# Shimmering Soccer Shoes The Mercurial Superfly CR7 Gala Honors the World's Best Soccer Player By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercurial-superfly-cr7-gala References: [footyheadlines](http://www.footyheadlines.com/2014/04/nike-mercurial-vapor-x-cr7-14-15-gala.html) & [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/new-mercurial-superfly-cr7-shines-bright) The Mercurial Superfly CR7 Gala is the latest Nike soccer boot honoring Real Madrid and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The world's best footballer is currently in a rich vein of form, and will aim to torment rivals FC Barcelona this weekend when he debuts the new shoes. With his impeccable physique, jaw-dropping skill and extraordinary drive, Ronaldo doesn't need any extra help standing out on the pitch; nevertheless, the shoes have a shimmering look that is sure to catch the eye under daytime and floodlit conditions. Its appearance brings together the classic black Mercurial Superfly silhouette with a glimmering twist. The Mercurial Superfly CR7 Gala is also available in a Mercurial Vapor X silhouette, giving players the opportunity to decide whether they want a high-top or low-top fit. This gorgeous high-performance soccer shoe is available through the Nike Football app, and will be available on Nike's website on October 24. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shimmering Soccer Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials or technologies to create soccer shoes with shimmering effects to enhance players' visibility on the pitch. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative design elements and materials into sports apparel to enhance performance and aesthetics. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a specialized online platform or app for buying and customizing high-performance sports shoes. - **Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture specialized sports equipment that combines high performance with visually striking aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mercurial-tn.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Sleek Iridescent Soccer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-void.md) - [Futuristic Metallic Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-1.md) - [Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo.md) - [Metallic Indoor Soccer Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-gold-colorway.md) - [Speed-Aiding Advanced Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50.md) - [Soft Suede Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copa-mundial.md)