Nike Metal Flash Pack (2016): Where Flair Meets Firepower

In early 2016, Nike launched one of its boldest collections to date — the Metal Flash Pack. This explosive pack combined Nike’s elite boot silos with electrifying colourways and shimmering metallic accents, marking the start of the year with serious attitude.

Nike Metal Flash Pack

The Line-Up:

The Metal Flash Pack featured updated colourways across Nike's four major silos at the time:

• Mercurial Superfly IV – Bright Mango / Black / Metallic Silver

• Magista Obra – Total Crimson / Hyper Grape / Metallic Silver

• Hypervenom Phantom II – Hyper Turquoise / Black / Metallic Silver

• Tiempo Legend VI – Crimson / Black / Metallic Silver

Each boot fused aggressive colours with subtle chrome detailing — hence the “metal flash” effect — offering a futuristic twist on Nike’s most advanced designs.

Who Wore the Metal Flash Pack?

Some of the world’s biggest names laced up in these colourways during the winter–spring period of the 2015/16 season. Expect to see:

• Leroy Sane and Alexis Sanchez in the Mercurial Superfly

• Andrés Iniesta in the Magista Obra

• Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane in the Hypervenom Phantom

• Gerard Piqué and Sergio Ramos in the Tiempo Legend VI

This pack was not a signature release, but Nike ensured top players across their roster switched to the Metal Flash designs for on-pitch exposure.

Tech Specs (Quick Overview):

Mercurial Superfly IV

• Flyknit upper with Dynamic Fit Collar

• Carbon fibre soleplate

• Lightweight traction built for explosive speed

Magista Obra

• Flyknit upper with high-cut collar for sock-like fit

• Rotational forefoot zone for agile playmaking

• Pebax nylon plate for flexible support

Hypervenom Phantom II

• NikeSkin upper with Flywire cables for lockdown

• Split-toe soleplate for agility

• Designed for strikers who rely on sharp movement

Tiempo Legend VI

• Premium kangaroo leather upper

• Internal cage system for shape retention

• Full-length TPU plate for classic comfort + modern traction

Metal Flash Pack Line up

RRP at Launch (UK Prices):

• Mercurial Superfly IV – £230

• Magista Obra – £230

• Hypervenom Phantom II – £230

• Tiempo Legend VI – £160

These prices reflected Nike’s elite-tier boots and remained consistent with other recent collections like the Liquid Chrome and Shine Through packs.

Bootsfinder’s Take:

The Metal Flash Pack wasn’t about subtlety — it was about standing out. It fused Nike’s top-tier technology with colourways that demanded attention under floodlights. While not as hyped as signature editions, it remains a fan-favourite among collectors, thanks to its balanced blend of flash and performance.

Now, nearly a decade on, the Metal Flash Pack has aged with flair — a time capsule of Nike’s design peak in the mid-2010s.

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