Nike releases a second edition of the Mercurial Vapor RGN, paying tribute to CR7

For over two decades, the Nike Mercurial has set the benchmark for speed on the pitch. And it never ends with the second edition of the Mercurial Vapor RGN. A model designed for those who thrive on explosive pace and ruthless finishing, this latest iteration keeps the Mercurial DNA alive while pushing the limits of modern performance tech. We were all fans of the first Mercurial Vapor RGN, inspired from R9, this time is all about a boot directly inspired from the great Cristiano Ronaldo!

Speed, Touch, and Control – The Mercurial Way

Every aspect of the Vapor RGN is built for one thing—speed. Featuring a re-engineered Flyknit upper for a second-skin fit, this boot fits your feet for maximum comfort and performance. Whether the pitch is slick or dry, its soleplate delivers rapid acceleration and the best precision we could look for.

This is a boot for players who leave defenders in the dust. Think wingers, strikers, and midfielders—those who need every advantage to break lines and finish in style.

CR7 and the Mercurial Legacy

You can’t talk about the Mercurial without mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo. His name is etched into the history of this silo.

Nike is rolling back the years, paying tribute to the night it all began for the then 17-year-old with the latest chapter in the Vapor 1 remake series—following last year’s "Chrome/Lime" drop. It didn’t take CR7 long to gain global attention in them. The feet were too fast, the tricks too sharp, the potential too obvious. Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona—they all wanted him. But it was Sir Alex Ferguson who got his man, calling CR7 one of the most exciting young players he’d ever seen. The rest is history.

While the Vapor RGN is a glimpse into the future, the 'Dark Cinder' remake reminds us of the past—where it all started for CR7. One carries on the legacy, the other honours its origins.

Ready to Lace Up?

The 'Dark Cinder' colourway? Straight out of the archives. Maize and white details through the upper, the Swoosh a flash of brightness. Inside, the date is there, forever marked—14/08/2002—alongside the words: Created to the Exact Specifications of Cristiano Ronaldo. The same iconic upper, now riding on a modern Mercurial soleplate—so you’ve got the best tooling for 2025.

The Nike Mercurial Vapor RGN is now available online but there's a catch! As a special edition, this boot is very limited. You'll need to act fast and with only 5,000 units worldwide, you can't miss this opportunity.