Following the recent success of bringing back classic football boots, Nike is set to delve once again into its rich archive of Mercurial models to release a remastered version of the iconic orange Mercurial in the near future.
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Nike Mercurial Remake Boots - Orange
The image below shows 9 orange Nike Mercurial boots, one of which will be re-released.
While official confirmation on the specific model is pending, we anticipate that the remake will be one of the nine iconic orange Nike Mercurial boots featured in the image above.
Orange has been a frequent and popular colorway for the Mercurial line over the years, associated with numerous iconic moments and players. This upcoming remake will tap into that vibrant heritage.
Our prediction leans towards a model released between the Mercurial Vapor 9 and the Mercurial Vapor 13. Here's why:
- Recent History (Vapor 14 Onwards): Models from the Mercurial Vapor 14 (2021) onwards are likely too recent to be considered for a "remake" in the traditional sense. Re-releasing these wouldn't carry the same nostalgic impact.
- Distant Past (Pre-Vapor 9): Most of the boots released before the Vapor 9 era (excluding the Vapor 1) didn’t have many standout features and failed to leave a lasting impression in the memories of fans. If one Mercurial model from that period were to be chosen for a remake, it would likely be the Mercurial Superfly I, as it marked the split of the Mercurial line into two distinct branches: Vapor and Superfly.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 9 - Sunset/Volt/Total Crimson
Nike Mercurial Vapor 9 - Volt/Black/Bright Citrus
Nike Mercurial Vapor 10 - Laser Orange/White/Black/Volt
Nike Mercurial Vapor 10 - Bright Mango/Metallic Silver/Black
Nike Mercurial Vapor Vapor 12 'Fast AF' - Total Orange/Black/Volt
Nike Mercurial Vapor Vapor 12 'Europhia' - Hyper Crimson/White
Nike Mercurial Vapor Vapor 12 x Off-White: Total Orange / White
Nike Mercurial Vapor Vapor 13 LE: Laser Orange/Black
Nike Mercurial Vapor Vapor 13 'Daybreak': Laser Orange/Black/White
The period between the Vapor 9 and Vapor 13 saw numerous striking orange colorways that left a lasting impression, including vibrant launch editions and special packs. Boots like the orange Mercurial Vapor 9, the 'Bright Mango' Vapor 10, the 'Laser Orange' Vapor 10, or various orange iterations of the Vapor 12, and 13 are all strong contenders.
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