Neymar and Nike have collaborated to produce the Mercurial Vapor 360 'Speed Freak' cleats. The cleats can be purchased from the Nike website as well as at retail locations beginning August 29th though the price of the cleats has not been currently released.
The Mercurial Vapor 360 Speed Freak cleats were created with a motorsport-inspired design. This can be seen through their chrome and black checkered flag motif, located on the higher middle part of the cleat. The red underfoot of the cleat is included as a reference to Neymar's friend and celebrated F1 driver Lewis Hamilton.
Neymar symbols are also included in the cleat design, one of which is the number "10," as well as his roman numeral "IV' tattoo.
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Neymar and Nike will Release Mercurial Vapor 360 'Speed Freak' Cleats
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