Out of nowhere, a new book titled Nike Football Boots has been unveiled, offering a detailed look at the evolution of Nike’s most iconic football boots ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Created in collaboration with Phaidon (a premier global publisher of the creative arts), the book covers the brand’s entire boot history from the early 1970s to the present day, focusing on the four key silos that shaped Nike’s identity: Tiempo, Mercurial, Total 90, and Phantom.
Nike Football Boots: New Book Charts History Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The book has 240 pages and includes nearly 500 images drawn from the Nike archives, featuring close-ups, prototypes, sketches and historic advertising, along with essays that explore the cultural, stylistic and technological influence of Nike boots across generations. It also highlights the upcoming Tiempo model that will be seen at the 2026 World Cup.
As visible in the images, the Nike Football Boots Book takes a closer look at the evolution of each of Nike's main silos, starting with the Tiempo (1984 until today), Mercurial (1998 until today), Total 90 (2000 until 2013 as main silo, brought back as lifestyle option), and Phantom (2013 until today).
Nike Football Boots will ship from April 23, 2026, retailing at €40.
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