Kylian Mbappé is now the face of On Football. His move to the Swiss brand in September 2026 ended a 20-year relationship with Nike that began when he was nine, closing a Mercurial chapter in which he rose from Cristiano Ronaldo’s heir to the silo’s headline player. Rather than simply switching boots, Mbappé is working directly with On’s product team to develop and test its first football range, helping shape both the products and the identity of the brand’s new football project launching in 2027. On October 2026, he wore a developmental boot, prototype ON-DCPT-KM010, that showcased the brand’s proprietary LightSpray technology.
“From the beginning, what drew me to On was the opportunity to build something entirely new together that will help shape tomorrow’s game,” says Kylian Mbappé. “I want to bring my experience and perspective into what we create, push what’s possible through innovation, and always stay true to the joy of football. We have a shared dream, and this is only the beginning.”
Current boot
On Football Boots, headline name
World Cup 2026 boot
Superfly 11 in the Breakout colourway
Silo
Under development, scheduled for 2027 release
Signature
Last was with Nike Superfly 11, now headlines On and wears developmental boots
The face of the On Football. Retail release in 2027.
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His long Nike chapter ended with the Mercurial Superfly 11. Mbappé wore the bright Breakout colourway at the 2026 World Cup, switched to the Scorpion edition during the knockout stages and finished with the gold-and-mint signature created to celebrate his Golden Boot.
Mbappe Nike Boots
2026 World Cup and Nike By You
Nike’s World Cup boots arrived in the Breakout pack, a bright pink, white and black look built to read on camera, and Mbappe wore the Superfly 11 version as France’s main attacking threat. This was the first cycle the Superfly has stood on its own since 2018, and Mbappe was the player Nike built that relaunch around.
More Mbappe-related boots launched when France went deep in the knockout stages. With individual World Cup history being made, Mbappe ended with Nike dropping a special commemorative boot.
Golden Boot Superfly 11
Most goals in 2026 WC · Back-to-back WC Golden Boot Awards
France fell short, but Mbappe still made World Cup history in 2026. First player to win Golden Boot more than once (in back-to-back manner no less) plus the all-time World Cup leading scorer, with plenty of time to add more. Nike acknowledged this promptly with a special boot release in gold with jade green accent. Plenty of Mbappe references (KM monogram, ‘999’ constant evolution symbolism, French rooster, king and heart icons).
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Superfly 11 By You
Personalised Mercurial Superfly
With his move to On, Mbappe wore a whiteout Superfly 11 to hide the Swoosh logo on his boots. Nike subtly offered the exact colourway by featuring the same whiteout option, with the red accent coming from the Zoom Air window popping out prominently from the sole.
View Superfly 11 ↗The Mercurial was Ronaldo’s boot for a decade. Mbappe was the player it belonged to next, with the Superfly 11 relaunch built around him.
The Heir to the Mercurial
Mbappe’s boots carry a status no other current player’s do, and understanding why makes the whole archive read differently.
The succession
He inherited the Mercurial
For years the Superfly was Ronaldo’s boot. Mbappe was the chosen successor, brought into the Dream Speed series alongside CR7, and is now the outright headline name. When Nike relaunched the Superfly 11, he was the player they built it around, the role Ronaldo held a decade earlier.
The crossover
His boots meet Air Max
More than any other footballer, Mbappe’s signatures tie back to Nike’s sneaker line. The Air Max Plus, the Air Max 95 and the Air Max Plus VII “Plum Eclipse” have all become Mercurials he debuted on the pitch. It is a crossover that belongs to him alone in football.
The design
A greatest hits of himself
His designs increasingly reference his own back catalogue. The Grand Purple pulled the lightning Swoosh from his 2020 Rosa, the detailing from his 2019 Bondy, the heel logo from his Rising Fire and the flame graphic from his Flames boot, all in one pair. His boots have become a record of his career.
| Version | EliteNo compromise | ProCloser to ground | AcademyBest value |
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| Upper | Flyweave Ultra | Flyweave | Nikeskinw/ Dynamic Fit Collar |
| Soleplate | Proprietary Platew/ chevrons, Zoom Air forefoot unit, and ZoomX foam sockliner | Firmer soleplateChevrons and 3/4-length Strobel unit | Multiground soleplateChevrons and conicals |
| Surfaces | FGAGSG |
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MGAGSG |
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Mbappe’s Superfly editions have shown up in junior sizing at Academy tier, a real way for a child to get close to his boots without adult Elite pricing. See our kids football boots guide for what’s actually available.
Previous Mbappe Nike Boots
Boots in this list include Mbappe signature boots, boots recognising him and other players, and other occasions where Mbappe headlined a special release.
Mercurial Superfly 10
The Superfly 10 signature arrived in September 2024 as Light Laser Orange. The Air Max 95 special and Purple followed in April 2025, Melon Tint in October 2025 and Plum Eclipse in March 2026.
Drew source from the liquid metal design from the Air Max Plus VII.
Warm palette with ice-cold composure design that tied in with the Scary Good narrative campaign.
Incorporated design elements of previous Mbappe boots like the flame graphic of the Flames, medial Lightning Swoosh from the Rosa and the Mercurial logo from the Rising Fire.
Another popular sneaker line design found its way to the Mercurial boot.
Incorporated a digital print design for disruptive digital mirage.
Mercurial Superfly 9
Mbappe’s Superfly 9 signature editions began with Beetroot in September 2022. The bespoke World Cup Generation boot followed in December, then the 201 boot in March 2023 for becoming PSG’s all-time leading scorer, the Superfly XXV anniversary release in April and Baltic in August. The Air Max Plus (Mercurial TN) arrived in January 2024, also on the Superfly 9.
Brought the iconic sneaker design to the modern Air Zoom Mercurial boot.
Executed a design with catchy comic-like gutters and anime-styled brandings.
Celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Mercurial Superfly.
Commemorated the player for being the all-time PSG leading scorer via the 2017 ‘Lock In Let Loose’ colourway.
Reworked 2022 World Cup Superfly to include the tri-colour of France.
Represented Mbappe’s explosive speed and passion for football with flame graphics.
Mercurial Superfly 8
Flames, in October 2021, was his special edition of the Superfly 8.
Represented Mbappe’s explosive speed and passion for football with flame graphics.
Mercurial Superfly 7
The Superfly 7 is where Mbappe’s signature line began, with the KM x Bondy edition in December 2019. Rosa followed in August 2020, then Chosen 2, made with LeBron James, in January 2021.
Done in collaboration with Lebron James.
Inspired by Ribery’s Pink Panther boots that his parents gifted to him as a child player.
Paid tribute to his hometown roots.
Mercurial Superfly 6
Before the signature line, Mbappe wore special release Superfly 6 boots. Rising Fire and Golden Touch came in 2018, then LVL Up in March 2019.
Was confirmed for Mbappe and Kerr besides Ronaldo; a precursor to the MDS.
Celebrated Mbappe winning the 2018 Koppa Trophy together with Modric winning the Ballon d’Or.
Worn with together with the likes of Phil Foden and Ruben Dias as part of Nike’s rising prospects in 2018.
Mercurial Dream Speed Series
The Mercurial Dream Speed line is the signature series Nike built to Ronaldo’s specification. It was debuted alongside Mbappe and Sam Kerr, later on adding the rising stars from the Nike brand.
Celebrates the entire Dream Speed journey by blending elements from previous MDS releases and reinforcing the themes of speed, self-belief, and legacy.
Focused on overcoming setbacks, with shattered and energetic graphics representing resilience and personal growth.
Draws from the iconic Mercurial Vapor IV colorways worn by Ronaldo during some of his peak Manchester United years.
Floral-inspired graphics honor elite athletes and those who helped them succeed, celebrating growth and gratitude.
A Ronaldo-inspired design celebrating the calm mindset, focus, and self-belief behind elite performance.
Inspired by space-shuttle re-entry and the intense energy created by objects moving at extreme speeds.
Incorporated past CR7 designs and included rising Nike superstars as part of the MDS roster.
Inspired by the speed of light, encouraging players to clearly see and believe in their goals before achieving them.
Blueprint-inspired graphics symbolize creating the plan and foundation needed to turn dreams into reality.
Who is Kylian Mbappe?
Kylian Mbappé has established himself as one of football’s defining superstars through his explosive pace, ruthless finishing and remarkable consistency from a young age. After making his professional debut with AS Monaco at just 16, he spearheaded the club’s surprise 2016–17 Ligue 1 title triumph and run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, earning the Golden Boy award and announcing himself as Europe’s brightest young talent. His €180 million move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 made him the most expensive teenager in football history, and over seven seasons he became the club’s all-time leading scorer while winning multiple Ligue 1 titles, domestic cups and a string of individual honors, including a record five Ligue 1 Player of the Year awards and six consecutive Ligue 1 Golden Boots. In 2024, Mbappé completed his long-awaited move to Real Madrid, where he made an immediate impact by winning the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, the Pichichi Trophy as La Liga’s top scorer and the European Golden Shoe in his debut season.
On the international stage, Mbappé has already built one of the greatest World Cup legacies in football history. He became a world champion with France at just 19 years old in 2018, scoring in the final and winning the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player award. Four years later, he produced one of the greatest individual World Cup performances ever, winning the Golden Boot with eight goals, scoring a historic hat-trick in the 2022 final and becoming only the second player after Pelé to score in a World Cup final as a teenager. He also helped France lift the UEFA Nations League in 2021 and has consistently ranked among the world’s elite, finishing third in the 2023 Ballon d’Or voting while earning multiple FIFA FIFPro World11 selections. With his blistering speed, clinical goalscoring and ability to deliver on football’s biggest stages, Mbappé is widely regarded as the heir to the generation dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and one of the leading faces of the sport’s next era.
What boots does Kylian Mbappe wear in 2026?
Mbappe headlines the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11, the collared speed boot, and wears it in the Breakout colourway at the World Cup. He also has his own Superfly 11 signature edition.
What boots is Mbappe wearing at the 2026 World Cup?
The Mercurial Superfly 11 in the bright pink Breakout pack, the boot Nike has put on its whole roster this summer, with Mbappe as the headline name on the Superfly.
What is the difference between the Superfly 11 and the Vapor 17?
They are the same Mercurial speed family split into two boots. The Superfly 11 is the collared version Mbappe headlines, the Vapor 17 is the lower, lighter low-cut. For 2026 Nike separated them into distinct boots again rather than one boot in two trims.
What was Mbappe’s first signature boot?
The KM x Bondy Mercurial Superfly, released at the end of 2019, named after the Paris suburb where he grew up. He has had a signature line ever since, including Rosa, Flames and the Grand Purple.
Why are Mbappe’s boots linked to Air Max?
Nike has tied his football signatures to its Air Max sneakers, debuting Mercurials based on the Air Max Plus, Air Max 95 and Air Max Plus VII. It is a lifestyle crossover unique to him among footballers.
Has Mbappe always worn Nike?
Yes. He wore the Mercurial early, switched to the Hypervenom at Monaco, then moved back to the Mercurial under Nike and became the silo’s headline name.
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