As worn by the likes of Ronaldo & Mbappe, Nike football boots are the most popular boots in the world, and you can jump straight to their latest releases by clicking on the images below.
What You’ll Find On This Page:
- Boot Models – Superfly, Vapor, Phantom, Tiempo & Premier
- Nike Boot Reviews
- The Latest Nike Releases
- Which Players Wear Nike Boots?
- Different Price & Quality Levels – Elite, Pro, Academy, Club
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Children’s Nike Options
- Old Nike Boots
What Football Boots Do Nike Make?
Nike’s current football boot lineup is as varied as its number of star players. Currently, the brand silos are the Mercurials (Superfly 11 and Vapor 17), Phantom 6 (DF and low-cut) and Tiempo Maestro. They each come in Elite, DF, Pro, Academy and Club editions, more about those options below…
The Mercurial is one of the most iconic of all time and known for being a speed boot. Brazilian striker Ronaldo made them popular, with Cristiano Ronaldo taking the mantle to new heights.
Nike Mercurial Superfly
One of the the Swoosh’s flagship speed boots, the Mercurial Superfly showcases the latest and greatest innovations of Nike football boot technologies.
Mercurial Vapor
The Vapor is the most popular boot in the world, worn by lots of professional footballers worldwide and by superstars like Vini Jr.
Phantom 6
Worn by Erling Haaland, Mason Mount and Phil Foden this is the collarless version of the Phantom, ideal for those who want the Gripknit upper without the sock.
Phantom 6 DF
The Phantom is designed for the skill players, with a grippy upper, the DF pairs have a sock collar and are worn by fewer pro players than the low.
Tiempo Maestro
The Tiempo is Nike’s heritage leather boot, offering comfort and tradition The silos is worn by Virgil Van Dijk and Jamal Musiala.
Known as Nike’s premier leather boot for a long while, the Tiempo has just switched to a synthetic leather make following the brand’s announcement of discontinuing the use of K-leather.
Premier
Soon to be phased out as Nike goes all in on synthetic leather, the Premier is the last remaining retail option from the Swoosh brand for a pair of premium K-leather boots.
Nike Remakes
The brand also do some remakes from time to time. Take for example the T90. Edgar Davis revealed the Nike T90 III reissue at Travis Scott’s Nike event last November 2024. It wasn’t going to be a full remake though as it was redesigned for 5-a-side games.
Another Nike silo to have a remake is the Hypervenom Phantom 1. The upper is indeed one-to-one, but the outsole borrows the Hyperreactive tooling of the Hypervenom 3.
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Mercurial Superfly Elite |  FlyWeave UltraAir Zoom Outsole |  | 
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Mercurial Vapor Elite | AtomKnit upper Flylite outsole | | 
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Phantom Elite | Gripknit & Flyknit upper Cyclone 360 Outsole | | 
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Phantom High Elite | Gripknit, Flyknit & sock collar Cyclone 360 Outsole |  | 
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Tiempo Maestro Elite | Tech Leather upper Hyperstability Outsole | | 
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Nike Boot Reviews
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Latest Nike Boot Packs
Breakout
The Tiempo Maestro and the Phantom 6 joined the launch colourway of the Superfly 11 and Vapor 17 to form the Breakout pack ahead of the 2026 World Cup. While the Mercurials applied a pink gradient over a white base, the Phantom employed a blocked design, saturating the Gripknit upper in the same shade of pink and leaving the quarter and tongue uncoloured. It was also a different approach for the Maestro, which fully dived into that pink persona, leaving the tonal shading on the sole upper material and black logos as the only interruptions.
Superfly 11 and Vapor 17 Launch
Nike employed a pink gradient over a white base (and an iridescent outsole) as the launch colourway for both the Superfly 11 and Vapor 17. The boots became distinct from each other again in terms of actual build, and the Superfly returned to its low-cut roots. Superfly 11 was the one that had the FlyWeave Ultra upper and an exposed Air Zoom unit on its outsole. Vapor 17, on the other hand, featured the Atomknit upper that was partnered with the Flylite plate. Both Mercurials had a chevron-stud layout.
Jumpman Maestro Chapter 2
The second edition of the Jumpman x Tiempo Maestro maintained the same upper texture and sole print, both inspired by the ‘Elephant’ design of Air Jordan 3. This time around, the specific ‘Infrafred 23’ red tone by the Jordan brand was limited to the Jumpman logo on the sides of the boot. Colourway was predominantly off-white/greyish with tonal applications for the abovementioned graphical print. That section of the upper that housed the logo and wrapped under the sole also had a reflective attribute, glowing in the dark and giving the Jumpman icon prominence.
Showtime
To end the 2025/26 season, Showtime dressed up the boots from the Swoosh brand with a relaxed and inviting pastel look. The Mercurial initiated the calming elegance of the colourway with a light coral hue. The same can be said for the phantom, whose painted job oscillated between the light shades of purple and blue. Albeit following the same colour dynamic, the Maestro arguably had a cleaner lean on being light blue (with the underside of the Techleather even having a more pronounced tone). Providing a contrast though to the gentle spirit of the aesthetics was the solid accent fill of the Swooshes. They shone as royal blue on the Mercurial, a more direct light purple on the Phantom and a metallic crimson on the Tiempo.
Patta Unite
With this Mercurial release, Patta brought its signature Air Max 1 look on arguably football’s most iconic speed boot silo. The iconic wavy design around the edge of the upper came in two releases: one with a mismatch of black and white for the left and right boots, and one in aqua. Both however sat on a chrome base and carried out a Patta AIRZOOM heel signoff in contrasting colour detail. The boot partnered the sparkle of the upper with the iridescence of the soleplate, giving it a premium vibe.
Ligera R10
The Van Dijk-approved Nike Ligera Pro released a Ronaldinho-inspired colourway by the end of April 2026. Taking its cue from the Brazilian’s 2007 Tiempo signature, this Ligera Pro also had a predominantly beige (albeit with a deeper shade) colourway and an unmissable navy Swoosh. And like the classic boot, the Tiempo takedown incorporated red and gold heel detailing, applying it through the stitching. The various brandings and stud tips presented themselves in gold to complete the R10 Tiempo influence.
Silver Ligera Pro
As reflective of its status as an independent and highly-rated takedown option to the Maestro, Nike dropped a special edition of the Ligera Pro that was headlined by Virgil Van Dijk. Like the concept of the Ligera Pro being the Maestro’s simplified version that brought in a no-nonsense, straightforward boot experience, this Ligera release draped the boot in a fail-safe combination of silver and black. The former served as the dominant plain base but with a metallic gloss. The latter gave prominence to the Swoosh against the glow of its backdrop.
Superfly RGN 1
The Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN SE brought back a legendary look in 2009 that was quite synonymous with Cristiano Ronaldo. It was no other than the Vapor Superfly 1’s Max Orange and Metallic Silver, complete with the actual curve designs and colour partitions alongside the Abyss accent for the forefoot Swoosh. The Zoom Air window on the sole even had a carbon fibre look as a throwback to the soleplate of the OG Vapor Superfly. Speaking of features, the boot had some iteration of the Tech leather synthetic upper but also showcased that classic Flywire technology. All of these were slapped on top of the modern Zoom Air soleplate from the current Mercurial generation.
Heat Up
Nike Heat Up pack designed the Mercurials, Phantoms and Tiempo with a black base and mostly red-orange accents for the design elements, which also included some in iridescent and colour-shifting finishes. The Mercurials arguably had the blackest base of the bunch and showcased an iridescent fill on their crimson-outlined Swoosh. 3D brandings and logos populated the quarter, of which the classic Mercurial ‘M’ livery was the most prominent. The Phantoms, on the other hand, had an ash-like base, which housed both the red Phantom line and Swoosh on the medial side and the iridescent counterparts on the opposite side. Completing the pack was the Tiempo Maestro in a bronzy outlook, which was complemented by the glossy crimson appearance of the lower section of the upper. Like the Mercurials, the Tiempo had the Swoosh with the same colour-changing fill and a red-orange outline.
Jumpman Maestro
The Jordan brand dropped a special pair of Tiempo Maestros as part of the Brasil Pro pack. This was the first time Jumpman featured in the Tiempo silo, and it followed those Neymar x Jordan collaborations for the Hypervenoms back in the day. Jumpman Maestro featured the silo in a pinkish red colourway that was tonally differentiated between the upper and lower Techleather upper components. Speaking of the upper sections, they actually showcased the main highlight of the design: the famous elephant skin graphic that first appeared in Air Jordan 3 back in the late 80s. The said visuals appeared as a texture to the main Techleather layer covering the forefront and waving towards the heel. The reinforcing upper layer arching around the midfoot and covering the bottom section illustrated the graphic in a tonal print. An iridescent finish with a heavy golden glow detailed the Maestro360 split plate.
Alexia Putellas
La Reina’s first signature boot saw the Phantom 6 reimagined its Scary Good colourway. It retained the Bright Crimson on the Gripknit but changed the quarter to have a more purplish hint. Chrome accents also informed the seams and the soleplate, which transitioned to something clear around the forefoot to reveal her bespoke Nike logo. That amalgation of her initial and a crown was also authoritatively stamped on the heel. Her connection to the number 11 was not forgotten, placing said number strategically right at the heart of the outstep.
Attack
Nike did an early refresh of looks for the Mercurial and the Phantom right before the year turned to 2026, which the brand had already planned to open up with the official launch of the Tiempo Maestro. Gripping the entirety of the Superfly 10/Vapor 16 and the sticky upper layer of the Phantom 6, at least in this pack, was the familiar deep indigo ‘Racer Blue’ colourway. Nike flipped the script for the Maestro and had white at the forefront instead, with the soleplate’s half-and-half design in blue and pink extending their respective side’s colour up to the midfoot. The otherwise serious theme, which had already provided a stealthy, fast base for past Nike boots, was brilliantly disrupted by pink accents and harmonised pretty well with the white secondary colour detailing.
2025 Shadow Pack
The 2025 Nike Shadow Pack showcased a sleek, stealth-driven aesthetic with a moody black base across all silhouettes, accented by cool, icy blue detailing for a crisp contrast. The light blue Swooshes and soleplate tones delivered a futuristic edge, while the all-black uppers maintain a serious, no-nonsense look perfect for players who let their performance do the talking.
Who Wears Nike Boots?
The most popular brand of choice amongst pro players, wearers include:
Cristiano Ronaldo
Original headline wearer of the Nike Mercurial, he would have regular special editions for big tournaments & achievements and wore the Dream Speed editions too, in recent times he has been taking a step back from being the face of Mercurial.
Kylian Mbappe
New contender to the Superfly throne, Mbappe has his own Signature collection and has also worn the GS360 and other Limited Nike boots, as well as the MDS 001 to 008.
Virgil Van Djik, Jadon Sancho, Frenkie De Jong, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Robert Lewandowski are amongst the other professional names wearing Nike boots.
What is difference between Nike; Elite, Pro, Academy & Club?
Ever wondered what makes a Nike pair of shoes get an Elite or Academy label? We will tell you about these different labels and what to expect from each version….
The Elite are the best available pairs, as worn by professional footballers. Then you get the Pro, Academy, and Club as take-down versions (in that order from highest to lowest). As you go down each level, some if not all the features in the Elite are either re-configured or removed. This reduces the price each to time you go further down the tiers.
Elite versions all have ACC treatment, a technology applied to the upper to maintain your touch and control on the ball in wet or dry conditions. The Pro, Academy and Club do not have this coating applied to them.
Pro Nike Boots
The Nike Pro boots are the first set of boots under the Elites that represent minor changes from the top-tiers to bring down the price by around £100. Understanding these will help you work out if you can get more value for money by going to the Pro boots instead.
| Model | Quality | Pitches | |
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 Nike Mercurial Superfly Pro |  Flyknit upper with DF collarLimited Zoom Air Tech | 
|  >> Get Mercurial Superfly 10 Pro at Nike |
 Mercurial Vapor Pro | Flyknit upper Limited Zoom Air Tech |  >> Get Mercurial Vapor 16 Pro at Nike | |
Phantom High Pro | Engineered Mesh upper | 
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Phantom Low Pro | Engineered Mesh upper with DF | 
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The Mercurial Pro gives significant value for money considering it does feel good, though arguably not as premium as the Elite. That is because the Flyknit upper does not have that Gripknit technology. The Pro Mercurial limits the Zoom Air unit to the heel, with the rest of the outsole traditionally reinforced with an inner board. This makes the Pro less lightweight than the Elite.
It’s unfortunate that Nike is not able to pass on Gripknit to the Pro-level Phantoms. What you get is an engineered mesh coated with a Nikeskin plastic. It’s soft enough for comfort but does have a more structured feel. The quarter is comprised of a neoprene fabric that compress nicely to the foot shape. For those that find the Elite’s soleplate too flexible, the Pro is a welcome change because of its stiffer, more stable midfoot. And while the top GX model has a heel structure where the counter is limited to just the sides for the sake of comfort, the Pro opts for an internal heel counter to perhaps focus back on lockdown instead.
If the Mercurial Pro already gives value for money, wait ’til you get the Tiempo Pro. There is no difference between the Techleather material used for the Pro and for the Elite. Changes occur on the peripheries, and they appear to be insignificant to really differentiate the Pro. There are cutouts on the conical studs, though we doubt that really does much in affecting the feel of the traction.
Among the three, the Tiempo Ligera Pro is the one most similar to its Elite counterpart in terms of feel. The Phantom Pro, as mentioned above, has a soleplate that has a rigid midfoot as opposed to the flexible one on the Elite. Mercurial Pro’s tooling feels relatively thicker because an inner board takes up the space left by the Zoom Air unit, which is now limited to the heel. No changes on the stud layout from any of the Nike Pro boots.
Nike Academy Boots
The Academy boots are usually the most sold as they provide the good balance between budget and functionality. You can click on the the images below to go straight to our Academy reviews.
| Club Model | Quality | Pitches | |
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 Mercurial Superfly Academy |  Nikeskin upper with collar and heel Air Zoom bag | 
|  >> Get Superfly 10 Academy at Nike |
 Mercurial Vapor Academy | Nikeskin upper and heel Air Zoom bag |  >> Get Academy Vapor 16 MG at Nike | |
 Phantom High Academy | NikeSkin Upper with collar |  >> Get Phantom 6 High Academy at Nike | |
 Phantom Low Academy | NikeSkin Upper |  >> Get Phantom 6 Low Academy at Nike | |
 Tiempo Maestro Academy | Flytouch Leather |  >> Get Tiempo Maestro Academy at Nike |
Club Options
Quality-wise, I feel it’s better to save up some more and look at other available boots, most especially those Elite old colourways or generations that are now discounted. You are also better served by at least considering the Academy model. The Club still serves its purpose, especially for really young players and if you are simply looking for the cheapest boot possible to get started.
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 Mercurial Superfly Club |  Textured Synthetic materials and textile collarMultiground plastic soleplate |
|  >> Get Mercurial Superfly 10 Club at Nike |
 Mercurial Vapor Club | Synthetic upper and MG outsole |  >> Get Club Mercurial Vapor 16 at Nike | |
Phantom High Club | Textured Synthetic materials and textile collar MG outsole | 
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Phantom Low Club | Textured Synthetic materials MG outsole | 
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Tiempo Maestro Club | Textured Synthetic materials MG outsole | 
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For the Club, Nike uses a generic synthetic material, and the brand simply adopts texturing and graphic techniques to make them look like the Elite model. With a generic material also comes a generic fit. Club boots are multi-grounded by default, this means they can be worn on firm grass and artificial pitch surfaces, there are also models with TF outsoles for those playing in older generation, carpet-like synthetic grass pitches.
Frequently Asked Nike Boot Questions
What are the best Nike football boots?
The Elite models, with all the features, technology and benefits as worn by professionals.
What are Nike Academy boots?
Academy boots are a cheaper alternative that look like those worn by pros but with less quality materials & technology used.
What are Nike Elite boots?
These are the top-end and most expensive models of all their boots that include all the premium qualities and material and are worn by professional players.
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Why Are Nike Boots at different price points?
The technology and quality of material varies between boots. An Elite Phantom for instance has the Nike-proprietary Gripskin technology, a special variation of Flyknit with integrated sticky yarns for enhanced ball grip. Such is not the case on the Pro and Academy versions, which does not have the sticky upper and instead resorts to cheaper mesh material with a plastic coating overlay.
Elite boots have the lightest soleplates, with technology removed or the quality reduced, as you move down the scale.
Academy sole-plates often only come in mixed soles (MG) a combination of Firm Ground and Artificial to suit both surfaces. FG and AG are on Elite pairs, with soft ground (SG) only on some tiers, Anti Clog tech only comes as standard.
Designed for different styles; the Nike Mercurial silo suits Speed, Phantom Skill and Tiempo for Comfort. Elite, Pro, Academy and Club at full retail price are around £250, £140, £80, and £60.
A popular choice amongst professionals and amateur players alike, if you like the look of Nike boots, then we can help you find a pair that will fit and perform to your expectations. There are different styles for speed, skill and comfort, and varying options for different price points with different materials and technology, hence the new Elite, Pro, Academy and Club naming convention as well as DF for used to indicate Dynamic Fit collars.
Nike’s Jr. Boots For Kids
Nike football boots for Kids come in all of the brand’s current lineup: Mercurial Vapor and Superfly, Phantom, and Tiempo Maestro. To cater to the level of physical demand in kids football, the features available in each silo have been made tailor-fit. The highest tier for a Nike Jr’s boot is capped at the Pro level, and there are times that some silos only reach the Academy tier.
A history of Old Nike Boots
Besides the current lineup, Nike’s dominance on the pitch had been carried out by some of the most recognised boots in the history of the game.
Phantom Venom
Nike’s strikers replacement for the Hypervenom Phantom (Kane, Rashford, Lewandowski)
Phantom Vision
Phantom VSN 2 – Quadfit, Ghost Laces (De Bruyne)
The Phantom Vision and Venom were Nike’s power and control boots respectively. It was no surprise that strikers like Lewandowski and Kane were proud wearers of the Phantom VNM while midfielders De Bruyne and Havertz were picked to play with the Vision. These two boots have since been superseded by the Phantom GT a boot designed to work for Venom and Vison wearers together.
Hypervenom Phantom
With a revolutionary NikeSkin upper and designed for a new breed of attack like Neymar Jr.
No one can forget the Hypervenom which introduced a soft and supple, mesh-based Nikeskin upper that was never before seen at that time. It had Neymar for it’s launch and was immediately worn by other stars like Ibrahimovich and Rooney. Despite some early reservations with the replacement of the beloved T90 series, players became receptive to the Hypervenom eventually because of its revolutionary technology.
Magista Obra
The first boot with a flyknit upper, the Magista Obra was designed as a midfielders control boot.
Nike’s patented Flyknit technology was engineered for football for the first time with the release of the Magista, the Magista’s Flyknit upper enabled the boots to have a more direct feel for the ball and none other than the technically savvy Iniesta had become the face of the silo. But perhaps the most spectacular highlight in Magista’s lifetime would be Mario Gotze scoring the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup Final wearing them.
T90 Laser
Total 90 was another Nike silo that was beloved by players, it was specifically known for its striking elements and arguably the spiritual predecessor of the Phantom VNM. Spanning a decade from 2000 up to 2011, the T90 had been part of some of football’s greatest moments-Rooney’s bicycle against Man City, Roberto Carlos’ free-kick against China, and Torres’ record-breaking goal against Tottenham for the most goals in a debut season from a foreign player in the Premier League.
The T90 also had iconic ads, capped by the ‘Take it to the Next Level’ 2008 commercial featuring a first-person view of a player’s progression from grassroots football to international level, showing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic, Ronaldhino, and even legendary manager Arsene Wenger along the way.
CTR 360 Maestri
Tracing the family tree of Nike’s control boots would lead you to one of its roots in the form of the CTR360, constantly being debuted by Cesc Fabregas, it complemented Nike’s other silos at that time like the Total90 and Vapor; lines that were designed for strikers, by being created for playmakers. Specifically for the CTR360, Nike developed a new synthetic leather at that time called KANGALITE that was water-resistant and had better ball feel and touch.
If the Phantom VNM has the T90 and the Phantom VSN2 has the Magista and CTR360, the Tiempo Legend has its start with the likes of the Air Legend. The 2006 boot was made famous by Andrea Pirlo and was also worn by Fabregas and Tevez. It had Nike’s Zoom Air technology which is a cushioning system designed for speed and agility.
Nike Boot History
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Nike Boots UK
Nike boots are available globally with all major releases available in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland), Ireland, Europe and into Australia and New Zealand, you can get your pair delivered to most of Asia just ask us.
The well known Swoosh logo and the trademark ‘Just do it’ arrived later in the story of Nike, they began life as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964, not becoming Nike Inc until 1978, the company made their first soccer shoe in 1971, since many classics have been created including the Tiempo and Mercurial lines, worn by some of the greatest players to play the game, are you next?
