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They're the most recognisable football boots in modern history that come with quite a story. Make no mistake about it, the Nike Mercurial R9 set the precedent for lightweight boot design, sighting a new direction for modern speed boots. The original Ronaldo, the original Nike Mercurial R9.

Didn't see this one coming did you? Out of nowhere, Nike have released 1,998 pairs of these limited edition Mercurial Vapor XV football boots, launched to commemorate 15 years of the Nike Mercurial and the player who inspired them. You know the boot, you know the player. Now comes the celebration. The world's most iconic speed boot has returned.

The CR signature series continues with the release of the new Nike Mercurial Vapor IX CR - Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth exclusive Mercurial football boot. Encapsulating the distinctive style we've come to expect from Ronaldo's flash footwear, these Vapor IX boots - titled White/Volt/Crimson - are another wild expression of CR style.

Rounding off Nike's new line of Spring 2013 boots is the Neptune Blue/Volt/Blue Mercurial Vapor IX. Infused with three tones of pop colour and a unique white out-sole, there's something different about this Mercurial. On the inside of the boot, Nike's overzealous branding is called out in bright pink.

The race is on. Nike have produced just 100 pairs of the limited edition Mercurial Vapor IX CR SE - the company's most exclusive football boots to date. The special boots, designed to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo's record breaking 2011/12 season, have been distributed to key Nike retailers worldwide.

The launch of the new Mercurial Collection has seen Nike introduce a new tier boot, which has understandably gone under the radar. The Mercurial Veloce is a significant step up from Nike in the lucrative take-down market, and comes in to replace both the Miracle and Glide.

If Nike left you wanting even more following the anticipated reveal of the Mercurial Vapor IX, this should satisfy your appetite! Welcome the third Nike Vapor IX colourway in two days as one of the biggest boot launches of the year continues to roll out ahead of their official on-pitch launch this weekend.

Nike football are continuing to revolutionize the landscape, with the launch of their new Mercurial Vapor IX boot. Emphasizing high technique and explosive speed to beat your opponent, the Vapor IX is the latest in the Mercurial line to deliver lightweight performance.

Nike have gone full-throttle for both launch colourways of the Mercurial Vapor IX. Introducing the Sunset/Volt/Crimson/Black Nike Vapor IX, set to be worn by some of the biggest names in the game including Neymar, Eden Hazard, Theo Walcott, Mario Gotze, Xherdan Shaqiri and Stephen El Shaarawy.

With everything that has come before in the Nike CR line, you never know quite what you're going to get next. For Cristiano Ronaldo's 2012 signature shoe - his fourth exclusive design - Nike tone down the craziness to bring us what is undeniably one of the best looking football boots of the year.