Nike Mercurial R9 1998 World Cup OG FG
Brand new unworn condition - some condition notes:
The boots are in brand new unused condition. Upper is near perfect with the odd mark from storage. Sock liner has no peeling.
The soleplate on the 1998 FG pairs is cracked on about 99% of remaining pairs. This pair has some cracking along the left boot, refer to pics 6+7. Sole plate has also visibly yellowed over the past 25+ years.
Some minor cracking to the back of the blue heel on the right boot, see last pic. Hardly noticeable.
The Upper:
- Throwing it back to 1998, Nike released the revolutionary KNG-100 Upper
- The lightest and most durable premium leather technology at the time, making the Mercurial the lightest boots ever made
- A stitching pattern throughout the entire upper made these boots super sleek and lightweight
The Sole Plate:
- A revolutionary plastic soleplate was used with super light materials, much lighter than anything on the market
- They featured a plastic spine that ran through the middle of the boots for extra support and structure
- See condition notes for info on the soleplate
Notes and Comments:
- The ultimate boots for every collector. The first ever signature Ronaldo R9 edition, as exclusively worn in the 1998 World Cup.
- A super rare piece of history. Using superior materials and technology at the time
- Now over 25 years old, this boot will continue to rise in rarity and will be even more difficult to come across
