Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor XVI Academy MDS AG
The future is yours. Turn dreams into destiny wearing Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 16 Academy MDS AG soccer cleats in Barely Green/Metallic Gold Coin.
The ninth and final entry in Nike’s iconic Mercurial Dream Speed series, the MDS009 channels your unwavering self-belief with colors and graphics focused on success. The distorted midfoot pattern represents breaking through barriers, the blue elements encourage mind flow and performance, while the orange promotes concentration and creativity. The golden Swoosh nods to goals and trophies.Fine-tuned for responsiveness, the next-gen 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.It’s simple but effective, maximizing the effect of Zoom Air and keeping you faster for longer. Plenty of grip too – this AG edition features hollowed-out cleats of varying sizes to keep you stable on artificial surfaces, working in tandem for quick directional changes.Then there’s the lightweight, minimalist upper, which is made from a pliable NIKESKIN synthetic. Wrapping the foot for unrivaled comfort and support, it’s engineered to bring you closer to the ball than ever before. For control, there’s texturing in the Mercurial’s trademark pattern, helping you dribble with precision to evade opponents.
Cleat Class - Team
Mercurial Vapor
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 cleat, 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 cleats with a Swoosh that money can buy, you’re in the right place.
Nike
Starting with “The Nike” back in 1970, the Swoosh’s designs have always led the way when it comes to combining style and performance.
Their modern range includes the ever-popular Mercurial for speed, as worn by the legend that is Cristiano Ronaldo, along with the touch-focused Phantom GT. Or, if you prefer a classic cleat, the more traditional Tiempo and Premier are your go-to options.
Nike offer cleats for all types of surface and levels of play, including their exclusive Anti-Clog editions with soleplates designed specifically for wet, muddy pitches.
Features
• Dream Speed MDS009 special-edition colorway
• Endorsed by Cristiano Ronaldo, Lauren James, Kylian Mbappe, Sam Kerr, Federico Chiesa, Jessica Silva, Vinicius Jr, Ada Hegerberg, Victor Osimhen, Salma Paralluelo, Leroy Sane, Chloe Kelly, Fede Valverde, Barbara Bonansea, Ansu Fati, Alison Gonzalez, and Alejandro Garnacho
• Inspired by CR7’s unwavering self-belief and insatiable drive for success
• Distorted pattern symbolizes breaking through barriers
• Blues encourage better mind flow and performance; oranges promote focus, concentration, and creativity; gold Swoosh nods to goals and trophies
• Zoom Air cushioning with “wave” central forefoot cleats for optimized energy return
• Lightweight soleplate with AG-specific traction for speed-focused stability
• Next-gen chevron and bladed traction for speed in every direction
• Lightweight NIKESKIN upper with chevron texturing for ultimate comfort and control
• Cushioned insole
• Artificial ground soccer cleats
Additional Information
- Quick Ref: 1024429
- Man. Ref: FZ1389-300
Ground Type Guide
Selecting the correct sole plate for the surface you are playing on is crucial, not only for the performance and longevity of your cleats, but also to avoid the risk of injury.
Using an outsole that isn't designed specifically for the surface on which you are playing may cause premature wear and/or damage that will not be deemed as a fault of manufacture and will prevent the retailer accepting them for a refund or exchange.
Artificial Grass
Artificial Grass surfaces (also known as an all-weather surface) usually consists of 3G (rubber crumb) or 4G (longer pile, combination of rubber/sand infill, more realistic to actual grass) and often includes Astro Turf (water or sand-based).
Cleats made for Artificial Grass (AG) will be specifically designed for the extra abrasion associated with synthetic grass. Usually featuring more numerous and densely concentrated studs, sometimes they may vary in height for improved traction and be hollowed out to reduce weight and enhance cushioning.
