The Nike Mercurial Vapor “Future DNA Mercurial” brings classic Nike Football design to one of the brand’s latest on-pitch innovations.
Originally released in 2009, the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly was the lightest, fastest iteration of the Nike Mercurial at the time. It also served as a glimpse into the future of Nike football boots. For the first time on a boot, the original Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly incorporated next-generation Nike Flywire technology in a streamlined upper. The purpose of the filament and fibre technology was to serve as a second skin. It offers a lightweight, stronger and more dynamic fit. It also housed a carbon fibre sole plate that reacted to the need for speed with strategically-configured blades for superior footing and quick cuts in any direction.
Paying tribute to its predecessor’s Max Orange and Metallic Silver colorway — debuting only on the pitch by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Nike Mercurial Vapor “Future DNA Mercurial” sees modern upgrades on a classically fast boot with the addition of high-tenacity yarns on the upper (an elevated version of the Nike Flywire technology used on the original). This keeps the boot from stretching. The 2020 iteration also has All Conditions Control to prevent the boot from being porous.
The boot is the second release from Nike Football’s Future DNA Pack, in which current performance boots pay homage to a classic Nike Football design. What do you think of this modern take on a classic design? Does the new Mercurial Vapor strike the right notes for you? We’re particularly impressed by the more technical aspects of the shoe’s construction and look forward to seeing more in the coming months as the football season gets going again – we’re keeping our fingers crossed here!
