UPDATE 6/23/26: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six straight World Cups. Nike is marking the record with an all-gold Mercurial Superfly RGN featuring a wraparound Swoosh and CR7 heel branding. The cleats release June 24 at Nike.com and select retailers worldwide.

Original Story 6/18/26:
Coming back for Summer 2026, the Nike Mercurial Superfly 1 RGN returns in a gold colorway tied to Cristiano Ronaldo. The boot will cost $300, though Nike has not locked in a release date or confirmed the full retailer lineup.

This version arrives after the original Superfly 1 colorway returned earlier in 2026. Gold changes the tone of the release. It feels less like another archive pull and more like a career-focused edition tied to Ronaldo’s history with Nike Football.

The Mercurial Superfly 1 first launched in 2009, around the time Ronaldo’s career was moving into another gear. It was Nike’s top speed boot, built with a lightweight synthetic upper, Flywire support, and a carbon fiber plate. The model looked aggressive, felt modern for its time, and quickly became part of the boot era most closely associated with his rise.

July 18 was previously expected as the release date, but that timing now appears uncertain. Nike may be holding the launch for a bigger Ronaldo moment following Portugal’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo. That part has not been confirmed, and no new date has been announced.

The Cristiano Ronaldo x Nike Mercurial Superfly 1 RGN “Gold” is still expected during Summer 2026 for $300. Release details should become clearer once Nike formally adds the boot to its calendar.

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