First-Ever Nike Mercurial Vinicius Jr Signature Boots Released - Available Now
May 26, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- Release Date: The Nike Mercurial Vapor Vini Jr. Player Edition was released on May 26, 2025.
- Design Inspiration: The boot's design, featuring the colors Black/Dynamic Yellow/Green Spark/Soar, draws inspiration from Vini Jr.'s journey, Flamengo, the Brazilian national team, and the kites flown by Rio youth.
- Key Features: The Nike Mercurial Vapor Vini Jr. Player Edition includes a Flyknit upper, Air Zoom unit, Gripknit toe box, and speed cage structure, retailing for USD 285.
Update: The Nike Mercurial Vapor Vini Jr. Player Edition, the first-ever Vinicius signature boots, is officially available starting today, 26 May.
Nike officially launches the Mercurial Vapor Vini Jr. Player Edition, celebrating his journey and electrifying play style. The boots will be available globally on May 26, 2025.
The boot is named the Nike Mercurial Vapor Vini Jr. Player Edition and brings his journey to life through its "Color of Speed"—an iridescent nod to his game-changing quickness.
"Watching my favorite players growing up, they all wore Nike boots,” says Vini Jr. “For many years I’ve played with Mercurial exclusively — and even scored a goal in two Champions League finals. For my first Nike Player Edition boot, there was no need to move away from what already made me fly.”
Nike Mercurial Vapor Vini Jr. Player Edition - Black/Dynamic Yellow/Green Spark/Soar
Check out the new Nike 'Vinicius Jr' Mercurial Vapor Player Edition soccer boot below.
The Nike Mercurial Vini Jr. Player Edition boots feature a striking design. The main color is black, accentuated by a black Nike Gripknit upper that contrasts Vini Jr.’s kit and evokes a feeling of speed.
The design incorporates multi-colored motifs on the side and heel, creating a unique look inspired by Vini Jr.'s journey:
- The medial side of the boot fades from red to yellow, representing Vini Jr.’s formative years with Flamengo.
- The lateral side is awash in blue, green, and yellow, inspired by the colors of the Brazilian national team.
The distinctive color scheme also draws inspiration from the kites flown by Rio youth.
Officially, the colors are "Black/Dynamic Yellow/Green Spark/Soar".
The phrase “Vini Fly, Vini Voa” (Vini Voa is Brazilian, meaning "Vini Fly" in English) repeats across each gradient and adorns the heel, drawing additional attention to his speed. An oversized Swoosh takes after Nike’s Vaporfly and Alphafly super shoes, doubling down on the acceleration he brings to the pitch. Vini Jr.’s Nike signature logo appears on the tongue, and a fading pearlescent plate finish rounds out the bold look.
The design of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Vini Jr. Player Edition is somewhat reminiscent of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 13.
Previously, Nike had presented Vinicius with a special boot in honor of the 2024 FIFA The Best title, but this was a player-exclusive, non-commercial edition.
Tech-wise, the Nike Mercurial Vapor Vini Jr. Player Edition is the same as the regular Nike Mercurial Vapor 16.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 'Vinicius Jr' Player Edition - Features
- First-ever Vini Jr. commercial signature boot
- Based on the 16th generation of Nike Mercurial Vapor
- Lightest and thinnest full Flyknit upper ever for Nike Football: Reduction of Flyknit upper thickness from five layers to three layers - nearly 30 percent reduction in Flyknit upper thickness
- Unique three-quarter-length Air Zoom unit: Built into the traction plate for springy acceleration and enhanced rebound energy (10% more energy return in each step compared to previous Mercurial models). Features a cascading stud wave pattern.
- Integrated speed cage structure: Keeps footballers’ feet locked in.
- Contoured Gripknit toe box: Delivers precise ball control.
- Improved heel lockdown and Flyknit around the ankle: Create a more comfortable, secure fit.
- Removal of flex grooves from the Air Zoom strobel unit, plus added speed fins to the forefoot of the boot
- Optimization of plate flexibility
- Focus on creating a natural extension of the foot
- Price: USD 285 (EUR 280, GBP 255)
- Colorway: Black/Dynamic Yellow/Green Spark/Soar
- Release date: May 26, 2025
The Nike Mercurial Vapor Vini Jr. Player Edition is now available globally as of Monday, May 26, 2025, retailing for around USD 285 (EUR 280, GBP 255).
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