Which Nike football boot was designed for Brazilian star Ronaldo in 1998?

Nike designed the Nike Mercurial football boot for Brazilian star Ronaldo in 1998.

The Mercurial was created for speed and was first associated with Ronaldo during the 1998 FIFA World Cup period. Its lightweight construction and distinctive design helped Nike establish a stronger presence in elite football footwear.

The boot became the foundation of a long-running Mercurial family. Later versions were worn by other high-profile attacking players, but Ronaldo’s connection remains central to the original model’s history.

The Mercurial is sometimes confused with Nike’s Tiempo line, which is known for a more traditional leather-focused heritage, or with Total 90 products. Those are separate Nike football families with different design aims and histories.