Obsessed with speed? So are the game's biggest stars. That's why we made this Elite boot with an improved 3/4-length Air Zoom unit. It gives you and the sport's fastest players the propulsive feel needed to break through the back line. The result is the most responsive Mercurial we've ever made, because you demand greatness from yourself and your footwear.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite
Obsessed with speed? So are the game's biggest stars. That's why we made this Elite boot with an improved 3/4-length Air Zoom unit. It gives you and the sport's fastest players the propulsive feel needed to break through the back line. The result is the most responsive Mercurial we've ever made, because you demand greatness from yourself and your footwear.
Nike Gripknit is a sticky material that provides better touch to the ball. It takes up more surface area, so you have more room to control the ball when dribbling at high speeds or finish a play with a shot on goal. It moulds to the shape of your foot and gives you equal grip in wet or dry conditions for a sculpted, athletics spike-like fit. The micro-moulding texture works with Gripknit to help form to your foot for even better boot-to-ball strikes.
The wave-like traction pattern is a series of cascading studs, so it engages more surface area of the Air Zoom unit while also providing the appropriate amount of grip. The biggest stud is the same height as our traditional middle studs, so traction is not compromised. We paired the wave-like traction with evolved studs to help you stop when making quick cuts.
The full Flyknit upper is engineered for speed. AtomKnit, an incredibly lightweight and strong Flyknit, on the sides tapers weight and provides support. The Gripknit, AtomKnit and Flyknit combine to form the thinnest Mercurial upper to date, bringing you closer to the ball and lessening break-in time.
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4 stars
Good cleat but not the best
Cleat king
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gripknit feels good but 1 use and it’s done especially if you play in AG . Gets dirty fast and you’ll never be able to clean it…low toebox and I think 1/2 a size up is the way to go at least for me… very disappointed with the lheel lockdown which used to be Mercurial’s strongest point.
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Parent
Writing peeling off within a few wears, hard to clean, dirt doesn't come off.
I got ag version amazing
Ryan461d8120ae5b472080faf129e94a2c77
Feel perfect lightweight and bouncy at the same time
Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite
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The studs are shorter and hollowed out in the centre to optimise traction on artificial-grass surfaces.
Nike Gripknit is a sticky and adaptable material that gives you the ball control you need when dribbling at high speeds.
Flyknit provides a sock-like fit for the thinnest Mercurial upper yet. The Dynamic Fit collar wraps your ankle in soft, stretchy fabric for a secure feel.
Cole Palmer
Forward, Chelsea F.C.
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