NIKE are re-releasing a handful of iconic World Cup boot designs to celebrate 20 years of the Mercurial.
The five incredible designs are based on historic editions, including Brazil star Ronaldo in 1998, all complete with modern technology.
The new releases are available in both Superfly (high-top) or Vapor (low-top)… and they all look absolutely incredible.
On the amazing boots, Nike claim: “In celebration of 20 years of Mercurial, NIKEiD is bringing back the iconic designs from football’s epic quadrennial tournament… but with a twist.
“The graphics of the past are combined with contemporary 360 innovation.
“Choose from five classic designs – 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014 – to celebrate the Mercurial’s best years on the biggest stage.”
The five designs start with the iconic 1998 blue, silver and yellow Mercurial, worn by Brazil star Ronaldo in the 3-0 World Cup final loss to France.
2002 sees another Ronaldo-worn pair – where the Brazilian, wearing silver, finally got his hands on the World Cup, scoring twice in the final against Germany.
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Another World Cup, another Ronaldo-inspired pair of boots, with the Brazil striker wearing yellow and black for the 2006 tournament in Germany.
Four years later, another Ronaldo pair… but this time it was Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo who wore silver, orange and black in South Africa.
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In 2014, it was the Real Madrid man again wearing all-red with a flash of yellow, to complete the quintet of iconic Nike Mercurial boots.
Now you can get your hands on all five of the designs ahead of this summer’s tournament in Russia.
The new boots range from around £230 to £250 – depending on whether you opt for Vapor or Superfly.
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