Next-Gen Nike Zoom Mercurial 'Shadow' 22-23 Black Pack Boots Released
- Release: The Nike Zoom Mercurial 'Shadow' Black Pack boots have been officially released.
- Design: The boots feature a stealth black upper with volt color accents on the sole and insole.
- Features: The boots include the same features as the launch edition, such as a 3/4 Zoom Air unit, Vaporposite+ upper, and Tri-star studs, and are available in Superfly (high-cut) and Vapor (low-cut) versions.
The Black Pack edition of the next-generation Nike Zoom Mercurial boots has been officially released. The Nike 22-23 Black Pack is called 'Shadow' pack and also includes yet-to-be-released colorways for the Phantom GT and Tiempo.
The Black Pack Nike Zoom Mercurial cleats won't be worn by Nike's best athletes who will instead wear the "Air Zoom" launch edition, or the "New Season" colorway.
Nike Zoom Mercurial 2022 'Shadow' - Black/Dark Smoke Grey/Volt
This picture shows the Nike 'Shadow' Zoom Mercurial boots.
Nike's 'Black/Dark Smoke Grey/Volt' Zoom Mercurial football shoes have a stealth upper with striking color pop-ups on the sole plate. They are mainly Black with anthracite brandings, while Volt is used for elements on the outsole and as the primary color for the insole.
Officially, the color combo is "Black/Dark Smoke Grey/Volt".
Tech-wise, the 'Shadow Pack' Nike Zoom Mercurial 2022 boots are identical to the launch edition.
Nike Zoom Mercurial 2022 'Shadow Pack' - Features
- Black Pack edition
- All-new, football-specific 3/4 Zoom Air unit in the plate
- All-New Vaporposite+ upper for increased ball control
- Redone Nike Flyknit upper
- Tri-star studs provide multi-directional traction, toe-off center studs offer traction during explosive starts.
- Available as Superfly (high-cut) & Vapor (low-cut) versions
- Price: USD 275 (EUR 275, GBP 230)
- Colorway: Black/Dark Smoke Grey/Volt
- Release date: 11 July 2022
The Nike 'Shadow' Zoom Mercurial 2022 boots is available since 11 July 2022, retailing at USD 275 (EUR 280, GBP 230).
What do you think of the new Nike Zoom Mercurial Shadow Pack boots? Let us know in the comments below, and have a look at the Boot Calendar for all the latest Nike football boots.
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MLS Players Wear Their National Flags on Kits Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Major League Soccer last weekend hosted a dedicated "Farewell Week" to send off its international stars. To mark the occasion, all clubs across the domestic league took to the pitch wearing specially customized kits that honored the various nations represented within their squads.
The most prominent visual update to the MLS uniforms was the addition of official national flags printed directly on the chest for all players and coaching staff. In a highly thoughtful and personalized touch, the league provided specialized double-flag variations for athletes holding dual citizenship. This bespoke detail allowed these specific players to proudly represent both their current homelands and their heritage simultaneously before joining their respective national team camps.
Beyond the chest graphics, teams also sported a unique set of squad numbers on the back of their shirts, featuring a custom pattern made up of the flags of all 48 countries participating in this summer's World Cup.
What do you think of this customized flag concept for the MLS World Cup Farewell Week? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
