Buy Soccer Cleats, Air Maxes for Kids

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They may be too young for the hustle and bustle of participating in this summer’s IRL World Cup tournament, but your little soccer star can still participate in this national and global moment thanks to Nike Football’s just-launched collection of LEGO-infused footwear and apparel.

Reviving the iconic Nike silhouette with Lego’s playful and creative energy, this shoe style aimed just at kids will easily take kids from the pitch to the playground, winning them new friends and definitely new fans in the process.

The Nike Junior Mercurial Vapor Academy x LEGO Collection Cleats are a hero product featuring pink-toned Jaguar spots and LEGO brick graphics that help promote “instant attack readiness,” according to Nike. This is joined by its neon green and blue Mercurial Vapor Pro counterpart (we’re sure up-and-coming soccer legends would prefer that color palette instead), which similarly features performance-focused specs such as a lightweight upper, a propulsion plate underfoot for speed drill excellence, and a biting traction pattern on the outsole that Nike calls “Aggressive” to effectively grip the ground in all weather conditions.

After all, these collaborative cleat models are understand Drawing on the looks and personalities of wild cats and poison dart frogs, children are encouraged to be kids and live with their wild side.

Outside of practice, Nike x Lego lets you outfit your kids in fresh, drool-worthy lifestyle shoes (we wish they also came in adult sizes).

The Nike Air Max 95 x Lego Collection Stepper is one such selection, available in two different never-before-seen colorways in big kids and little kids options for sartorial self-expression.

But this Air Max 95 is more than just a striking look. It’s still equipped with the Swoosh brand’s popular Air cushioning unit that gives you the feeling of “walking on clouds,” a grooved outsole to maximize durability, and enough space for extended toes to spread out comfortably. Meanwhile, these blocky designs will get you right back to building your favorite LEGO sets.

Nike and Lego share that the co-branded Air Max 95 for Little Humans aims to “bridge football culture from the stadium to the streets,” and that “each style brings confidence and personality to the stands on game day and after.”

When another one arrives, we can’t contain our excitement adult (Just imagine what the kids are thinking.)?The capsule Nike Junior Street Gato x Lego Collection Shoe is dedicated to smaller, scaled-down improvisational play, but streamlined just like traditional cleats. The synthetic upper is perfect for executing controlled movements from dribbling to passing, while the metallic trims further enhance the fashionable flair and inspire Ronaldo in training to start the game anytime, anywhere.

In addition to the Nike Football x Lego shoes being released ahead of the World Cup’s official start on June 11th, there’s also no shortage of apparel available from these two giants featuring Nike’s signature AeroFit cooling technology. The more you look at these jerseys, shorts and jackets, which, as Nike says, “invites kids to play with their instincts” and serve as “a canvas for limitless imagination,” appear more intricate and thoughtfully crafted. Features details that directly reference LEGO minifigures and the wonderful world of bricks.

Nike x Lego’s latest soccer-focused model is now available online at nike.com, with prices ranging from $26 for the Air Max in question all the way up to $162. Like FIFA tickets, these products are popular, so if you want to make the most of your day and ignite your passion for the sport, there’s no time to waste.

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