Mercurial Superfly 1 CR7 RGN: Ronaldo’s Gold World Cup Boot

Cristiano Ronaldo has spent the past 20 years building one of football’s most iconic highlight reels. Now, two decades after scoring at his first World Cup, he has made history as the first player ever to score in six separate World Cup tournaments.

Six tournaments, six different versions of Ronaldo — from a fearless, trick-heavy winger to a more experienced, clinical striker who still finds himself in the right place at the right time. The eras, teams, and boots have changed, but his name has remained a constant on the scoresheet.

To celebrate this milestone, Nike has released the Mercurial Superfly 1 CR7 RGN in a gold colourway — a special edition boot inspired by speed, legacy, and one of the game’s greatest players.

Following Ronaldo’s goals against Uzbekistan, the release instantly became more than just another boot design. It turned into a tribute to a career defined by records, pressure moments, and highlights seemingly made for the big stage.

The design: a golden tribute to the Superfly era
This boot revisits one of the most memorable chapters in Ronaldo’s signature line. Drawing inspiration from the original Superfly 1, the CR7 RGN recreates the sharp, fast aesthetic that defined his explosive early winger years.

Its gold upper gives it a bold, premium look, while the cable-like detailing references the original design language. CR7 branding on the heel reinforces the signature identity, with subtle internal details adding a collector-focused touch.

Overall, it represents a link between two versions of Ronaldo — the young, electrifying winger who helped define the Superfly legacy, and the veteran still breaking World Cup records.

Built for modern speed
Although the design is inspired by the past, the boot is built on modern Mercurial performance technology. This gives it a blend of nostalgia and current elite-level performance.

On the pitch, it’s made for explosive attacking play — quick acceleration, sharp directional changes, and clean striking.

For collectors, it stands as a limited CR7 release tied to a historic World Cup achievement.