Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo Football Boots 2022-23: Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite Dream Speed 9
Cristiano Ronaldo is a 39-year-old Forward. Cristiano Ronaldo wears Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite Dream Speed 9 soccer cleats in 2022-2023.
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Cristiano Ronaldo (born 5 February 1985) is the face of the Nike Mercurial Boot line, which was established in 1998 as Nike Mercurial Boot. Cristiano Ronaldo has worn the Nike Mercurial Vapor Soccer Cleat as professional footballer since his league debut for Sporting Lisbon in 2002 until today.
Cristiano Ronaldo Football Boots History
In the famous friendly between Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United, when Cristiano Ronaldo caught the attention of Alex Ferguson, Cristiano Ronaldo wore the Nike Mercurial Chrome Football Boot. Cristiano Ronaldo continued to wear the Nike Mercurial Chrome Football Shoe after joining Manchester United during nearly the complete 2003-2004 season, something that sounds impossible today.
EURO 2004 in Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo wore the gold Nike Mercurial Vapor Boot from the R9 collection. The new Nike Mercurial Vapor II Cleats were released ahead of the 2004-2005 season and Cristiano Ronaldo switched to the White / Red colorway of the new generation.
In the upcoming years, Nike started to release new colorways more frequently. In 2005-2006 he wore the Nike Mercurial Vapor III Boot and from 2008 Cristiano Ronaldo played with the Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Football Boot.
In the Champions League final 2008 against Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo played with the Nike Mercurial SL (Superlight) Football Shoe, one of the rarest football shoes nowadays.
In 2010 Nike released the first signature Cristiano Ronaldo Soccer Cleat, which should mark the begin of the success of the exclusive Cristiano Ronaldo boots, which is defined by outstanding designs.
Cristiano Ronaldo Signature Football Boots
The first special Cristiano Ronaldo Football Boots, part of the Nike Cristiano Ronaldo Signature Soccer Cleats, was the outstanding Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II CR7 Safari Boot. The special Cristiano Ronaldo Soccer Cleat featured a white / black Safari print design and was released in October 2010.
In spring 2011, Nike unveiled the black Nike Mercurial Vapor III CR7 Black Safari Football Shoe. Inspired by the first Safari boot, the new Cristiano Ronaldo Football Boot featured a black-on-black Safari print. In November 2011, Nike unveiled one of the most unique Football Boots ever, the Nike Cristiano Ronaldo Vapor Superfly III Boot. The stunning cleat came with a mirrored design, which created a special look.
On November 6 2012, Nike unveiled the Nike Mercurial Vapor VIII Cristiano Ronaldo Football Boot. The special boot was mainly black with a pink sole and the new CR7 slogan „Love to win / hate to lose“. In early 2013, ahead of the launch of the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Shoe, Nike honored the Portuguese superstar with a special record breaking boot which featured the impressive 2012-2013 stats.
In Spring 2013, Nike released the fifth Cristiano Ronaldo Soccer Shoe, which is inspired by maximum speed and came with the colors white / yellow / orange. The most recent Nike Mercurial Vapor CR7 Boot, the Cristiano Ronaldo Nike Mercurial Vapor Galaxy Boot was unveiled in October 2013 and is likely the most popular Cristiano Ronaldo Soccer cleat yet. The Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Galaxy Boot is inspired the galaxy.
While Nike unveiled a special white / gold Cristiano Ronaldo 2014 Ballon d’Or boot in March 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the Nike Mercurial Superfly IV Boot during the 2014 World Cup.
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Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite - Fact Sheet
Name | Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite |
Brand | Nike |
Colorway | Barely Green/Crimson Pulse/Metallic Gold Coin |
Type | Speed |
Material | Gripknit |
Position | Attack |
Top players |
Cristiano Ronaldo
Nationality | Portugal |
Age | 39 (February 5 1985) |
Height | 187cm |
Weight | 80kg |
Position | Center Forward |
Market value | €20 million |