Official Images Of The Jordan x Nike Cryoshot "University Red"
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- The Jordan x Nike Cryoshot "University Red" honors Ronaldo's 2002 FIFA World Cup Mercurial Vapor 1 boots through premium leather and suede construction with elephant print accents.
- University Red upper pairs with an iridescent silver heel counter and TPU frame featuring Mercurial-inspired spike placements, while the outsole displays a freeze-frame Michael Jordan image from Nike's 1996 "Frozen Moment" advertisement.
- The pair releases during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a retail of $210 in men's sizing.
Jordan Brand is tapping into Nike Football heritage with the Cryoshot "University Red," a soccer-inspired sneaker built to honor the Mercurial Vapor 1 boots worn by Ronaldo during Brazil's historic 2002 FIFA World Cup campaign. That year, Brazil claimed its fifth championship with Ronaldo at the center of it all, and the original R9 Mercurial has held a special place in football culture ever since. This collaboration frames that legacy through a Jordan Brand lens, blending football iconography with the DNA of one of basketball's most storied houses.
University Red dominates the upper, which is constructed from leather and suede for a premium, textured build. An iridescent silver heel counter references the metallic finish of the original boot, while elephant print accents woven into the design signal the Jordan Brand connection immediately. The Jumpman logo lands on the tongue, grounding the silhouette in Jordan heritage. Below, a TPU frame carries Mercurial Vapor 1-inspired spike placements, keeping the football influence present from every angle. The real showpiece, though, is the outsole, which features a freeze-frame image of Michael Jordan taken directly from Nike's legendary 1996 "Frozen Moment" advertisement.
The Jordan x Nike Cryoshot "University Red" is set to release more broadly during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a retail price of $210 in men's sizing. To stay informed on all things Jordan Brand and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via Nike.
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- The Jordan x Nike Cryoshot "University Red" honors Ronaldo's 2002 FIFA World Cup Mercurial Vapor 1 boots through premium leather and suede construction with elephant print accents.
- University Red upper pairs with an iridescent silver heel counter and TPU frame featuring Mercurial-inspired spike placements, while the outsole displays a freeze-frame Michael Jordan image from Nike's 1996 "Frozen Moment" advertisement.
- The pair releases during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a retail of $210 in men's sizing.
Jordan Brand is tapping into Nike Football heritage with the Cryoshot "University Red," a soccer-inspired sneaker built to honor the Mercurial Vapor 1 boots worn by Ronaldo during Brazil's historic 2002 FIFA World Cup campaign. That year, Brazil claimed its fifth championship with Ronaldo at the center of it all, and the original R9 Mercurial has held a special place in football culture ever since. This collaboration frames that legacy through a Jordan Brand lens, blending football iconography with the DNA of one of basketball's most storied houses.
University Red dominates the upper, which is constructed from leather and suede for a premium, textured build. An iridescent silver heel counter references the metallic finish of the original boot, while elephant print accents woven into the design signal the Jordan Brand connection immediately. The Jumpman logo lands on the tongue, grounding the silhouette in Jordan heritage. Below, a TPU frame carries Mercurial Vapor 1-inspired spike placements, keeping the football influence present from every angle. The real showpiece, though, is the outsole, which features a freeze-frame image of Michael Jordan taken directly from Nike's legendary 1996 "Frozen Moment" advertisement.
The Jordan x Nike Cryoshot "University Red" is set to release more broadly during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a retail price of $210 in men's sizing. To stay informed on all things Jordan Brand and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via Nike.