The Patta x Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite “Black” and “Noise Aqua” Arrive With Pitch-Ready Precision
Both models are set to release this May.
Name: Patta x Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite “Black,” Patta x Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite “Noise Aqua”
Colorway: Chrome/White/Noise Aqua, Chrome/White/Black
SKU: IQ3365-002, IQ3365-001
MSRP: $320 USD
Release Date: May 5
Where to Buy: Nike
The Patta x Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite Firm-Ground Low-Top Soccer Cleats has received an official release date. Built strictly for firm-ground surfaces, the collaborative silhouette prioritizes uncompromising performance and structural innovation for the pitch and strips away excess weight to deliver a highly responsive, fast-paced playing experience driven by modern athletic engineering.
Arriving in colorways of “Noise Aqua” and “Black,” the core of the footwear’s construction is Nike’s proprietary Gripknit technology. This sticky material is integrated directly into the upper, providing an enhanced, tactile feel on the ball that mimics a barefoot touch. The strategic implementation of Gripknit ensures consistent control during aggressive maneuvering, molding precisely to the shape of the foot for a secure, customized fit without the bulk.
Complementing the textured touch is a fully optimized Flyknit upper. The lightweight material is anatomically mapped to the contours of the foot, shedding unnecessary layers to maximize overall flexibility and significantly reduce break-in time.
Beneath the foot, the low-top cleat is anchored by a specialized, sport-specific Air Zoom traction plate. Engineered to translate force into speed, the plate delivers a snappy, propulsive energy return. Combined with an aggressive stud configuration, the system allows for rapid acceleration, immediate braking, and multi-directional agility on firm natural grass surfaces.
