Nike unveils the Mercurial "Puro Fenomeno"

From the Fenomeno to the “Puro Fenomeno”, from Luís Nazário de Lima, better known as Ronaldo, lethal scoring precision to Neymar Juniors’ dazzling and glazed dribbling. The changing of a generation of Brazilian champions becomes a football boot inspired by the one worn by Ronaldo almost twenty years ago, that can now become the representative symbol of a new Brazilian hero. Neymar has always been the designed heir for the Swoosh legacy, that now becomes concrete with this pair of Nike Mercurial “Puro Fenomeno”.

As said, the design is inspired by the ’98 Mercurial worn by Ronaldo, the shoes that, as Ney said, “we all wanted to wore”. The lateral side of the shoe presents the same color scheme of the original Fenomeno Mercurial, with silver and blue that blends in a wavy pattern, with the modern speed ribs that alternate to the original lines. On the medial side of the shoe, the design is inspired by the Mercurial II, the shoes that Neymar wore for his international debut. Other than introducing the yellow neon color, there also are the “Ousadia” and “Alegria” writing (audacity and joy), while Neymar logo is on both heels.

The Nike Mercurial Puro Fenomeno is an unique boot, that in fact will be only worn by Neymar Junior and available in limited numbers. A shoe that enforces the bond between the original Fenomeno and the actual one, for whom Ronaldo has been an idol and an inspiration. You can already pick the Nike Mercurial Puro Fenomeno at ProDirect: Soccer for €240.