Update: Confirming the leak from late November, Nike have today released their '1971' football boot remake. The unique cleats are available in a limited run of just 1,971 pairs.
Nike is going back to where it all started and re-release their first attempt at creating a pair of football boots - the Nike 1971.
Nike 1971 Remake - Black / White
This image shows the new Nike 1971 remake cleats in 'Black / White'.
The new Nike 1971 remake football boots stay true to the original design of Nike's first-ever football cleats.
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The design is simple with a black leather upper and white Nike swoosh. The graphic in reference to the Mexico 1970 World Cup is still present on the tongue and the insole.
The soleplate is a classic 13 conical studs which was the standard for pretty much all football cleats at the time.
Originally, the Nike 1971 was an extremely poor design. It was available for $16.95 when released and could not withstand wet and cold weather. Things got so bad that Nike had to withdraw the products.
Nike 1971 Remake - Features
- Faithful remake of the original
- Cowhide leather upper
- Classic conical studs
- Only available in size 8 (UK)
- Limited to 1,971 pairs
- Price: $250
- Colorway: Black / White
- Release date: 6 December 2021
Nike's new 1971 remake cleats are available from 6 December 2021, retailing at $250, limited to 1,971 pairs.
A true collectors' item, they are only available in one size (UK 8) and ship in a weathered box. The boots include a metal horseshoe, recalling a common practice used by the company producing the original boot in 1971, Mexico-based Canada Footwear.
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