Since the 1998 World Cup, the Mercurial range has been Nike's premier football cleat, and recently, lifestyle versions like the Free Mercurial Superfly have allowed everyone to enjoy them. Now, Nike's taking it back to where it all started.
The Air Max Mercurial R9 FC represents a crossover between 1998's original Mercurial boot made famous by Ronaldo—Luís Nazário de Lima, not Cristiano—and modern tech like sturdy Air Max cushioning and a breathable Hyperfuse construction.
Get a feel for how they look on-feet here and then hit up Overkill, where you can cop them now for around $159.
