Nike Mercurial Superfly Cristiano Ronaldo Chapter 4 "Forged for Greatness" Boots Revealed
Apr 3, 2017, by Chris
Nike this morning officially unveiled Chapter 4 ("Forged for Greatness") of its Mercurial Superfly signature series for Cristiano Ronaldo. Combining different shades of grey with a bold orange fade, the Nike Mercurial Superfly 5 Cristiano Ronaldo Chapter 4 cleats go on sale April 10th.
The Nike Mercurial Superfly V "Forged for Greatness" CR7 boots are inspired by Cristiano switching to shirt number 7 shortly after joining Manchester United. Ronaldo's previous number, 28, is present on the heel in Roman numerals.
Nike Mercurial Superfly V CR7 Chapter 4 - Cool Grey / Orange / Metallic Hematite
The new Nike Cristiano Ronaldo signature boots are silver and orange.
Combining several shades of grey in the Nike Mercurial Superfly V's trademark upper construction, the Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 Chapter 4 boots introduce an eye-catching fade to an orange sole plate. Dark grey brandings, including a large Swoosh on the outside front, complete the unique design of the Chapter 4 Cristiano Ronaldo Nike Mercurial boots.
On the instep of the cleats is CR7's signature logo, while the sockliner of the Nike Mercurial Superfly V Cristiano Ronaldo Chapter 4 2017 football boots shows an interesting graphic that features the CR7 logo alongside the tools needed to forge iron. The writing "Forged to the exact specifications of Cristiano Ronaldo" surrounds the circle.
The grey and orange Nike Mercurial Superfly 5 CR7 Chapter 4 soccer boots draw inspiration from Ronaldo's rise to the top at Manchester United, after the previous chapters sketched his brining up until the all-important 2003 transfer to the English club. The colors of the Chapter Nike Mercurial Superfly Ronaldo 2017 cleats are inspired by the look of iron as it is being forged.
In particular, the switch from number 28 (at Sporting) to the iconic 7 at Manchester United, is the inspiration behind this design. “Alex Ferguson said to me: 'Listen, I want you to take number seven,'” recalls Ronaldo. “I was surprised because I knew the guys who had worn that shirt.”
Ronaldo is full of praise regarding his time at United. “In the five years that I was there, I learned the art of football. We won many things together. It was a dream for me,” he says.
In total, there will be seven boots detailing Cristiano Ronaldo's rise from his home island Madeira to one of the greatest footballers on this planet. There are no info about the Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Cristiano Ronaldo boots yet, but expect them to be just as spectacular as the previous editions.
The Nike Mercurial Superfly V CR7 Chapter 4 "Forged for Greatness" cleats will go on sale on April 10th. They retail at a slightly higher price than regular editions of the model.
Let us know what you think of the new Cristiano Ronaldo boots in the comments below, and check out all the latest soccer cleat leaks in the Boot Calendar.
OH Leuven 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Jako, the new shirt introduces a bold dark look for the upcoming domestic campaign.
The Jako OH Leuven 2026-27 away shirt features a black base with deep green vertical stripes and vibrant orange pinstripes running down the body. Dark green detailing appears on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Jako logo and club crest are centrally positioned on the chest.
What do you think of the new OH Leuven 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?
Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.
Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.
However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.
We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Almere City 26-27 Cup Kit Released
Dutch club Almere City have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 Cup kit. Made by Craft, the special “HANASAKA!” shirt celebrates the club’s connection with Japan through owner Yanmar and the Yanmar Hanasaka International Youth Cup, an U19 tournament organised by Almere City at the Yanmar Stadion.
The Craft Almere City 2026-27 Cup shirt features a black base with subtle tonal cherry blossom branch motifs across the front. Mint green and pastel pink details add contrast, with a mint crew-neck collar and sponsor branding joined by a pink monochrome club crest, Craft logo and sleeve trims.
What do you think of the new Almere City 2026-27 Cup kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sutton United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English club Sutton United and kit manufacturer VX3 have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Themed around the slogan "Where Passion Blooms," the release pays homage to the local area's historic lavender fields and was presented alongside players from the Sutton United Women's squad.
The VX3 Sutton United 26-27 third shirt is predominantly light lavender purple, paired with contrasting dark purple raglan sleeves and a matching polo collar. A monochrome purple club badge sits on the left chest, complemented by dark purple sponsor logos and an embroidered sprig of lavender on the upper back just below the neckline.
The new third kit completes Sutton United's kit set for the 2026-27 season alongside their previously released home and away strips.
Plymouth Argyle 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Plymouth Argyle have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed to make a bold visual impact on the pitch, the new strip brings back a vibrant tangerine look for the Pilgrims.
The Puma Plymouth Argyle 2026-27 third jersey combines a vivid orange base with contrasting black trim across the collar, shoulders, and cuffs. The front proudly features a monochrome black version of Argyle's iconic Mayflower crest, accompanied by black Puma cat branding and sponsor detailing from Lighthouse Charity.
The new third kit is available immediately via Argyle's official online store and in-person retail locations.
Catania FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Catania FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Arriving as part of the brand's "COLORI DEI TERRITORI" collection, the release completes the club's full wardrobe for the new campaign following the earlier debuts of their volcanic-themed third and traditional rossazzurri home strips.
The Erreà Catania 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, accented with dark grey detailing along the thick V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder trims. Across the front and sleeves, the jersey incorporates a subtle tonal graphic pattern inspired by local Catanese heritage and the city's iconic elephant symbol.
The new Catania FC 26-27 away uniform is completed with matching shorts and socks and is available now through the club's official retail channels.
