Nike Lights up the Pitch with New Mercurial Dream Speed 009

What to know

• The Mercurial Dream Speed 009 is the latest iteration of Nike’s Dream Speed franchise, drawing on three prior models to celebrate legacy, speed and self-belief in a boot inspired by the fastest athletes in football.
• The boot features a unique three-fourth length Air Zoom unit, integrated speed cage structure, Vaporposite+ upper and tri-star studs.
• The Mercurial Dream Speed 009 will be available globally in adult and kids’ sizes November 4 at nike.com and select retail locations.

In the darkest season of the year, Nike’s Mercurial Dream Speed 009 lights up the pitch.

Fueled by the momentum of its Dream Speed predecessors, the latest boot in the storied football franchise is ready to burn defenders and ignite a new generation of awe-inspiring brilliance.

The latest Dream Speed silhouette draws on the series’ original namesake, along with the 004 and 005 iterations, to celebrate legacy, speed and self-belief in a boot inspired by the game’s fastest athletes.

A unique three-fourth length Air Zoom unit underfoot provides springy acceleration for the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Sam Kerr, who set a blistering pace while wearing Mercurial. An integrated speed cage structure, meanwhile, keeps footballers’ feet locked in and ready to step on the gas at a moment’s notice.

Tri-star studs provide multidirectional traction with every step, allowing athletes to create space, change direction and cut through the defense. And a Vaporposite+ upper combines a grippy, grid mesh with a premium lining for a more natural feel and optimal ball control at high speeds.

The Mercurial Dream Speed 009 will be available globally in adult and kids’ sizes November 4 at nike.com and select retail locations.