Nike Drops the 155-Gram Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite Football Cleat
The Swoosh’s lightest boot to date.
Name: Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite
Colorway: Multi-Color/Black
SKU: IO1560-900
MSRP: $280 USD
Release Date: June 1
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike’s Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite is the brand’s lightest football boot to date, engineered for speed, agility and precision ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Revealed simultaneously alongside its high-top counterpart, the Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite, this dual-release marks a revolutionary step forward in pitch performance.
Shaving off up to 20% of the weight of its predecessor, the Vapor silhouette debuts as the lightest Mercurial in the silo’s history, weighing a mere 155 grams. Designed with a reductive, track-and-field sprint-spike mindset, the upper transitions away from previous generations to debut AtomKnit — Nike’s lightest, most transparent version of Flyknit construction to date. This creates an eye-catching, semi-translucent perforated finish that wraps the foot like a second skin for a true barefoot boot-to-ball touch. Launching in a striking “Multi-Color/Black” scheme anchored by vibrant white and pink tones, the visual lightness of the upper is balanced by a streamlined, low-top architecture that completely omits an ankle cuff to guarantee total freedom of movement, offering a distinct alternative to the Superfly’s signature Dynamic Fit collar.
Underfoot, the boot employs a bladed traction pattern with chevron studs, engineered for firm‑ground pitches to maximize grip and stop‑on‑a‑dime agility. A contoured fit enhances lockdown, creating a barefoot sensation that amplifies speed and precision. The design is finished with a cushioned sockliner for comfort during extended play, while the vibrant multi‑color/black palette ensures a striking on‑field identity. Launching globally on June 1, 2026, the Vapor 17 Elite – alongside the Superfly 11 Elite – underscores Nike’s commitment to innovation, offering players a boot selection that fuses lightweight engineering with bold aesthetics for the world’s biggest stage.
