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Top 5 of Ronaldo’s most iconic football boots over the years

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It’s time to take a look at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Top 5 most iconic football boots over the years that marked the Portuguese legend. A fresh list!

Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most famous football boot enthusiasts in the world, we have the Top 5 most iconic silos he’s worn so far. Over the last 18 years, Ronaldo made an impact in world football like no other before him. Perhaps we can compare his level of influence to Brazilian Ronaldo but nobody else comes closer. We will go down memory lane to tell you about the football boots he wore during some of the most important moments of his career. If you think we missed a silo or a colorway, let us know in the comment section. 

5.- Mercurial Vapor R9 (2003). 

The one that started this legendary run with Nike, Cristiano started wearing Ronaldo Nazario’s signature boot that other ballers also wore at the time. A silver colorway was the first Cristiano wore during his Premier League debut against Bolton Wanderers. His impact was instantaneous and it made the fans forget about David Beckham immediately. From the first touches he made on the ball, everyone knew they were witnessing something special at Old Trafford. After that, Ronaldo wore several other colorways of the same boot. 

4.- Mercurial Superfly CR7 Chapter 7 (2018).

The first colorway he wore during his initial years as a Juventus player. Also, this is the final chapter of the Cristiano Ronaldo line of Mercurial Superfly CR7. Due to its vibrant colors, this might be one of the most coveted colorways in the Portuguese star’s history. They flew off the shelves and made a significant impact in Nike’s popularity at the time. 

3.- Mercurial Vapor Superfly (2009).

The first-ever signature line made exclusively for Cristiano Ronaldo. They decided to use new technology that allowed a more snug fit for the one who wore them. With these boots, Cristiano Ronaldo played the final years of his Manchester United career and reached the 2009 final against Barcelona. This silo also marked the official start of his legendary rivalry with Lionel Messi that took him to Real Madrid. 

2.- Mercurial Vapor SL (2008).

A legendary football boot that only appeared in a single match on Ronaldo’s feet. The innovative Mercurial Vapor SL made of kevlar were the boots the star wore on his first Champions League final. During that night in Moscow, Cristiano scored a header and effectively won his first Ballon d’Or after securing the title with Manchester United. Its design and colors are still legendary to this day. 

1.- Mercurial Superfly Chapter 6 ‘Born Leader’ (2018).

Perhaps the most iconic football boot Ronaldo ever wore. This is the colorway he used during that mythical Champions League match between Real Madrid and Juventus in Turin. That’s right! It’s the night in which Ronaldo scored the best goal of his career and landed himself a job at Juventus. A bicycle kick goal that still rests on people’s memories for it’s acrobatic plasticity. The colors used on this silo are also quite unforgettable and wearable. But please tell us which Ronaldo boot silo you remember the most.

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