Cristiano Ronaldo & El Mala Spotted Testing Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Boots

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Prototype Spotted: Cristiano Ronaldo and Said El Mala have been seen testing the next-generation Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 boots.
Design Details: The next-gen Mercurial cleats feature a heavily ribbed texture (Nike Flyweave Ultra) and, for the first time in over a decade, lack a high collar.
Release Timeline: Nike is in the final testing phase, with the new boots expected to be available in May/June 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed as the main Nike ambassador.

Update - Apr 28, 2026: Following Cristiano Ronaldo's recent training session, the highly anticipated next-generation Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 prototype has been spotted on the feet of 1. FC Köln's Said El Mala, giving us another close-up look at the upcoming speed boot.

Apr 27, 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted wearing a pair of whiteout, unbranded football boots. And while some non-boot connoisseurs suggested this could be because of having no boot deal, we know that the Portuguese superstar was wearing a completely whiteout prototype of the highly anticipated next-generation Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 soccer cleats.

Cristiano Ronaldo Trains in Whiteout Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Soccer Cleats

As it has been common for unreleased Nike prototypes for a few years, the boots are totally devoid of any brand logo. However, close-up images reveal that CR7 was wearing the next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 football boots. The next-gen Mercurial soccer cleats feature a highly pronounced, heavily ribbed texture - Nike Flyweave Ultra.

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Importantly, the next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly XI comes without a high collar, for the first time in more than a decade.

With the 2026 World Cup rapidly approaching, Nike is entering the final player testing phase for its next flagship release, which will hit shelves in May/June 2026.