All-New Flyknit Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Prototype Boots Revealed
Dec 18, 2017, by Chris
Update #2: PSG's Kurzawa has shown off his blackout next-generation Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 football boots on Instagram today, giving us the best look at Nike's next-generation Mercurial boots so far.
OK !!! Kurzawa nous dévoile sur son compte Instagram la future Nike Mercurial Vapor 👀🏴💥 pic.twitter.com/177MgfpPGB
— Footpack (@Footpack) December 17, 2017
Kurzawa Reveals Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Prototype Boots
The Nike Vapor 12 features a new upper structure for better control,
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 features an all-new knitted upper, a low-ankle sock-like collar, a completely redesigned sole plate / heel design as well as a very interesting upper pattern.
The Vapor 12 from top view
Update: Two weeks ago, Neymar trained in blackout next-generation Nike Mercurial Vapor XII football boots. Today, his teammates Kylian Mbappé and Layvin Kurzawa also trained in the all-new next-generation of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 12, while Neymar wore his Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 signature football boots.
Nike Mercurial Vapor trio
Kurzawa's boots only appear to feature a higher collar because of his socks... (the collar of the next-generation Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 will have a unique cut)
Kylian Mbappé & Layvin Kurzawa Train in Blackout Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Boots
Close-up with the boots worn by Kylian Mbappé and Layvin Kurzawa.
Layvin Kurzawa and Kylian Mbappé trained in Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 boots, while Neymar today opted for his regular boots.
Seven months after he trained for the first time in blackout Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 soccer cleats in FC Barcelona's training session and one month after he was spotted with blackout Vapor 12 boots in PSG'S training for the first time, Neymar again laced up Nike's upcoming Mercurial Vapor soccer cleat.
Neymar Trains in Blackout Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Boots
Close-up pictures of Neymar's blackout boots.
Even though the pictures from Paris Saint-Germain's training session are anything but perfect, it is nevertheless easy to see that Neymar was wearing a blackout version of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 football boot.
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 boot features a a remarkable structure similar to the one of the Adidas X and a knitted low-cut collar (similar to the Nike Flyknit Ultra). Other details are not visible on the close-up pictures from this week's PSG's training, while the pictures from Barcelona's training session and PSG'S October 2017 also reveal that the cleats come with a sole plate with triangular studs for ultimate speed.
The next-generation Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 2018 football boot is set for a release in February / March 2018.
What do you think of the Nike Mercurial Vapor XII featuring a Flyknit upper? Let us know in the comments below and check out the leaked Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 launch colorway as well as all other details about the boot.
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