Nike Mercurial Vapor I Elite Regeneration SE FG
Experience the origins of speed with Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor I Elite Regeneration SE FG football boots in Dark Cinder/Maize, a special edition of the Vapor 1 celebrating the start of CR7 and Mercurial’s lethal partnership. Decked out in the colours of the legendary boot Cristiano Ronaldo wore on his pro debut, it features a modern soleplate and a FlyTouch+ upper to set you on the path to stardom.
Reengineered, retuned, regenerated. It’s the Vapor you know and love, tweaked for today’s game.The upper retains that beautifully smooth and sleek finish, complete with trademark waves and the tiny flip-up tongue. FlyTouch+ gives you the connected ball feel you expect from the Vapor, encouraging you to show off your dribbling skills at every opportunity. Comfort-wise, it’s a significant upgrade, using Nike’s form-fitting material tech to softly wrap the foot, accommodating a wider range of shapes and reducing risk of irritation.The Air Zoom soleplate’s directly borrowed from the latest top-tier Mercs, granting increased energy return to keep you faster for longer. Chevron and bladed studs give traction for quick cuts and turns, while the stabilising heel counter ensures you’re in control of every move.
Mercurial Vapor
Destroying defences since 1998, the all-conquering Nike Mercurial is the Swoosh’s flagship speed boot.
It began with the prime example of explosive pace: R9, Ronaldo. His OG signature boot, the Nike Mercurial R9, was created to make him – and anyone else that wore it – faster. Its lightweight, synthetic construction set the trend for boot design, and the same superfast concept lives on in today’s modern Mercs.
From the iconic Vapor I to the gamechanging Superfly IV and the much sought-after Vapor Flyknit Ultra, the Mercurial series counts some of the most popular boots of all time among its ranks. They’ve been worn by some of the world’s best players, too, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Eden Hazard, Ada Hegerberg, and Didier Drogba joining R9 in the Mercurial hall of fame.
If you’re new to the Mercurial, here’s the vital thing to know: there are now two main variations. The Vapor, which is a low-cut boot, and the Superfly, which has an ankle collar. Some players prefer the more traditional, streamlined fit of the Vapor, while others appreciate the additional support and sock-like feel provided by the Superfly. It’s a personal choice.
Nike tend to debut their most cutting-edge tech in the Merc, so whichever you choose, if you want the fastest boots with a Swoosh that money can buy, you’re in the right place.
