Mead’s ball control and a strong but thin speed cage for optimal lockdown without adding weight.
