The Blackout colourway is the Superfly 11 stripped to its essentials. No bright accents. No colour-blocking. Just black, head to toe. On a boot that has already made the boldest visual change in its history—dropping the iconic collar for the first time since 2014—the Blackout finish is the perfect delivery system. It lets the shape and the technology speak for themselves.
And they speak loudly. The Superfly 11 is built around a new underfoot story: an exposed Air Zoom unit in the forefoot, paired with a ZoomX sockliner. This is the first time Nike has used either technology in a football boot. The Air Zoom provides a springy, responsive feel engineered to return energy when you load the forefoot during sprinting. The ZoomX foam delivers Nike's highest level of energy return, creating a propulsive sensation that fires you forward with every stride.
The upper is FlyWeave Ultra, a two-zone woven material designed for containment rather than barefoot feel. Unlike the Gripknit on the Superfly 10, which players trusted immediately for its stickiness, Flyweave is more structured and involved in keeping the foot centred over the platform. The woven texture provides natural friction points for ball contact without additional grip technology, and the containment means every ounce of energy goes into speed, not fighting the boot.
At around 180g, it sits in the lightweight tier without being the absolute minimum. That extra weight over the Vapor (150g) is the Air Zoom system earning its place. The chevron stud configuration provides above-average bite and a planted-then-explosive quality that suits the Superfly's repeated-sprint identity. The boot is designed for max speed—the kind that separates you in open space and makes every stride count after the 60th minute when everyone else is conserving energy.
Fit is snug and secure, with the FlyWeave Ultra upper holding the foot in a narrow, race-inspired last. Best suited to narrow to standard feet. Players with wider feet should look elsewhere. The low-cut collar is snug and supportive without restricting ankle movement.
The Blackout Superfly 11 is a statement. It removes the collar, removes the colour, and puts the focus exactly where Nike wants it: on the speed system. This is not a boot for players who want to blend in—the Blackout finish makes it stand out by refusing to stand out. For players who rely on explosive acceleration, repeat sprints, and the ability to sustain pace deep into a game, this is a significant step forward.
Key Details:
Colourway: Black/Black
Style Code: Not specified for Blackout variant
Weight: ~180g
Price: £220
Players: Mbappé, Ronaldo, Rashford
