Designed for serious football players seeking maximum speed and agility on wet and muddy soft ground pitches, the Nike Mercurial Vapor XVI Academy SG Pro Anti Clog football boots offer optimized energy return and superior grip, ensuring you stay fast and responsive throughout the game. While excelling in challenging conditions, these boots are specifically engineered for soft ground, making them less suitable for other playing surfaces.
Zoom Air Cushioning: A responsive Zoom Air unit is engaged with every step, generating increased energy return to help you maintain speed and explosiveness longer.
AntiClog Technology: The innovative soleplate technology actively prevents mud buildup, ensuring consistent, lightweight traction even in the most challenging wet and muddy conditions.
Lightweight NIKESKIN Upper: Crafted from a pliable NIKESKIN synthetic, this upper wraps the foot for unrivaled comfort, support, and a close-to-ball feel, enhancing control and touch.
Combination Stud Traction: Features a strategic blend of round and bladed metal-tipped studs, engineered to provide multi-directional grip for rapid acceleration and quick directional changes on soft ground.
Chevron Texturing for Control: The NIKESKIN upper incorporates the Mercurial's trademark chevron texturing, providing enhanced ball grip for precision dribbling and control to evade opponents.
Soft Ground (SG) Pro Design: Specifically optimized for performance on wet and muddy natural grass fields, offering superior stability and grip where it's needed most.
Enhanced Speed: Zoom Air cushioning provides a springy feel for quick movements and sustained pace.
Superior Mud Traction: AntiClog technology significantly reduces mud interference, maintaining lightweight performance.
Excellent Ball Feel: NIKESKIN upper brings you closer to the ball for precise control and touch.
Agile Directional Changes: Combination stud pattern supports rapid turns and cuts on soft ground.
Professional Endorsement: Part of the Mercurial range trusted by top professional athletes.
Surface Specific: Solely designed for soft ground; performance and durability are compromised on firm ground or artificial turf.
Stud Maintenance: Metal-tipped studs require regular checking and tightening.
Additional Purchases: Spare studs and stud keys are not included with the boots and must be purchased separately.
Break-in Period: Like most performance boots, a short break-in period may be necessary for optimal comfort.
Enhanced Speed: Zoom Air cushioning provides a springy feel for quick movements and sustained pace.
Superior Mud Traction: AntiClog technology significantly reduces mud interference, maintaining lightweight performance.
Excellent Ball Feel: NIKESKIN upper brings you closer to the ball for precise control and touch.
Agile Directional Changes: Combination stud pattern supports rapid turns and cuts on soft ground.
Professional Endorsement: Part of the Mercurial range trusted by top professional athletes.
Surface Specific: Solely designed for soft ground; performance and durability are compromised on firm ground or artificial turf.
Stud Maintenance: Metal-tipped studs require regular checking and tightening.
Additional Purchases: Spare studs and stud keys are not included with the boots and must be purchased separately.
Break-in Period: Like most performance boots, a short break-in period may be necessary for optimal comfort.
The Nike Mercurial Vapor XVI Academy SG Pro Anti Clog boots are engineered for players who rely on speed, agility, and precision, especially in demanding soft ground conditions. The Zoom Air unit directly underfoot acts as a launchpad, optimizing energy return to propel you forward, helping you outpace defenders and reach loose balls faster. This responsiveness is crucial for maintaining a high tempo throughout a match.
On wet and muddy pitches, where traditional boots can become heavy with mud, the AntiClog technology shines. By preventing mud buildup on the soleplate, these boots maintain their lightweight feel and consistent traction, allowing for unhindered movement and explosive changes of direction. The combination of round and bladed studs ensures that you have reliable grip for acceleration, braking, and lateral movements, minimizing slips and maximizing stability.
The lightweight NIKESKIN upper with its chevron texturing creates an almost barefoot sensation, bringing your foot closer to the ball. This amplified sensitivity translates into superior ball control, allowing for precise passes, confident dribbling, and powerful shots, even when the ball might be slick from moisture. These boots are ideal for wingers, strikers, and attacking midfielders who need to maintain peak performance and control in challenging, soft ground environments. Think of critical moments in a game where a quick burst of speed or a decisive touch can change the outcome; these boots are built for those scenarios.
Lacing: Ensure the boots are laced securely but comfortably, allowing for full ankle flexibility without excessive tightness. Experiment with different lacing patterns if you find pressure points.
Initial Fit: Wear football socks when trying on the boots. The NIKESKIN upper will mold slightly to your foot over time, but a snug fit is ideal from the start.
Playing Surface: These boots are strictly designed for Soft Ground (SG) pitches. This includes natural grass fields that are wet, muddy, or otherwise soft. Do not use on firm ground (FG), artificial grass (AG), or indoor surfaces, as this can damage the studs, soleplate, and compromise player safety.
Age Group: Adult players.
Gender: Unisex design.
Cleaning After Use: Immediately after playing, knock off any loose mud from the soleplate. Use a soft brush or cloth and lukewarm water to gently scrub off remaining dirt from the upper and soleplate. Avoid harsh detergents.
Stud Maintenance: Regularly check the metal-tipped studs for tightness. If they are loose, use a stud key (sold separately) to tighten them. Replace any worn or damaged studs as needed to maintain optimal traction and safety. Spare studs are not included.
Drying: Do not place boots near direct heat sources (e.g., radiators, dryers) as this can damage the materials. Instead, stuff them with newspaper to absorb moisture and allow them to air dry in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage: Store your boots in a cool, dry place, ideally in a boot bag, away from direct sunlight when not in use.