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Nike Jumps on the #BootsOnlySummer Trend With Cryoshot Cleat-Sneaker Hybrid
By Ben McKimm - News
Published: 3 June 2025
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Sneaker loafers (snoafers) are so yesterday. We're embracing the #BootsOnlySummer by swapping out our sneakers for a pair of football boots, and Nike has delivered in a big way with the release of their new Cryoshot cleat-sneaker hybrid that adds a translucent shell around the studs.
Based on one of the most famous football boots of all time—Ronaldo's Nike Mercurial (1998) R9—the new Nike Cryoshot doesn't have an official release date yet, but has been teased here in two styles.
The Nike Cryoshot in White is based on a version of the Nike Tiempo Legend VII R10 Elite FG, which was made popular by Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the one that has fans (and us) excited is the Cryoshot in Silver, Neon, and Blue, based on the football boot that changed the game forever, Ronaldo's Nike Mercurial R9 from 1998. More details about the cleat sneakers will be released shortly, so check back here to see when we have a release date and price. Now, let's take a closer look!
Nike Cryoshot | Image: Supplied / Nike
Nike hasn't shared a detailed press release for the new Cryoshot, but has stated that the shoe takes inspiration 'from the desire to honour and preserve Nike Football nostalgia and fast-forward it to the future.' What that seems to mean is a retro line of their greatest football cleats in sneaker form.
While the #BootsOnlySummer trend sees fans swap out their sneakers for a pair of football cleats, the Nike Cryoshot goes one step further to address the issue of wearing studded boots off the grass. These Cryshot silhouettes have a translucent shell around the studs, which aids with wearability, grip, and comfort, but also gives the illusion that you're wearing boots off the pitch.
We don't know when the Nike Cryoshot is releasing just yet, but expect a release date shortly. Nike will want to release the shoe before the sneaker-cleat hybrid trend ends!
