< Ultra Mag Previous Article Next Article The Complete Nike Mercurial Kylian Mbappé Signature Edition Timeline Article by: Mickey Fri, Oct 01.21 Read: #Boots #news #Nike Shop: Boots Nike Kylian Mbappé is already so good it's hard to call him the next global superstar. What we mean by that though is the out and out number 1 player in the world. Erling Haaland will be in that conversation as well - the only thing that has to happen first is Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo retiring. Nike know they have a phenom on their books. That's why even at such a young age Mbappé already has three signature edition Mercurials to his name. We're going to run through all three and keep adding to this list with every release. Fans of Mbappé stay tuned because early next month you might see something else on this list. It's going to be big. Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 'Bondy Dreams' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kylian Mbappé (@k.mbappe) To kick things off we have to go back to 2019. The debut signature edition was the Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 'Bondy Dreams'. This was a fitting start with Nike going back to the beginning of Mbappé's story for the design inspiration. Mbappé’s rise from Parisian schoolboy to the top of the world is evident with his relationship with Nike. At 20 years of age at the time of this release, Mbappé became the youngest ever player to receive a personal collection from Nike. If that's not good enough for you - it also made him the first French footballer to receive one as well. Mbappé’s hometown of Bondy, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, played a big role here. From the colourway to elements chronicaled throughout - it's hard to find negatives. It's a bold release that doesn't remind us of anything else. Totally fresh, new and exciting - just like the man himself. Looking at the colourway the first thing you'll notice is its different. There haven't been too many drops over the years which have utilised grey, green and gold. The colours came together in an elevated fashion though and there's a story behind each. That's something we love - when everything is connected for a reason. The use of 'Cold Grey' was a nod to the Parisian suburb of Bondy. Green was the prevailing theme throughout which referenced Bondy's rural past. The trees on the communes coat of arms and the green shirts worn by AS Bondy also served as inspiration. What made the release stand out with star power were the touches of gold. Gold was used on the upper and soleplate which made reference to France’s World Cup triumphs and his own personal achievements to date. Other key highlights seen on the boot are the Swoosh detailing with NIKE x MBAPPE X BONDY in raised gold lettering inside the Swoosh silhouette. The sockliner included French flags and the toe box sees 93, Bondy's zip code, stamped in gold as well. Our favourite detail comes through on the heel with the traditional Mercurial logo changed to Mbappé in the Mercurial font. As debut releases go we think Nike absolute crushed this one. If you have it as part of your collection well done. All this is going to do is grow in value over time. That's if you're willing to part ways with it one day. Mbappé Superfly Rosa Pink Panther View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kylian Mbappé (@k.mbappe) The second drop for Mbappé was even brighter than the first and once again had a cool back story. Back when he was younger he pleaded with his parents to get the Pink boots one of his idols, Franck Ribéry, was wearing. What were they? The 2008 Nike Mercurial Vapor Rosa. The Vapor Rosa acted as the inspiration behind signature edition 2. The design revived the vibrant 2008 version, aiming to remind Mbappé of the life lessons he learn from his mother. Particularly around the importance of hard work and determination. When he pleaded with his parents to get him the Vapor Rosa as a child, his parents made him work for the pair. They agreed that if he worked hard at school for long enough then they would get them for him. Sure enough, the young starlet worked his socks off and got the boots from his parents in the end, he got them. They're a pair he still holds dear to his heart. The colourway is bold and vibrant. The design took lessons from the speed-focused assets featured on the original boot, while modernizing the design aesthetic with a lightning bolt Swoosh leading to the toe. The chrome soleplate and finishes in the skin of the upper, along with KM and Mercurial logos, completed one hell of a boot. Mbappé x Lebron Mercurial Superfly 'Chosen 2' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kylian Mbappé (@k.mbappe) For the third signature edition Nike brought together two of the best athletes in the world. The ‘Chosen 2’ pack saw basketball and football combine for special edition Mercurial Superfly and LeBron 18's shoes. Mbappé debuted the boots in Mauricio Pochettino’s first game in charge, playing an important role in the build up to PSG’s equalising goal. Design details across the ‘Chosen 2’ Mercurial included a KM x LBJ pattern across the black upper. The boots also featured pops of silver and an iridescent finish. A ‘Chosen One’ ambigram logo is found on the boots toe and 3D KM and LBJ logos on the heel tabs. One of the best features is the double Swoosh sits on the forefoot and on the sock liners. A football x basketball pitch/court graphic appears on the left and a LeBron x Kylian ambigram appears on the right. Both Mbappé and LeBron James received the sneaker and boot combo in a special presentation box. The box utilised the same pitch/court design to separate each and each half of the box contained the respective footwear piece. Mercurial 'Mbappé Flames' Superfly VIII We've been talking non-stop about Mbappé of late and for good reason. The new Nike signature edition 'Mbappé Flames' Mercurial Superfly VIII is here. This is the fourth signature edition the young french sensation has received from Nike. If you need a refresher on the three which came before these, check out our history of his boots so far. Bondy Dreams, Pink Panther and Chosen 2 have all been brilliant, but what we have here with 'Mbappé Flames' might be our favourite colourway so far. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike Football (Soccer) (@nikefootball) The first three all had a cool story connected to the design. From looking at his beginnings in the Parisian suburb of Bondy, his desire to wear one of his idols boots and his love for basketball - there's been some nice chapters so far. This is a story which is going to continue for years to come, with each chapter getting better and better. The Mbappé Flames takes inspiration from the young stars standing in the game. It's clear he's the hottest property in world football, with everyone after his signature next season. How do you portray that onto his latest signature edition? Simple. Flames. A design feature Kylian himself was keen to see implemented. The flames in the design also relate to speed. He's one of the fastest players on the planet. His energy is electric and his feet are firing with goals tallying up with every game. He really is immense even at the young age of 22 - it feels like he's been around for ages. The colours utilised to make this a real standout design are Light Thistle, Metallic Silver and Bright Crimson. These three colours join a lilac base, with the overlaying crimson colouring bringing through the flame vibes into the design. The flame rises up on the lateral side from the toe area. It looks 10/10 and we can't wait to see them match back to the PSG kit. There's pops of silver throughout to add glow to the light areas of the boot, while the Swoosh stands out in black. The insole and heel showcases the 'KM' branding and more flame graphics. Mbappé treated us all to a first glimpse at the pair on the pitch at training before PSG's UCL clash against Leipzig. You can already see with the training kit he was wearing that the boots look stunning on pitch. Keen to add the Nike signature edition 'Mbappé Flames' Mercurial Superfly VIII to your collection or rock them on pitch? Get yours in store or online from 6PM (AEST) Friday 5/11/21 before they're gone. Share this: Latest Reads ULTRA MAG | ISSUE 10 - LEO LACROIX Read More Unwanted FC, Alex Chidiac & Common Goal Link Up For A Special Collection Read More Sydney and Melbourne's finest battle it out in our Progress Cup 3v3 tournament Read More JOIN THE ULTRA MAG NEWSLETTER Already part of our mailing list? 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