Quick Facts
- Dutch brand Patta takes on the boot that started the football boot revolution, Nike Mercurial Vapor R9
- The Patta x Nike Cryoshot Mercurial Vapor R9 releases alongside the rest of the Nike X2 collection on June 11, 2026 via Patta and the Dutch National Team’s store
- A release via Dover Street Market is set for June 13, and June 16 via Nike and select retailer
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Nike has been cooking up for the World Cup all year. Now, with one of the biggest events in sports set to kick off soon, The Swoosh is dropping official images from their X2 collection, which pairs seven national soccer teams and seven designers for an apparel collection and their take on the Nike Cryoshot series. For the Netherlands, renowned Dutch brand Patta takes on the boot that started the football boot revolution, Nike Mercurial Vapor R9.
Patta x Nike Mercurial Vapor R9 Details
Originally dropped in 1998, the Nike Mercurial Vapor R9 was crafted specifically for Brazilian star Ronaldo. The model signified a shift in performance boots, with the silhouette being one of the first models to feature synthetic materials instead of the traditional kangaroo leather. Add in that distinct, wavy pattern, and you have one of the most iconic boots to hit the pitch.
The sneaker features a metallic silver upper crafted of the famed synthetic material found on the original. A red line trims the silver shapes, adding even more visual pop to an eye-catching silhouette. That red trim also helps to separate the silhouette’s predominant shade of black. A clear midsole with visible spikes evokes the titular cryo theme.
The model also includes removable lace shrouds with the black leather version with Patta and Nike co-branding pre-installed. A second metallic silver set with red Patta and Nike branding comes in the package, as well as Patta-branded laces. The insole graphics also include nods to the Netherlands, with one pair featuring tulips and the other a lion, both iconic Dutch symbols.
Patta x Nike Cryoshot Mercurial Vapor R9 Release info
The Patta x Nike Cryoshot Mercurial Vapor R9 releases alongside the rest of the Nike X2 collection on June 12, 2026 via Patta and the Dutch National Team’s store. A release via Dover Street Market is set for June 13, and June 16 via Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $210. For all the latest sneaker news and release info, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
Devin Robertson is a writer and sneakerhead from Memphis, TN. Outside of sneakers, he enjoys film, comics, and music.
