Nike Cryoshot Mercurial Vapor R9 'Royal Metallic Silver Varsity Maize'

Description:

The Nike Cryoshot Mercurial Vapor R9 OG brings one of football’s most recognizable boots into Nike’s modern lifestyle-focused Cryoshot program. Inspired by the Mercurial Vapor R9 worn by Ronaldo Nazário during the 1998 World Cup, the release preserves the original Brazil-inspired combination of Varsity Royal, Varsity Maize, Metallic Silver, Black, and Sail.

The color scheme is the defining feature, with the vibrant blue and yellow tones recreating the look associated with Ronaldo’s legendary World Cup campaign. The silhouette retains the distinctive shaping of the original Mercurial R9, including its sleek profile and signature structural lines. Beneath the upper, the Cryoshot construction incorporates a translucent midsole that visibly encases the original-style studded outsole, transforming the football boot design into footwear suitable for everyday street wear.

Produced in Montebelluna, Italy, the shoe also carries a strong connection to the manufacturing heritage of Nike football footwear. Unlike the Patta collaboration, which gives the Mercurial R9 a Netherlands-inspired reinterpretation, the OG edition focuses specifically on recreating the Brazil colorway and visual identity associated with Ronaldo.

The Nike Cryoshot Mercurial Vapor R9 OG released on June 24, 2026, with a retail price of $210 and style code IQ8160-400.