What Cleats Does Luka Modric Wear?

Luka Modric wears the Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 soccer cleats.

Luka Modric is considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time and the greatest Croatian soccer player. After all, he was the first player to break Messi and Ronaldoโ€™s stronghold on the Ballon dโ€™Or in 2018.

Modric has played the majority of his career wearing the Nike Mercurial Vapor soccer cleats, occasionally choosing to wear the Mercurial Superfly cleats.

In this article, weโ€™ll look at the current choice of cleats for Luka Modric and explore the complete history of his shoes. So get ready to dive into the fascinating world of Modricโ€™s soccer cleats!

What Cleats Does Luka Modric Wear in 2024?

Nike Mercurial Vapor 14

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Luka Modric currently wears the Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 soccer cleats in 2024. He has been wearing different editions of these cleats since 2021.

Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 cleats are designed specifically for speed and agility on the pitch. The lightweight design of the Vapor 14 makes it an ideal choice for players like Modric who thrive on quick, nimble movements.

The cleats feature a Flyknit upper, ensuring a snug and comfortable fit, while the NikeGrip tongue contributes to keeping the foot securely in place.

Adding to the performance package, the Pebax Speed Plate incorporates conical studs, delivering excellent traction on firm ground.

Modricโ€™s choice of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 reinforces its status as a go-to option for players seeking a combination of lightweight design and high-performance features.

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Luka Modric Signature Cleats

Nike Mercurial Vapor PE โ€˜Modricโ€™

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To commemorate Luka Modricโ€™s victory in the 2018 FIFA Awards, Nike released the Mercurial Vapor PE โ€˜Modricโ€™ boots.

These special edition cleats boast an eye-catching iridescent upper. It blends shades of green, white, and gold in a unique color palette that reflects Modricโ€™s flair and style.

Designed for optimal performance, the Mercurial Vapor PE โ€˜Modricโ€™ also features lightweight plates under the forefoot and heel. These plates are carefully contoured to maximize comfort and control, aligning perfectly with Modricโ€™s skillful and precise playing style.

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Nike Mercurial Vapor XII โ€˜Golden Touchโ€™

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In celebration of Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappeโ€™s triumph at the 2018 Ballon dโ€™Or awards, Nike unveiled the Nike Mercurial Vapor XII โ€˜Golden Touchโ€™ (for Modric) and Mercurial Superfly VI โ€˜Golden Touchโ€™ (for Mbappe).

The cleats feature a distinctive thumbprint design that adorns the entire upper, sparkling brilliantly in the black Swoosh. The idea was to create a symbolic representation of the playersโ€™ golden touch on the field.

Draped top to toe in โ€˜Pure Platinum,โ€™ these limited-edition boots also have a fingerprint design on the heel. It is further accompanied by the Mercurial โ€˜Mโ€™ that, in this case, could well stand for Modric.

With just 1,500 pairs of each boot released, the Nike Mercurial Vapor XII โ€˜Golden Touchโ€™ was a rare and coveted tribute to the exceptional talent of Luka Modric.

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Luka Modric Cleats History

2006 โ€“ 2007

Nike Mercurial Vapor III

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Modric Moves to Tottenham (2008)

Nike Mercurial Vapor IV

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2009

Nike Mercurial Vapor III

Nike Mercurial Vapor III R9
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2010

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly

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Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II

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2011

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III

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2012

Nike Mercurial Vapor VIII

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Modric Moves to Real Madrid (2013)

Nike Mercurial Vapor IX

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2014 โ€“ 2015

Nike Mercurial Vapor X

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2016 โ€“ 2017

Nike Mercurial Vapor XI

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2018

Nike Mercurial Vapor XII

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Nike Mercurial Vapor XII โ€˜Golden Touchโ€™

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2019 โ€“ 2020

Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII

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2021 โ€“ 2024

Nike Mercurial Vapor 14

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