Black & Red Nike Mercurial Air Max 95 Boots Revealed - Available 12 May
- Release Details: New Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 x Air Max 95 boots in Black/Solar Red will be available on May 12, 2025, priced at USD 285.
- Design Influence: The boots feature a design inspired by the Air Max 95, including wavy iridescent layers and contrasting red accents.
- Technical Specifications: These boots have a Flyknit upper and Air Zoom unit, with tech similar to regular Mercurial Vapor 16 cleats.
Update: To celebrate 3 decades of the iconic Air Max, Nike is once again releasing a special Vapor 16 x Air Max 95 boot, represented by Vinicius Jr. It will be available on Monday, 12 May 2025.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 x Air Max 95 - Black/Solar Red
This picture shows new Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 x Air Max 95 football boots in 'Black/Solar Red'.
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 'Air Max 95' special edition boots feature a predominantly black upper, serving as a base for the standout design feature. Running along the lower half of the boot are distinct wavy layers rendered in a stunning iridescent, multi-colored graphic. This directly mimics the famous tiered paneling of the Air Max 95.
The iridescent graphic appears to shimmer with shades of green, blue, purple, and gold, creating a visually striking effect against the black upper.
Contrasting red accents are used for the small Nike Swoosh placed towards the heel and possibly on the tips of the studs, echoing classic Air Max 95 colorways like the 'OG Neon' or similar infrared/solar red editions.
Nike Mercurial x Air Max 95 Editions - Vapor 16 vs Superfly 10
Tech-wise, Nike's new Mercurial Vapor 16 x Air Max 95 football boots are almost the same as standard colorways. The upper applications make them slightly different.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 x Air Max 95 - Features
- Design inspired by the Air Max 95
- Flyknit upper
- Air Zoom unit
- Same tech as regular Mercurial Vapor 16 soccer cleats
- Price: USD 285 (EUR 280, GBP 255)
- Colorway: Black/Solar Red
- Release date: Monday, 12 May 2025
The new Mercurial Vapor 16 x Air Max 95 boots from Nike are set to be available from Monday, 12 May 2025, retailing at USD 285 (EUR 280, GBP 255).
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