Quick Facts
- The white colorway keeps it classy with a full foot of white leather, with white quilted stitching and a folded tongue with a Velcro closure bringing the soccer energy
- Underfoot, a full foot of blue Zoom Air and white ReactX and ZoomX foam adds Pegasus Premium vibes and a splash of freshwater color
- The Nike Atelier Merc Premium White was released July 9, 2026 via SNKRS Reserve
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Nike’s World Cup-inspired soccer shoe collection hasn’t stopped for a hydration break. With the World Cup quarterfinals on the horizon, Beaverton is ramping up for sneaker industry stoppage time, rounding out months of soccer-themed sneakers with a couple more hybrid models pinning soccer cleat uppers on lifestyle soles.
The Merc Premium Goes White
The Nike Atelier Merc Premium White is the second colorway of the handmade hybrid combining a Mercurial upper and Pegasus Premium sole. The shoe debuted as part of the Nike Atelier for Désiré Doué collection, featuring custom-tailored clothing and handmade shoes for the French soccer star.
After getting a look at the debut pair in black, the white colorway keeps it classy with a full foot of white leather, with white quilted stitching and a folded tongue with a Velcro closure bringing the soccer energy. Underfoot, a full foot of blue Zoom Air and white ReactX and ZoomX foam adds Pegasus Premium vibes and a splash of freshwater color.
Nike Atelier Merc Premium White Release Details
The Nike Atelier Merc Premium White was released July 9, 2026 through Nike SNKRS Reserve. Pairs are expected to ship by November 2026. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $450. For all the latest from Nike’s World Cup hybrid drop calendar, download the Sole Retriever App.
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