Quick Facts
- From the top, the shoe’s upper is almost identical to Ronaldo’s legendary blue, yellow, and silver cleat, with waves of shiny patent on the upper and black accents on the laces and sockliner
- As for the sole, the wavy Air Max 95 midsole is white with hints of blue in the Air bubbles and more black on the outsole
- The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 will be released July 2, 2026
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If you thought the World Cup-themed soccer obsession in the sneaker industry was done now that we’re deep into the group stage of the tournament…well, think again. While Messi, Mbappe, and the usual suspects continue to dominate early matches, Nike continues to mash up corner kick themes with street-ready sneakers for supporters.
Adding Air to Ronaldo’s Famous Cleat
The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 is a perfect mash-up of current trends, smushing together Ronaldo’s iconic Mercurial R9 soccer cleat and the forever-popular Air Max 95 like a Girl Talk song. After rolling out a collection of Air Max 90s with folded tongues and soccer styles and the Cryoshot street cleat pack, the Air Max Joga Bonito is a perfect middle ground between Air Max and soccer cleat.
From the top, the shoe’s upper is almost identical to Ronaldo’s legendary blue, yellow, and silver cleat, with waves of shiny patent on the upper and black accents on the laces and sockliner. As for the sole, the wavy Air Max 95 midsole is white with hints of blue in the Air bubbles and more black on the outsole.
Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 Release Details
The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 will be released July 2, 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $180. For all the latest Nike Air Max news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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