Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy TF Football Shoes

Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy TF

Mercurial is Nike's speed line — the boot of wingers and strikers. Vapor is the low-cut version with no collar, 17 is the current generation, and Academy is the everyday tier: the same last and silhouette in tougher materials built for repeated play.

Technology

• NIKESKIN upper — a thin skin over the mesh for a consistent touch on the ball that holds the boot's shape through heavy use.
• Cushlon midsole — foam that absorbs the hard surface under artificial turf, which is what makes the Academy more comfortable than the slimmer tiers over a long match.
• Turf (TF) outsole — short, dense rubber studs for quick acceleration on artificial turf without digging in or catching.
• Low-cut fit — no collar: quick on and off, and freedom at the ankle.

Who is it for?

For the winger and striker who lives on runs and speed rather than short passing, and for anyone playing weekly on artificial turf who wants a boot that lasts without losing the Mercurial feel. If touch and control are what you want, the Tiempo line suits you better.

Sizing

Sizes are in centimetres exactly as in Japan — measure your foot length in centimetres and pick the same number. 25.0 cm is roughly EU 39, and 27.0 cm is EU 42.

Model code IO5002 · Nike · authentic stock from Japan.