Patta's Nike Cryshot Mercurial '98 Collab References Netherlands' "Oranje" Heritage

Despite its one-sided result, the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final gave way to early-looks at some of the Swoosh's exciting products for the second-half of the year. Patta co-founder Guillaume "Gee" Schmidt was in attendance in Munich, and previewed his imprint's collaboration for the all-new Nike Cryoshot franchise.

Unveiled ahead of Saturday's matchup between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, Cryoshot "defrosts" some of Nike's most iconic football boots of the past, presenting them with a covered sole unit to enable use off-the-pitch. Ronaldo and Ronaldinho's respective Mercurial and Legend Tiempo were showcased in launch material, treating longtime fans of both silhouettes to a playful take on heritage. Patta's project reimagines R9's footwear of choice with a distinctive Dutch makeover.

While not confirmed by either party involved, the Nike Cryshot Mercurial '98 by Patta boasts the Netherlands' "Oranje" heritage. Put on display by the country's National Football Team—which had its Total 90 apparel from the 2004 Euros reissued recently—the vibrant orange tone commemorates the Dutch royal family—the House of Orange-Nassau.

The punchy color animates Patta's Cryoshot, replacing the yellow accents found on Ronaldo's Nike Mercurial from the 1998 World Cup. Silver flair reprises its role, while blue sections are overtaken by pitch-black segments. The boot's traditional tongue features Patta text in orange, while the non-standard, fold-over tongue keeps things muted in all-black. The Amsterdam-based label's wordmark is debossed into the elongated leather tongue.

Stay tuned for firm Nike.com release details and official photos of the impending Cryoshot collaboration. Patta is likely to launch the street-ready pair through its channels before heading global.

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