The ultimate expression of speed. Become untouchable on the pitch with Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite FG football boots in BlackIce Blue. Finetuned for responsiveness, the nextgen Merc features a cascading wave of traction at the forefoot, which engages more of the Zoom Air unit when your foot meets the ground to generate increased energy return.Its simple but effective spreading out the contact area maximises the effect of Zoom Air and keeps you faster for longer. Plenty of grip too the biggest of the wave studs is the same height as Nikes traditional middle studs, and youve got the evolved chevron and blade studs working in tandem for quick directional changes.Then theres the lightweight, minimalist upper, which combines multiple knit technologies in a design that brings you closer to the ball than ever before. Its the thinnest Merc upper to date, made up of just three layers. Flyknit provides the comfort, Atomknit the support, and Gripknit thats right, the Merc has Gripknit now the control.If youre not familiar with Gripknit, its a sticky, pliable, weatherresistant yarn that enhances boottoball connection and ensures your touch stays consistent in any situation. When youre dribbling at high speed, it helps you manipulate the ball with superior accuracy to evade opponents ideal for Mercurial players. Mercurial range endorsed by Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sam Kerr, and Ada Hegerberg Zoom Air cushioning with wave central forefoot studs for optimised energy return Lightweight Pebax soleplate with tuned flex zones for explosive spring and stability Nextgen chevron and bladed traction for speed in every direction Threelayer lightweight upper combines stretchy Flyknit, supportive Atomknit, and sticky Gripknit for ultimate comfort and control Thinnest Mercurial upper ever brings you closer to the ball Cushioned insole Firm ground football boots. Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite. Firm-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats. Obsessed with speed? So are the game's biggest stars. That's why Nike made these Elite cleats 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 Nike have ever made, because you demand greatness from yourself and your footwear.. Fast Traction. The wave-like traction pattern works with the Air Zoom unit to unlock your blazing speed. It takes up more surface area of the Air Zoom unit compared to the Vapor 15 while providing the right amount of grip. It combines with chevron and blade studs to help you stop when making cuts.. Exceptional Touch. Nike Gripknit, a sticky material that provides exceptional touch to the ball, gives you the control you needs when dribbling at high speeds. It provides equal grip in wet or dry conditions.. Snug Fit. The Flyknit upper, engineered for the game's fastest players, provides a sock-like fit. It combines with Gripknit to form the thinnest Mercurial upper to date, bringing you closer to the ball and shortening break-in time.. More Details:. For use on dry, natural-grass fields. Cushioned sockliner