Patrick Johnson 
Nike Sportswear has done a great job of making their incredibly popular Mercurial soccer aesthetic available in lifestyle offerings over the past few years. Their latest creation, the Nike Zoom Mercurial IX Flyknit, mixes a premium Flyknit upper complete with a sock-like fit and high-arching ankle collar with the incredibly comfortable midsole-outsole unit of the recently brought back Nike Zoom Spiridon running retro. Once known as just the Nike Zoom Mercurial Flyknit Spiridon, we’ve been seeing plenty of premium monochromatic offerings hit retail shelves this summer, but at the luxury price point of $200 USD.
The Mercurial series began in 1998 with a soccer boot inspired by world-famous Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo. Nike kept the same thought process in mind when creating this lifestyle offering, as they wanted a lightweight lifestyle sneaker with a sleek design that was flexible enough for everyday use when paired with a responsive cushioning system. What resulted was the sleek design of the Nike Mercurial Flyknit IX in a vibrant University Red shade. What do you think of NSW’s latest soccer-inspired Mercurial offering? Check out more detailed shots below and grab your pair today from select spots like Sneaker Politics .
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