Designed for adult male footballers playing on artificial ground, the Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 16 Academy AG boots offer superior speed, control, and energy return. Featuring a responsive Zoom Air unit and specialized AG studs, they help you stay fast and stable. While optimized for artificial surfaces, their performance on other ground types may vary.
Zoom Air Unit: Integrated for increased energy return with every step, helping maintain speed for longer durations.
AG Stud Configuration: Hollowed-out studs of varying sizes provide excellent grip, stability, and enable quick directional changes specifically on artificial surfaces.
NIKESKIN Synthetic Upper: A lightweight, minimalist upper that wraps the foot, offering unrivaled comfort, support, and an enhanced, close-to-ball feel.
Mercurial Trademark Pattern Texturing: Designed to allow for precise dribbling and improved ball control.
Lightweight Soleplate: Engineered for speed-focused stability, contributing to agile movements on the pitch.
Cushioned Insole: Provides additional comfort during extended play and training sessions.
Exceptional Speed & Responsiveness: Zoom Air unit promotes quick acceleration and sustained energy.
Optimized Artificial Ground Grip: AG studs ensure reliable traction and stability on synthetic turf.
Enhanced Ball Feel: NIKESKIN upper allows for precise control and dribbling.
Lightweight Design: Contributes to a feeling of agility and reduces fatigue.
Comfortable Fit: Minimalist upper and cushioned insole provide support and comfort.
Surface Specificity: Primarily designed for artificial ground, performance may be suboptimal on natural grass or other surfaces.
Break-in Period: Like many performance boots, they may require a short break-in period to fully adapt to your foot shape.
Info needed: Durability specific details are not provided.
Exceptional Speed & Responsiveness: Zoom Air unit promotes quick acceleration and sustained energy.
Optimized Artificial Ground Grip: AG studs ensure reliable traction and stability on synthetic turf.
Enhanced Ball Feel: NIKESKIN upper allows for precise control and dribbling.
Lightweight Design: Contributes to a feeling of agility and reduces fatigue.
Comfortable Fit: Minimalist upper and cushioned insole provide support and comfort.
Surface Specificity: Primarily designed for artificial ground, performance may be suboptimal on natural grass or other surfaces.
Break-in Period: Like many performance boots, they may require a short break-in period to fully adapt to your foot shape.
Info needed: Durability specific details are not provided.
The Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 16 Academy AG boots are engineered to maximize your performance on artificial grass pitches. The Zoom Air unit directly underfoot provides a springy, responsive feel, converting your steps into propulsion for explosive sprints and quick bursts of speed. This energy return helps reduce leg fatigue, allowing you to maintain high intensity throughout the match.
The AG stud configuration is crucial for artificial surfaces. The varying stud sizes and hollow design dig into synthetic turf effectively, preventing slips and allowing for sharp cuts, rapid changes in direction, and stable turns without compromising your footing. This means you can confidently accelerate, decelerate, and pivot.
The NIKESKIN synthetic upper and Mercurial trademark pattern work together to give you an 'enhanced ball feel'. This close contact allows for precise dribbling, accurate passing, and powerful shooting. The lightweight nature of the boot ensures that agility is not sacrificed, enabling quick footwork and a natural range of motion.
Lacing: Ensure boots are laced snugly but not overly tight. Start from the bottom eyelets and pull consistently to achieve a secure, comfortable fit that locks your foot in place without restricting circulation.
Initial Wear: Wear the boots for short periods during light training sessions to allow the NIKESKIN upper to mold to your foot shape. This helps prevent discomfort during competitive play.
These boots are specifically designed for Artificial Ground (AG) surfaces. The stud pattern is optimized for traction and durability on synthetic turf.
Using these boots on natural grass (FG - Firm Ground, or SG - Soft Ground) may compromise grip, increase wear on the studs, and potentially void any warranty related to stud damage.
Cleaning After Each Use: After every game or training, remove any loose dirt, mud, or artificial turf pellets with a soft brush or damp cloth. For tougher grime, use a mild soap solution.
Rinse Thoroughly: If using soap, ensure all residue is rinsed off with clean water. Avoid submerging the entire boot.
Air Dry: Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Allow the boots to air dry naturally at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or artificial heat sources, which can damage the materials. You can stuff them with newspaper to absorb moisture and help maintain their shape.
Storage: Store boots in a cool, dry place. Avoid keeping them in damp sports bags for extended periods to prevent odor and mildew.