Nike and Kylian Mbappé have never shied away from colour or confidence — and their latest collaboration proves it once again. The new Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly X Mbappé lands in a palette that’s as bold as the player himself: "Melon Tint/Neo Turq/Igloo".
At first glance, Kylian Mbappé's latest signature edition from Nike looks like summer bottled up — a dominant light orange-peach hue, officially dubbed Melon Tint, that floods the Flyknit upper with heat. But beneath that warmth sits a cool, refreshing base, courtesy of the Igloo soleplate — a pale blue undercurrent that gives the boot its ice-cold composure. Accents of Neo Turquoise cut through with purpose: from the razor-sharp Swoosh to the stud tips and Mbappé’s KM signature logo sitting proudly on the heel.
Inside, Nike lace in a message straight from the Parisian’s mindset: “SANS RISQUES IL N'Y A PAS DE VICTOIRE” — “Without risks, there is no victory.” It’s paired with the brand’s iconic promise: “DESIGNED TO THE EXACT SPECIFICATIONS OF KYLIAN MBAPPÉ.” While the tech mirrors the standard Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly X, the design is pure Mbappé — audacious, fearless, and made to turn pressure into performance.
The drop ties into Nike’s ongoing ‘Scary Good’ narrative — a campaign that leans into fear, speed, and psychological dominance. “Give ’em nightmares,” the tagline commands, setting the stage for Mbappé as football’s ultimate fright. The campaign’s tone is as sharp as the French forward’s acceleration, setting him up as the most terrifying player to face. He elevates his game to levels that other footballers can’t live with. He does this in the biggest moments, on the biggest stages. And in a split second, he transforms — and becomes unplayable.
Some players are fast. Some are unpredictable. Some are dangerous. But none are as fear-inducing as Mbappé. At least that's what Nike will have you believe. Bet he's just a big teddy bear really.
Shop the Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly X Mbappé from 16 October at prodirectsport.com/soccer
