Hey Erik love these videos, it’s what helped me choose the Vapor 15. A recommendation I’d love to give would be if you could maybe do a video after using the boots 4/5 times in matches/training etc and let us know how the new grip and all the other new features on the vapor 16’s are holding up. Keep up the great work!
the ,,prototype'' naming is from the whole bowerman collection. the colourway goes through every sport nike shoe. like runner, sprinter etc. for olympia
Thank you so much for your support man! Unfortunately, I believe Mercurials are known to be a more narrow boot. Some models may be a bit wider than others though so as the Vapor 15 for example!
Nike don't do wide sizes. Only new balance do that. However i would guess these might be better for wide feet compared to previous recent mercurials due to the upper material being softer.
I hear you man. Honestly, this boot feels like an incredible speed boot on foot. Nike has just added one control element (The Gripknit) which doesn’t take away from the speed like feel of the boot at all.
Thanks for the video. Should I get the vapor 15s or should I wait for the vapor 16? Is the grip knit something I should wait for? I feel like the 16s are gonna be pricy when they release, so is it worth it?
Thanks for watching man! So far I really like the Vapor 16. The gripknit is great to experience at first, but I have found that it becomes less noticeable as you wear the boots. I'd recommend them!
Thank you for the video!!! They come out in 2 days (here in Germany) And I was unsure of pre-ordering them but thank you for all the necessary information!
$370 is mad! Nike does it cus they can get away with it lol! $200 in 2006 was high (inflation I know) but $370 plus sales tax sheesh! They're alright in design. Outsole plate is fire though.
Whats with nike only using white or light color with dark/black swoosh.. past year we only had black swoosh.. would love to see a darker color with a bright swoosh
Hey man, what do u think of the soleplate in terms responsiveness and the traction and everything. Does the zoom air unit feel any different to the previous gen
Hi man! The responsiveness feels really good. I've worn them in two team training sessions now and I definitely feel fast and light on my feet. As I said in the video, the vapor 16 feels lighter than the previous 15 so maybe that helps with the responsiveness? Thanks for watching!
Hey man! i noticed u used these on AG and i was wondering how did the soleplate feel? was it comfortable to play on AG or did you feel like they dug into the surface a little bit too much? i was wondering because i play on both natural and artificial grass and i dont know which soleplate should i get.
Probably for wider feet. Mercurial was getting a bit stale so the change in upper material is probably Nikes way of persuading consumers that this boot is different from the 14 and 15s
@@erikedwardson7 alr couple more questions is the grip noticeably helpful? and do you think if i play with these on artificial grass they’ll get dirty?
It’s like how tight they are/do your feet slip in the boots. Also it looks like Nike are trying to improve the responsiveness shoe through the altered stud pattern. Is it better?
16, it’s literally the perfect upgrade from the 15. It only has improvements and no downgrades at all besides a unnoticeable amount of extra weight because it has a more comfortable heel.
Grip aside, is the upper any thinner compared to the 15s? Also, we still feeling the Zoom Unit on these? Felt like the 15s were more comfortable underfoot but the Zoom didn’t add much else
I was using FG on AG! I’ve done that my whole soccer career. I believe there is a slight increase for risk of injury, but I recommend using whatever you are most comfortable with.
You probably haven’t fully broken them in yet but if you could compare, do you think they’re an upgrade in comfort compared to the previous gen? And is the air zoom unit any different, great video thanks a lot
I wear a size 45 eu in tiempo legend 10‘s and they fitted perfect, but 45 in vapor 15‘s was too big and they hurt, it was too much space at the toebox, will 45 fit me at the vapor 16?
Mercurial Vapor’s tend to be more for a narrow foot, but these have more stretch in them width wise than previous models so I would recommend trying these on if you can! They might work for more wide feet.
hey ERIK I have a request I am suffering from a groin injury too and i would love it if you can make a video or share it with us that how you recovered from your injury bcs its really annoying that it takes too long to recover and I cant find the right way I hope you can help me and just more love and power to you brother❤❤
I would say these are best for narrow feet, but I think a medium width foot could also fit. If you have wide feet, I would recommend trying on in store first.
Thank you so much for the good video!😊 I'm wearing a 14s and my feet are narrow, so would it be a problem if I wear a 16s? And does it feel similar to wearing a 14s??
Hey Erik love these videos, it’s what helped me choose the Vapor 15. A recommendation I’d love to give would be if you could maybe do a video after using the boots 4/5 times in matches/training etc and let us know how the new grip and all the other new features on the vapor 16’s are holding up. Keep up the great work!
@@alkicking thank you so much my friend! Yes, I can definitely do a review after having used them for a while. On the way!
@@erikedwardson7 thanks dude I’ll look forward to it!
Mannnnnnnn this takes me BACK!!! Loved seeing this
Thank you so much for watching Justin! Appreciate you so much my guy!
Good video man! Great footballer, greetz from Belgium🇧🇪🙌😄
Thank you so much for watching my friend!
love your videos, man. what do you do for a job?
the ,,prototype'' naming is from the whole bowerman collection. the colourway goes through every sport nike shoe. like runner, sprinter etc. for olympia
Thanks for the info! Really appreciate it
How did bro get these before CR7 💀💀
I don't even know bro haha!
he didnt
These boots are not real but a replica from china thats why he got these
@@Gxldy808 they are real
These are real my friend no replicas here!
Nike vapor 16 before gta6💀
Thanks for watching my friend!
Double digit superflys before gta6💀
Was schwafelst du
@@sinfulbeach3596lmaooo
These boots look very stylish! Eric, do you know if nike has these boots in a wide size? Also, I hope you recover quickly from your injury 🙏
Thank you so much for your support man! Unfortunately, I believe Mercurials are known to be a more narrow boot. Some models may be a bit wider than others though so as the Vapor 15 for example!
Nike don't do wide sizes. Only new balance do that. However i would guess these might be better for wide feet compared to previous recent mercurials due to the upper material being softer.
i'm kinda mixed on this decision. mercs were supposed to be pure speed but they are starting to make it feel like a control boot.
I hear you man. Honestly, this boot feels like an incredible speed boot on foot. Nike has just added one control element (The Gripknit) which doesn’t take away from the speed like feel of the boot at all.
Bro how bad is the gripknit i hate grip on boots is it gonna be that bad or not really
The gripknit is noticeable when you first wear them, but in my experience it wears off pretty quickly or becomes less drastic.
Thank you for this amazing vid! I love Mercurials, so this is helpful for my next buy! Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching my friend!
Hey man, great first look at the new Mercs. I have a question: the front of the shoe the flyknit is exposed? Or is cover by the “silicone” as always?
Hey man! To me it feels covered like usual
Thanks for the video. Should I get the vapor 15s or should I wait for the vapor 16? Is the grip knit something I should wait for? I feel like the 16s are gonna be pricy when they release, so is it worth it?
Thanks for watching man! So far I really like the Vapor 16. The gripknit is great to experience at first, but I have found that it becomes less noticeable as you wear the boots. I'd recommend them!
They are releasing 3 july if you were wondering.
Thanks for the info man!
anyone know when they will release the custom versions?
Thank you for the video!!! They come out in 2 days (here in Germany) And I was unsure of pre-ordering them but thank you for all the necessary information!
Thank you so much for watching my friend! I hope this video helps you make a decision 🙏🏼
Would you recommend the vapor version or Superfly of this model?
I personally prefer the vapor model!
$370 is mad! Nike does it cus they can get away with it lol! $200 in 2006 was high (inflation I know) but $370 plus sales tax sheesh! They're alright in design. Outsole plate is fire though.
Keep in mind that price is in CAD not USD haha. But I agree the top end boots used to be almost half the price they are now!
Would you say the upper is similar to the first gen phantom gx's gripknit, or is it more like a fusion of both mercurial and phantom?
I haven’t tried the phantoms unfortunately!
Love the video. What’s lighter?
Thank you for watching my friend! I'd say the Vapor 16 is lighter
The studs looks to me like the mercurial superflays 5 in fg
Hey man, just wondering how do the stud placement feel when running and doing any sort of dynamic movement?
Hi man! The stud pattern feels really good. Very responsive as Nike have marketed with the Vapor 16.
How much does the upper mold to your foot? The vapor 15 didn’t work for me because my foot was a bit wide and the material wouldn’t move much.
Honestly man I would say so far this boot feels pretty similar to the 15 in terms of fit.
Whats with nike only using white or light color with dark/black swoosh.. past year we only had black swoosh.. would love to see a darker color with a bright swoosh
I agree I think the colourways recently have been very similar. But I do love this one!
@@erikedwardson7 yes they are very clean and refreshing!
Would you recommend the Vapor 16s more than the superfly16 ik they’re almost the same I’m jus having trouble deciding
I think it’s just down to your personal preference! I prefer Vapor’s with the lower cut sock so that’s why I go with them my friend.
Hey man, what do u think of the soleplate in terms responsiveness and the traction and everything. Does the zoom air unit feel any different to the previous gen
Hi man! The responsiveness feels really good. I've worn them in two team training sessions now and I definitely feel fast and light on my feet. As I said in the video, the vapor 16 feels lighter than the previous 15 so maybe that helps with the responsiveness? Thanks for watching!
@@erikedwardson7 thanks man
They look like they more volume and are a bit wider than the 15s would you say that’s true
In my opinion the 16’s are actually a bit more narrow!
Hey man! i noticed u used these on AG and i was wondering how did the soleplate feel? was it comfortable to play on AG or did you feel like they dug into the surface a little bit too much? i was wondering because i play on both natural and artificial grass and i dont know which soleplate should i get.
Hi man! I had no problem using these on AG. They were very comfortable
@@erikedwardson7 Alright! thanks for the answer.
Is the material softer on these or the 15?🙈
@@alexkantioler1565 In my opinion these are softer!
They’re slowly becoming American cleats. 2015 Nike vapor carbon elite aesthetic
Definitely similarities! They look a lot better in person in my opinion
Where you got them from?
They started to loose grip already after a few wears you said?
A local soccer shop here got a couple of pairs early! The gripknit has become less grippy as I’ve used them, but it’s still there.
For the vapor 15s did you have to go or a size up from your regular shoes or were they true to size?
True to size my friend!
Yo on the side of ur feet does it feel tight or lose cuz I got wide feet
It definitely is still a narrow boot, but it has more stretch than previous mercurial models so I think wider feet can still wear them.
Do the studs feel long? They look like they'll hurt a lot on astro turf
Wait for the ag version
I don’t notice them at all! Super comfortable even on turf
what i don't understand is why even bother with making the phantom ?
Probably for wider feet. Mercurial was getting a bit stale so the change in upper material is probably Nikes way of persuading consumers that this boot is different from the 14 and 15s
@@npc2k good point
how grippy is it compared to the phantom gx 1 and 2??
I’ve never tried the Phantoms sadly!
@@erikedwardson7 alr couple more questions is the grip noticeably helpful? and do you think if i play with these on artificial grass they’ll get dirty?
Does the soleplate have a minor anatomical feel like the 15?
I would say the feel of the sole plate of the 16 is very similar to the 15 my friend. I don’t notice a huge difference or anything.
I love nike mercurial vapor, Thank You Video ❤️👟⚽️
Thank you for watching my friend!
Lockdown on 16s better or worse than 15s?
@@phantom.3117 what is lockdown my friend?
It’s like how tight they are/do your feet slip in the boots. Also it looks like Nike are trying to improve the responsiveness shoe through the altered stud pattern. Is it better?
it’s good looking but it’s also like chunky looking at the same time lol
They look amazing in person!
how did you get these?
A local soccer shop!
when are these comming out ?
3 july
date 03.07.2024 at 19 o in Germany but I dont know if there is another release for diffrent locations
Do we have to collab on a video with me in goal!!!!! 🥅 ⚽️ 🧤
Definitely bro let’s get it 💪🏼🙏🏼
How do you have anticipated access?
A local shop got a couple of pairs early!
3th of Juli
is this fake
Nope this is an authentic pair my friend!
These are knock offs right?
Nope these are an authentic pair my friend!
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One day my comment will go viral😢
Shut up
you sound like an amercian but if you gonna review fix up on your wording and facts
The goat is finally backkkkk!!! Would you recommend getting the 16 or the 15 or are they similar
I’ve only worn the 16 twice so I can’t confirm yet, but they feel great so far. 15’s are confirmed great boots.
@@erikedwardson7
Better 15 or 16 ?
16, it’s literally the perfect upgrade from the 15. It only has improvements and no downgrades at all besides a unnoticeable amount of extra weight because it has a more comfortable heel.
Hey Erik! Do you edit videos by yourself, or have you hired someone? I can help if you haven't hired anyone yet.
They look super cool bro
Agreed bro!!! Thanks for watching!
Is there gonna be the pro and academy versions?
Yes
Grip aside, is the upper any thinner compared to the 15s?
Also, we still feeling the Zoom Unit on these? Felt like the 15s were more comfortable underfoot but the Zoom didn’t add much else
fg boots on ag turf hurts me watching this
when will nike release academy’s
How long are the studs?
will there be ag?
We will see! I think they will announce the release this week
were you using fg in artificial grass?…. what are the side effect on using fg in artificial grass
I was using FG on AG! I’ve done that my whole soccer career. I believe there is a slight increase for risk of injury, but I recommend using whatever you are most comfortable with.
Is F50 pros good enought or is it worth to pay 130€ more for a elite pair
I have never tried those unfortunately!
You probably haven’t fully broken them in yet but if you could compare, do you think they’re an upgrade in comfort compared to the previous gen? And is the air zoom unit any different, great video thanks a lot
They look great, i wonder how much will they cost
Thanks for watching my friend! Straight out of the box I think these are more comfortable than the 15's in my opinion.
They made Mercurials grippy 🙏
Finally!
How does it feel in artificial grass? Can it be Fg/Ag?
Personally I wear FG on artificial grass all the time and it’s my preference, but some people prefer AG! Everyone has their own preference.
I wear a size 45 eu in tiempo legend 10‘s and they fitted perfect, but 45 in vapor 15‘s was too big and they hurt, it was too much space at the toebox, will 45 fit me at the vapor 16?
Do you think that this boots fits a little bit of a wider feet?
Mercurial Vapor’s tend to be more for a narrow foot, but these have more stretch in them width wise than previous models so I would recommend trying these on if you can! They might work for more wide feet.
Which one feels more barefoot vapor 15 or Vapor 16s? Good to see you back btw
Thank you my friend! So far I would say the Vapor 16 actually.
Can the ag come out within July 19th?
Not sure but let’s hope so!
Can I use those for co-ed ?
Of course brother 😂
These look like they should be played on some nice co-ed grass
My boy ALWAYS with the cleanest reviews!!!
Big 4L brother!
Where did you buy it??
A local soccer shop here in BC!
I wonder when Nike will add gripknit to the Tiempo 😂
I’m sure it won’t be long before the other silos get gripknit 😅
@@erikedwardson7
“GRIPKNIT THE WORLD!”
-Nike
those studs on ag is asking for an injury
Will there be a ag version at the drop day on july 3?
370?!?!!
@@patricknavarro383 that is CAD my friend. Not USD!
hes so hot
you look like miniminter
no hate bit if you really bought those for 370 bucks and just waited a couple days i5t would be 100 buck cheaper
That price is CAD and not USD my friend!
I wish the heel had more padding like the adidas crazy fast elite, to really lock in the heel, otherwise it looks like the perfect boot
The heel is actually quite padded! However I’ll admit I haven’t tried the crazy fast elite so maybe they are more so. Thanks for watching!
What's the width of these like in the midfoot and forefoot compared to previous models?
Hi man! In my opinion these are pretty comparable to the Vapor 15’s in terms of width. Maybe slightly more narrow around the toe box
hey ERIK I have a request I am suffering from a groin injury too and i would love it if you can make a video or share it with us that how you recovered from your injury bcs its really annoying that it takes too long to recover and I cant find the right way I hope you can help me and just more love and power to you brother❤❤
I feel your pain brother! I will try to include some tips in one of my next videos 🙏🏼
Me after seeing the price: 💀
Keep in mind that price is in CAD and not USD haha
Hey is the sizing the same as vapour 15 or not please let me know.
Hi! In my opinion the sizing is the same as the Vapor 15.
How does it feel when you shoot or pass? Is there a positive or negative difference? 👍
It feels really good! I feel a positive difference with the new gripknit technology
what are your opinions on FG cleats on Artificial grass? Would it be better to get Turf/Artificial grass cleats instead?
For me I've worn FG on turf my entire life. Personally I feel like I don't have good traction with AG and feel like I could slip.
Would you say they would be good for wide - medium feet
I would say these are best for narrow feet, but I think a medium width foot could also fit. If you have wide feet, I would recommend trying on in store first.
Thank you so much for the good video!😊 I'm wearing a 14s and my feet are narrow, so would it be a problem if I wear a 16s? And does it feel similar to wearing a 14s??
Thank you for watching man! The Vapor 16 is narrow as well. I have narrow feet too and they fit me great.
Will AG be released together with FG?
We will see! I think they will announce the release this week
What is the max size??
Would their be an AG sole Plate
We will have to wait and see! They should be releasing next week I believe.
Yes there will be. However maybe not at launch
hope they improve the AG soleplate
We will see! I think they will announce the release this week
How is the last compared to the 15, thinner, the same or wider?
I would say it’s roughly the same width as the 15 in my opinion!
they look great i might get them. off topic you kinda sound like pulisic
Haha thanks for watching bro!
you make them look good tho
Appreciate that my friend!
Really cool
Thank you so much for watching!
@@erikedwardson7 You’re Welcome!
Vapor 15 way cleaner
To each their own!
I think the bones were because it’s going to be a anatomical sole plate though I may be wrong
I just described it as Nike did on their product description for this boot! Interesting though!
@@erikedwardson7 ahh okay I haven’t seen that yet, can’t wait to see a pair up close and personal
Hey bro, i'm just wondering how you got that, cuz i'm leaving the us soon and i'm trying to reach out for these asap
Hey man! I got these from a local soccer shop. They got two pairs early and one happened to be my size!
@@erikedwardson7ty man i got mine too at a local shop
How did you get them so early
A local soccer shop here got two pairs early and one happened to be my size!
How do they fit? Narrow? Wide? True to size?
Hi man! They fit true to size in my opinion. Narrow and similar to Vapor 16’s
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