First Nike Mercurial 2025 Boots Colorway Leaked - Full Unboxing Video
- Release: The Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 'Gear Up' boots will be available in January 2025.
- Colorway: The first 2025 Nike Mercurial boots will feature an Ember Glow (pinkish-red) main color combined with an Aurora Green (light mint) Swoosh.
- Features: The boots have a lighter, thinner Flyknit upper, enhanced rebound energy, and optimized plate flexibility, retailing at USD 300 for the Superfly version.
Update: Saudi Arabian football boot store @sanad_zr12 has shared an unboxing video of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 'Gear Up' boots. It will be available in January 2025.
Update: Footy Headlines can reveal official images of the first Nike Mercurial 2025 football boots colorway. Big thanks to sneaker expert @EldenMonitors for helping us here.
Exclusive: Nike 2025 First Main Boots Collection Leaked
Nike Mercurial Vapor 16/Superfly 10 'First 2025 Main Pack' - Ember Glow/Aurora Green
This is the first 2025 on-pitch colorway of the Nike Mercurial football boots.
The first 2025 Nike Mercurial on-pitch cleats have a striking pinkish-red main color combined with a light mint Swoosh (Aurora Green) plus pink.
The combination of red and light mint colors creates a garish and outstanding look that is sure to stand out in the first months of 2025.
Tech-wise, the first Nike Mercurial 2025 boots are identical to the first edition of the Mercurial that was released in the summer of 2024.
Superfly Version - High-Cut
Nike Mercurial 'First 2025 Main Pack' - Features
- 16th generation of Nike Mercurial
- Lightest and thinnest full Flyknit upper ever for Nike Football: Reduction of Flyknit upper thickness from five layers to three layers - nearly 30 percent reduction in Flyknit upper thickness
- Enhanced rebound energy for footballers: 10 percent more energy return in each step compared to the previous model
- Removal of flex grooves from the Air Zoom strobel unit, plus added speed fins to the forefoot of the boot
- Optimization of plate flexibility
- Focus on creating a natural extension of the foot
- Price: USD 300 (EUR 280, GBP 255) for the high-cut Superfly
- Colorway: Ember Glow/Aurora Green
- Release date: January 2025
The first Mercurial 2025 cleats from Nike are set to be available from January 2025, retailing at USD 300 (EUR 280, GBP 255) for the high-cut Superfly.
Let's hear your thoughts on the first 2025 Mercurial soccer cleat colorway below, and have a look at the Nike Boot Calendar for all the latest Nike football shoes.
EXCLUSIVE: Adidas River Plate 26-27 Training Kit Leaked
We can give an early look at the Adidas River Plate 26-27 training collection. It features no-nonsense colors based on the 2026 Adidas training template.
Germany 2026 World Cup Kit Match Details Concept
Following Germany's massive 7-1 victory over Curaçao in the 2026 World Cup, football kit enthusiasts have found a unique use for the central design element of the team's home shirt. The Germany 2026 kit features a prominent white diamond pattern on the chest, which has sparked creative ideas online.
Inspired by a suggestion from Twitter user @ForbiddenShirts, kit enthusiast @KitNerdUK created a mock-up that places the historic match details directly inside the central white diamond. The edit neatly frames the scoreline and opponent, utilizing the otherwise empty space in the middle of the chest.
While the concept looks clean for this specific match, fans have pointed out that longer team names or additional match information might not fit as easily within the diamond shape. Nevertheless, it offers an interesting perspective on how match details could be integrated into the bold 2026 design.
Lamine Yamal Signs Unreleased FC Barcelona 2026-27 Home Kit
FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been pictured signing the unreleased FC Barcelona 2026-27 home kit.
The image, shared by Barcelona memorabilia collector @memorabilia1899, shows Yamal autographing the new jersey alongside his Spain national team shirt ahead of a match against Cape Verde. In the background of the photo, another fresh 2026-27 home shirt featuring Pedri's name and number can also be spotted.
Portugal Players to Wear Special Diogo Jota Tribute Bracelets at 2026 World Cup
The Portugal national team will wear special tribute bracelets throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup in memory of Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away last summer. The initiative comes from Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who personally gifted the custom accessories to the players and staff ahead of the tournament.
Each custom bracelet features the individual player's name alongside Diogo Jota's name, serving as a constant reminder of their late teammate. The squad is set to keep the bracelets on during all of their matches in the World Cup, honoring Jota's legacy on the biggest stage in international football.
