Ronaldo Trains in Blackout Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 2018 World Cup Boots
Oct 29, 2017, by Pat
- New Boots Debut Cristiano Ronaldo was seen training in the upcoming Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 boots, offering a first look at the new design.
- Redesigned Features The new boots feature a redesigned collar with peaks and a lower cut, along with an upper that has a distinct leather-like look.
- Release Timeline The Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 Elite soccer cleats are scheduled for release in March or April next year, in time for the World Cup.
Update: We have added a much better high-quality picture of the next-generation Nike Mercurial Superfly VI 2018 World Cup boots worn by Cristiano Ronaldo in training in early October 2017, reavealing that the upper structure is totally different to the current-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly. (via Soccer Bible).
Currently with the Portuguese national team, Cristiano Ronaldo had the honor to give the upcoming Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 boots a first spin out on the training pitch this week. And there's something in it for us as well: many new high-quality pictures of the high-end version of the next-gen Mercurials, which are set for a release in March or April next year.
What stands out foremost about the Superfly VI is the collar, which has a completely redesigned shape, with peaks at the front and heel and a generally lower cut. At the moment, Ronaldo is wearing the boots in the default setup, although it remains to be seen whether Nike will supply him with a custom, even lower collar, as it's been the case with all Superflys since 2014 for him.
Moving on from the collar, although it's difficult to spot on the blackouts, the upper of the Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 football boots is set to change as well, taking cues from what the Swoosh did with the recently introduced Flyknit Ultra model.
Generally, the upper of the blackouts worn by CR7 has a distinct, leather-like look to it, something that we'll make sure to keep an eye on for the future.
All of this is built on top of a sole plate that isn't altogether different from the previous generation, although there are some differences.
The Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 Elite soccer cleats will be released in March or April next year, in time for the World Cup which will be held in Russia between June 14 and July 15.
Do you like this most detailed look yet at the next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly courtesy of CR7? Drop us a line below, and check out the Boot Calendar for more.
No More Mizuno: Reebok Hansa Rostock 26-27 Third Kit Released
German 3. Liga club FC Hansa Rostock and new technical sponsor Reebok have officially unveiled the team's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the club's kit set alongside the previously launched home and away shirts, the release marks another custom design from Reebok in their debut campaign as Hansa's official supplier after taking over from Mizuno.
The Reebok Hansa Rostock 26-27 third shirt reinterprets a classic design from the club's archive, taking direct inspiration from the away jersey worn during the 1999-00 season. It features a sleek black base on the front and back, complemented by vibrant red sleeves that highlight Reebok's signature vector branding. A traditional polo collar tops off the vintage look, paying homage to an era defined by club figures like Timo Lange, Magnus Arvidsson, Victor Agali, and Steffen Baumgart.
Crafted from modern performance fabrics with a contemporary athletic fit, the jersey blends nostalgic late-90s styling with up-to-date sportswear technology. The new Hansa Rostock 26-27 third kit is available now via the club's official online store and physical retail locations.
Crawley Town 26-27 Away Kit Released
English club Crawley Town and technical partner Erreà have officially launched the new 26-27 away kit. Following the design direction established by this season's home uniform, the new alternative strip carries a sleek black and gold color scheme inspired by the club's fiery identity.
The Erreà Crawley Town 26-27 away jersey is predominantly black with a subtle tonal flame pattern running across the front and sleeves as a nod to the Red Devils nickname. All accents are styled in gold, including a recoloured black and gold crest, gold Erreà chest branding, and gold sponsor logos. The inside back collar incorporates 1896, marking the foundation year of the club.
Black shorts and matching black socks complete the new Crawley Town 26-27 away kit by Erreà, which is now available to purchase through the official club store.
