Nike Set To Re-Release Iconic Shoe With Real Madrid Superstar Vinicius Jr
Nike are set to bring back one of their iconic boots, the Mercurial Vapor 1 RGN, which was first worn by Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazario back in 2002. And Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr will be the one featuring in it.
A total 4500 pairs of those boots will be released with some modern advancements to the old model. Manicured football pitches, flashing cameras, and packed stadiums have been added to the boot's design.
The new pair of boots will be available in retail stores from December 9. He is set to don the iconic chrome colorway, made famous by Vinicius' compatriot and the iconic Ronaldo Nazario. The Real Madrid number 7, who has been a Nike athlete since 2013, said on the matter (via Nike's website):
It’s a really special feeling to use these boots now, knowing the history behind them. They’re such an iconic boot and a symbol of one of the biggest legends of the game, Ronaldo. I can’t wait to try them in the next games — hopefully, I’ll score as many goals as R9 did with them.Vinicius Jr
The Nike Mercurial Vapor I is back ⚡️ Just 4,500 pairs worldwide, each individually numbered 🔥 Dropping at Pro:Direct Soccer on Dec 9 ⏳
— Pro:Direct Soccer (@ProD_Soccer) November 25, 2024
🇧🇷 R9 branding on the tongue
👀 Set to be worn by Vinicius Jr
🏆 Original worn by R9 to lift 2002 World Cup pic.twitter.com/lpZEKNz49V
Real Madrid ace Vinicius Jr out injured for three weeks
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr suffered a hamstring injury and is set to miss three weeks of action because of it. The injury was to the femoral bicep of his left leg and he'll miss multiple games, including the upcoming UEFA Champions League showdown against Liverpool.
Vinicius Junior called the football calendar "crazy" after Real Madrid confirmed he suffered a left hamstring injury, ruling him out of their Champions League game vs. Liverpool 🤕 pic.twitter.com/v1WYon57Nd
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 25, 2024
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