Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 24 June 2026
About the release
Cristiano Ronaldo has just become the first player in history to score at six consecutive World Cups, and Nike is marking the moment with one of the most direct tribute boots in recent memory. The Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN SE drops in a full metallic gold finish with white accents, celebrating CR7's 20-year career and his unprecedented World Cup record across 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026. Style code IQ2995-900.
The boot is built on the latest Mercurial Superfly tech package — 3/4-length Air Zoom unit, Flywire support, and a tacky, soft upper finish for ball control — wrapped in a commemorative all-gold colourway. The Mercurial line has carried Ronaldo's tournament story from his 2006 debut to his record-setting 2026 moment, making it the only silhouette this release could ever land on. Browse all football in general on Side Kicks.
UK release is Wednesday 24 June 2026 for £240 via Nike and select retailers.
TL;DR – Cristiano Ronaldo x Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN 'Gold' Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Wednesday 24 June 2026
- Model: Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN SE (Firm-Ground low-top football boot)
- Colourway: Metallic Gold Star / White
- Style code: IQ2995-900
- UK retail price: £240
- US retail price: $300
- Sizing: Unisex
- Where to buy: Nike and select retailers globally
- Country of origin: China
- Key tech: 3/4-length Air Zoom unit, Flywire support, tacky soft upper finish, chevron studs, firm-ground soleplate
- Key details: Full metallic gold upper, white Swoosh wrapping the forefoot, CR7 heel branding on the lateral side, gold chrome soleplate, commemorates Ronaldo scoring at six consecutive World Cups (2006–2026)
Release date and price
The Cristiano Ronaldo x Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN 'Gold' releases in the UK on Wednesday 24 June 2026 via Nike and select global retailers. UK retail price is £240, with US retail set at $300.
This is a special-edition football boot rather than a lifestyle silhouette, so it'll sit in the football category at Nike rather than SNKRS. Available globally on launch day.
Design and details
Most player-edition football boots layer in graphics, dates, names and personal touches. This one goes the opposite direction. The design is appropriately direct — full metallic gold, CR7 branding on the heel, and a chrome soleplate. The colourway is left to do the storytelling, and given that it commemorates a goal-scoring record no other player has come close to, that restraint actually lands.
Upper construction
The upper runs in a full metallic gold finish with white Swoosh detailing wrapping the forefoot. A tacky soft upper finish handles the ball-control side of the spec, and Flywire support sits across the lacing zone for lockdown. It's a properly modern Mercurial build under the commemorative colourway — this isn't a museum piece, it's a competitive boot.
CR7 branding
'CR7' heel branding sits on the lateral side, the most visible identifier on the boot. There's no excessive logo work elsewhere, no embroidered World Cup years, no personal motifs across the upper. The single CR7 placement and the metallic gold colourway do all the talking.
Cushioning and soleplate
Underfoot, the boot uses a 3/4-length Air Zoom unit for responsive cushioning — a key piece of the modern Mercurial tech package. The gold chrome soleplate carries the metallic theme down to the studs themselves, with chevron studs in firm-ground configuration for grip on natural surfaces.
The Superfly RGN platform
The Superfly RGN ("Regeneration") platform is Nike's recent reissue programme for older Mercurial models, updated with modern tech. The original Superfly RGN brings the visual silhouette of Ronaldo's earlier Mercurial boots into a contemporary construction — same look, modern build, current performance materials. It's a deliberate nod to where his story with the Mercurial line began.
Cristiano Ronaldo x Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN 'Gold' images
Credit: Nike
Ronaldo, the Mercurial, and a 20-year story
The relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo and the Mercurial silhouette is one of the longest and most defining athlete-product partnerships in football. From his 2006 World Cup debut through to his record-setting 2026 tournament, Ronaldo has worn the Mercurial line throughout his entire international career. He has scored more goals in the silhouette than any player has scored in a single boot franchise — a record that, like the six-tournament one, may stand for a long time.
The 2026 World Cup landed Ronaldo's most significant football milestone of the modern era. By scoring on football's biggest stage for a sixth consecutive tournament, he set a record nobody else has come close to — every previous attempt at five consecutive World Cups has come up short. Whether the goal-scoring G.O.A.T. debate ends with Ronaldo or Messi, this one stat sits cleanly under CR7's name.
The Mercurial Superfly RGN 'Gold' lands as the boot version of that achievement. No campaign film, no graphic overload — just gold and a CR7 heel mark. For a record like this, it's the right call.
Where to buy
The Cristiano Ronaldo x Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN 'Gold' releases on Wednesday 24 June 2026 for £240 via Nike and select retailers globally. Browse all Nike Mercurial releases, the wider football archive and other CR7 pieces on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Cristiano Ronaldo Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN 'Gold' UK release date?
The Cristiano Ronaldo x Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN 'Gold' releases on Wednesday 24 June 2026 via Nike and select retailers globally.
How much does the Ronaldo Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN 'Gold' cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £240. US retail is $300.
What is the style code for the CR7 Mercurial Superfly RGN 'Gold'?
The style code is IQ2995-900. The colourway is Metallic Gold Star / White.
What does the 'Gold' colourway commemorate?
The Gold Mercurial celebrates Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the first player to score in six consecutive World Cup tournaments — 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026. The release also marks his 20-year international career and his long-running relationship with the Nike Mercurial line.
What tech is in the Mercurial Superfly RGN SE?
The boot uses the latest Mercurial Superfly tech package — a 3/4-length Air Zoom unit for cushioning, Flywire support for lockdown across the lacing zone, and a tacky soft upper finish for ball control. The firm-ground soleplate runs chevron studs for natural-surface grip, finished in gold chrome.
Why did Nike choose the Mercurial for this release?
The Mercurial has been Ronaldo's preferred line throughout his entire professional career and across every one of his World Cup appearances. He has scored more goals in the Mercurial than any player has in a single boot franchise. Nike confirmed the Mercurial was the only silhouette this commemorative release could land on.
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