Kylian Mbappe is the face of the Nike Mercurial. The boot Ronaldo built into the most famous speed silo in football is now Mbappe’s to headline, and in 2026 he leads it through its biggest change in years: Nike has split the Mercurial back into two boots, the collared Superfly 11 and the low-cut Vapor 17, and Mbappe is the headline name on the Superfly.
For the 2026 World Cup and beyond he wears the Superfly 11 (starting with the bright Breakout colourway), and away from the pack he has his own signature editions, boots that pull together the design language of every Mbappe pair before them. This page covers what he wears now, how he inherited the Mercurial, and every signature on the way here.
Current boot
Nike Mercurial Superfly 11, headline name
World Cup 2026 boot
Superfly 11 in the Breakout colourway
Silo
Mercurial speed boot, collared, the boot he inherited from Ronaldo
Signature
His own Superfly 11 edition, a line started by KM Bondy in 2019
The face of the Mercurial. Here is the Superfly 11 he headlines.
Check the latest Superfly 11 ↗World Cup 2026
Mbappe’s 2026 World Cup Boots
Nike’s World Cup boots arrive in the Breakout pack, a bright pink, white and black look built to read on camera, and Mbappe wears the Superfly 11 version as France’s main attacking threat. This is the first cycle the Superfly has stood on its own since 2018, and Mbappe is the player Nike built that relaunch around.
Mercurial Superfly 11
Breakout pack · collared speed
The boot the whole Nike roster wears this summer, and Mbappe is its headline name. The collared Superfly is back as its own boot for the first time since 2018, built for the wide player who knocks it past and runs.
View the Superfly 11 ↗
Scorpion Superfly 11
Special Mercurial Pack
Joining his fellow Galactico Vini Jr., who headlines the Vapor model, Mbappe put up the Superfly 11 from the Scorpion Pack during the KO stages of the 2026 World Cup.
See the Mbappe signature ↗The Mercurial was Ronaldo’s boot for a decade. Mbappe is the player it belongs to now, and the Superfly 11 relaunch is 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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Previous Mbappe Boots
Special Mbappe Boots
Boots in this list include Mbappe signature boots, boots recognising him and other players, and other occasions where Mbappe headlined a special release.
Plum Eclipse – Drew source from the liquid metal design from the Air Max Plus VII.
Melon Tint – Warm palette with ice-cold composure design that tied in with the Scary Good narrative campaign.
Purple – 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.
Air Max 95 – Another popular sneaker line design found its way to the Mercurial boot.
Light Laser Orange – Incorporated a digital print design for disruptive digital mirage.
Air Max Plus – Brought the iconic sneaker design to the modern Air Zoom Mercurial boot.
Baltic – Executed a design with catchy comic-like gutters and anime-styled brandings.
201 – Commemorated the player for being the all-time PSG leading scorer via the 2017 ‘Lock In Let Loose’ colourway.
Mbappe Generation – Reworked 2022 World Cup Superfly to include the tri-colour of France.
Beetroot – Represented Mbappe’s explosive speed and passion for football with flame graphics.
Flames – Represented Mbappe’s explosive speed and passion for football with flame graphics.
Rosa – Inspired by Ribery’s Pink Panther boots that his parents gifted to him as a child player.
Bondy – Paid tribute to his hometown roots.
Superfly XXV – Celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Mercurial Superfly.
Chosen 2 – Done in collaboration with Lebron James.
LVL Up – Was confirmed for Mbappe and Kerr besides Ronaldo; a precursor to the MDS.
Golden Touch – Celebrated Mbappe winning the 2018 Koppa Trophy together with Modric winning the Ballon d’Or.
Rising Fire – 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.
MDS 009 – Celebrates the entire Dream Speed journey by blending elements from previous MDS releases and reinforcing the themes of speed, self-belief, and legacy.
MDS 008 – Focused on overcoming setbacks, with shattered and energetic graphics representing resilience and personal growth.
MDS 007 – Draws from the iconic Mercurial Vapor IV colorways worn by Ronaldo during some of his peak Manchester United years.
MDS 006 – Floral-inspired graphics honor elite athletes and those who helped them succeed, celebrating growth and gratitude.
MDS 005 – A Ronaldo-inspired design celebrating the calm mindset, focus, and self-belief behind elite performance.
MDS 004 – Inspired by space-shuttle re-entry and the intense energy created by objects moving at extreme speeds.
MDS 003 – Incorporated past CR7 designs and included rising Nike superstars as part of the MDS roster.
MDS 002 – Inspired by the speed of light, encouraging players to clearly see and believe in their goals before achieving them.
MDS 001 – Blueprint-inspired graphics symbolize creating the plan and foundation needed to turn dreams into reality.
Who is Kylian Mbappe?
Kylian MbappĂ© 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, MbappĂ© 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, MbappĂ© 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 PelĂ© 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, MbappĂ© 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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