Nike United Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite
Firm-Ground Low-Top Football Boot
Push the limits on the field with the Nike United Vapor 16 Elite. Designed to give you and players like Lauren James and Salma Paralluelo a wild boost of acceleration, it's crafted with a 3/4-length Air Zoom unit and wave-like traction pattern.
- Colour Shown: Burgundy Crush/University Red/Fossil/Metallic Silver
- Style: IO8442-661
Nike United Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite
Push the limits on the field with the Nike United Vapor 16 Elite. Designed to give you and players like Lauren James and Salma Paralluelo a wild boost of acceleration, it's crafted with a 3/4-length Air Zoom unit and wave-like traction pattern.
Behind the design
The Nike United Collection celebrates wildly fast athletes like Lauren James and Salma Paralluelo. We paired rich Burgundy tones with animal-print-inspired graphics to represent how they attack on the field and go beyond what's possible.
Fast Traction
A unique 3/4-length Air Zoom unit is built into the traction plate, with a chevron stud wave pattern to help you bite the ground when you most need it.
Barefoot touch
Nike Gripknit is a sticky material that provides better touch to the ball. The micromoulding texture moulds to the shape of your foot and gives you equal grip in wet or dry conditions for a sculpted, track spike-like fit.
Snug fit
The Flyknit upper, engineered for the game's fastest players, provides a sock-like fit.
Product Details
- For use on dry, natural-grass pitches
- Cushioned sockliner
- Colour Shown: Burgundy Crush/University Red/Fossil/Metallic Silver
- Style: IO8442-661
Size & Fit
- Contoured: designed for a contoured fit, enabling a barefoot boot-to-ball sensation and enhanced lockdown
- Snug fit; if you prefer a slightly looser fit, we recommend ordering half a size up
- Size Guide
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FAQ (9)
Who are the Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite football boots best suited for?
Players who rely on pace, quick acceleration and sharp changes of direction, combining explosive responsiveness, premium touch and a locked-in fit for fast, attacking style of play.
What does Gripknit do and how does it affect ball control?
Nike Gripknit is a sticky performance material designed to deliver exceptional touch and maintain control when dribbling, receiving and attacking at speed, in both wet and dry conditions.
What does the Air Zoom unit underfoot do in this boot?
The improved 3/4-length Air Zoom unit creates a propulsive feel underfoot, helping support quick acceleration, explosive takeoffs and fast attacking runs from the first step.
Which surfaces is the Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite designed for?
Firm Ground (dry, natural-grass pitches) and Artificial Grass (longer, artificial grass pitches).
How does the Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite fit, and how should players size this boot?
These boots are built with a snug, speed-focused contoured fit that closely follows the natural shape of the foot. Players who prefer a little more room may consider ordering a half size up.
What is the difference between the Mercurial Vapor and the Mercurial Superfly?
The main difference between these two Mercurial franchises is in the collar height. The Vapor features a low-top design, while the Superfly adds a Dynamic Fit collar around the ankle for a more sock-like, locked-in feel.
What is the difference between Elite and Pro Mercurial boots?
Mercurial Elite models feature Nike's highest-level performance materials and technologies, including premium touch materials, advanced traction systems and the most responsive underfoot feel. Pro models deliver many of the same design ideas at a more accessible price point.
How do these boots differ from the Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite?
The Vapor 16 Elite updates the underfoot feel with an improved 3/4-length Air Zoom unit, expands traction coverage with a wave-like outsole pattern for better acceleration and grip, and introduces the thinnest Mercurial upper to date for a faster break-in time.
How should these boots be cleaned and cared for?
Wipe dirt off after play, remove mud from the studs and let these boots air-dry naturally. Avoiding direct heat and cleaning regularly helps preserve fit, feel and long-term performance.
A lightweight design and quick-cut traction unlock your blazing speed.
Advantage
Speed
Fit
Snug
Designed for
Firm ground
Tier
Elite
Features That Perform
Fast traction
A unique 3/4-length Air Zoom unit is built into the traction plate, with a chevron stud wave pattern to help you bite the ground when you most need it.
Barefoot touch
Nike Gripknit is a sticky and adaptable material that gives you the ball control you need when dribbling at high speeds.
Snug fit
Flyknit provides a sock-like fit for the thinnest Mercurial upper yet.
"In the Nike United Mercurial, everything feels faster, explosive and a little bit daring".
Salma Paralluelo
Forward, F.C. Barcelona Women/Spain
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A lightweight design and quick-cut traction unlock your blazing speed.