The Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Soccer Cleats are a classic, go to cleat. Especially for the price point, it is a great cleat. If you enjoy a snug fit, I would recommend true to size. If you are looking for a little wiggle room I would recommend sizing half a size up. I ordered true to size and once broken in, they were perfect. The cleats are nice and light-weight and have detail on top for increased ball control. I love the color-way as its gets attention but isn't obnoxious. I've worn them on turf, grass, and in wet conditions and they proved to be a great cleat.

Nike United Mercurial Vapor 16 Academy
MG Low-Top Football Boot
Put the world on notice with the Nike United Vapor 16 Academy. Designed for the fastest players on the pitch, like Lauren James and Salma Paralluelo, this bold new colourway features bouncy Air Zoom cushioning and an aggressive traction plate for game-changing speed.
- Colour Shown: Purple Agate/Barely Volt
- Style: HF1604-500
- Country/Region of Origin: Indonesia
Nike United Mercurial Vapor 16 Academy
Put the world on notice with the Nike United Vapor 16 Academy. Designed for the fastest players on the pitch, like Lauren James and Salma Paralluelo, this bold new colourway features bouncy Air Zoom cushioning and an aggressive traction plate for game-changing speed.
Behind the design: Nike United
The Nike United Pack celebrates the stars who shine when the game is on the line. Inspired by athletes like Lauren James and Salma Paralluelo, our designers used bold colours and disruptive graphics representing the tenacity and ambition it takes to reach the top.
Amplified touch
The upper is made from NikeSkin with embedded chevrons, which helps provide ball control and truly gives you a feeling of barefoot football.
Fast traction
The wave-like traction pattern works with the Air Zoom unit to help unlock your speed. It takes up more surface area of the Air Zoom unit compared with the Vapor 15 while providing the right amount of grip. It combines with chevron and blade studs to help you stop when making cuts.
Snug fit
We've upgraded the stretch mesh from the previous generation to an adaptable knit that offers flexibility, provides support and brings you closer to the ball.
Product details
- For use on natural and synthetic surfaces
- Cushioned sockliner
- Colour Shown: Purple Agate/Barely Volt
- Style: HF1604-500
- Country/Region of Origin: Indonesia
Size & Fit
- Contoured: designed for a contoured fit, enabling a barefoot boot-to-ball sensation and enhanced lockdown
- Snug fit; if you prefer a slightly looser fit, we recommend ordering half a size up
- Size Guide
Free Delivery and Returns
Nike Members enjoy free returns (exclusions apply).
Reviews (26)
Reviews (26)
4 stars
Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Cleats
Cody - 15 Feb 2025
Product received for free, or reviewed as part of a prize draw/giveaway or in exchange for a discount.
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RH - 11 Feb 2025
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 16s are high-quality, molded soccer cleats. They’re great for the soccer player looking for a tangible step up in quality and performance of their game. The construction is lightweight and provides great feel and control of the ball, enhanced by deliberate stitching and added material construct. They fit quite snugly, and require a bit of effort to get on and off, but on the field, they’re great. The loud color way is also a nice showstopper / attention grabber on the pitch.
Product received for free, or reviewed as part of a prize draw/giveaway or in exchange for a discount.
#productsprovidedbynikeLet’s hope these are made for women or very skinny feet men
Check - 21 Feb 2025
Get out of the box it has a nice sleek purple that pops right after for eye - dynamic looks a bit like Seahawk and deserves to be on skinny feet.
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Nike United Mercurial Vapor 16 Academy