Better Than The Elite? - Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Pro Review 2025

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025

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  • @BootWizard
    @BootWizard  14 днів тому

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  • @francescoamici4056
    @francescoamici4056 9 днів тому +3

    Rip for the guy at 10:43

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  9 днів тому

      Hahahaha I didn't even see that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @bootcastpod
    @bootcastpod 6 днів тому

    I do enjoy the toe box of the pro, but the upper on elite is unreal. Snug but also very comfy and accommodating. Great review James!

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  6 днів тому

      Yeah you really can't beat the upper on the elite. Pro is a decent option, but that elite upper takes it for me.
      Thanks for watching:).

  • @AML91368
    @AML91368 10 днів тому +3

    ive tried both on and i actually like the heel on the pro better. i have better lockdown in the pro and in the elite because of the curve it like stabs the back of my heel

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  10 днів тому +1

      Fair enough, at least you found the one that suits you.
      I really didn't get on with that straight heel! Biggest issue with the boot for me personally

  • @anonymoustv5770
    @anonymoustv5770 10 днів тому +2

    I use the turf version of these, fantastic given you can pick them up for around $100 on sale

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  10 днів тому +1

      Nice! I haven't tried the TF but heard good things.

    • @BilliamBujthead
      @BilliamBujthead 4 дні тому

      @@BootWizard I've tried the Pro ag model and honestly am pretty disappointed. After playing pickup once on turf, every time I dribbled it felt like I was slipping and could never make dynamic cuts when dribbling - I always had to take more touches with the outside of my foot when dribbling with the outside of my foot to turn.
      When dribbling even in a straight line I felt I always had to lunge forward and catch up to the ball because I wasn't getting enough traction in the ground. Note that this was on very tight knit turf so perhaps the studs couldn't penetrate/grip as much but still. Next session on the same pitch I wore Tiempo academy FG and had a much better experience.

  • @bkiely7
    @bkiely7 10 днів тому +2

    The biggest issue I have with the elite is the fact the upper gets dirty so easily and holds onto dirt more than almost any other boot I’ve ever seen!
    In Ireland so needless to say I got the all black colour way to try avoid this muddy look being as obvious 😂

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  10 днів тому +1

      The elites are impossible to keep clean!

    • @SuperAzn
      @SuperAzn 4 дні тому

      Yeah I agree, when I watch pros play in the elite vapors I can barely differentiate if they are the all black colorway or the blue colorway lol. Its definitely because of the gripknit upper

  • @leightongardner7822
    @leightongardner7822 9 днів тому +1

    Ever since nike started incorporating knitted materials on their first tier takedowns like the vapor 13, I've always said those are gonna be the best of both worlds... similar overall feel and experience as the elite models but waay cheaper

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  9 днів тому

      I am usually quite impressed with Nike first tier takedown models

  • @derbyyank13
    @derbyyank13 3 дні тому

    The first Mercurial drop downs have almost always be excellent value for money.

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  3 дні тому +1

      Indeed, I think they're not quite hitting the heights of some older ones now, but they're still very good compared to what you pay for the elite. The 12 stands out as a fantastic takedown

    • @derbyyank13
      @derbyyank13 3 дні тому +1

      @@BootWizard True, and for me part of that comes down to them constantly raising the price.

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  3 дні тому +1

      @@derbyyank13 that's a very good point. A €130 First tier takedown is far more appealing than €160

    • @derbyyank13
      @derbyyank13 3 дні тому +1

      @BootWizard Exactly. But that'd mean they'd have to lower the price of their high end boots and they're loathe to do that

  • @shelby7782
    @shelby7782 5 днів тому

    Did you find the predator pro

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  5 днів тому

      Yes I did. There will be a review but there's a lot of other reviews to come first

  • @nicontrack2697
    @nicontrack2697 10 днів тому +3

    I think that the 16 pro is more close to a 15 elite than an actually a 16, which for a lot of us is a good thing, i still think the 15 is a better boot. Gripknit is actually really good, but they should have kept it for the Phantom only and maybe as they don't do leather anymore would be nice to see a tiempo in grip knit, that would be amazing. But the mercurial for me is all about raw feeling on the ball, which grip knit manipulate a bit, if you know what i mean! Amazing boot, BUT.

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  9 днів тому

      I actually don't think it's much like the 15 personally but everyone likes different things. 👍

  • @Antho_Alpha98
    @Antho_Alpha98 6 днів тому

    Hello brother, how are you? I have reviewed its content and it is recommended, I live in Cuba and I would like
    Ask if you could help me with a pair of soccer boots, I need a pair to play, since here
    In Cuba it is very difficult to buy one due to necessity, please read this message and answer me and
    Help me if you can please.

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  6 днів тому

      I don't give away boots. Thanks for watching

  • @shelby7782
    @shelby7782 5 днів тому

    Hello I am back

  • @Andersonkn10
    @Andersonkn10 7 днів тому

    🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @Zaxstar007
    @Zaxstar007 10 днів тому +1

    its funny how the takedown nike football boots cost as much as the top end rugby nike boots...

    • @BootWizard
      @BootWizard  10 днів тому +2

      I didn't know that! That's crazy

    • @Zaxstar007
      @Zaxstar007 10 днів тому +1

      @BootWizard and their top end rugby boots look just as premium as the elite football boots