Revolutionary | Next-Gen Nike Mercurial 2026 Boots Released - Superfly & Vapor Different Boots Again - Available 1 June
May 27, 2026, by Chris
- Release: Nike has officially unveiled the next-generation Mercurial 2026 boots, set to be available on June 1, 2026.
- Superfly Changes: The Mercurial Superfly 11 returns to a low-cut collar, ending the Dynamic Fit era, and features a new FlyWeave Ultra upper and forefoot Air Zoom unit.
- Vapor Innovation: The Mercurial Vapor 17 is the lightest Mercurial ever, featuring an Atomknit upper and a new FlyLite plate, making it 20% lighter than the previous generation.
Update - May 25, 2026: After much anticipation, Nike has officially unveiled the next-generation Mercurial 2026 boots. It truly marks a revolution, as the Vapor and Superfly now differ completely in both technology and design for the first time in eight years. Moreover, the iconic Dynamic Fit collar of the Superfly has been entirely removed.
- The Vapor 17 is Nike’s lightest Mercurial ever, engineered to maximize explosive sprints and rapid changes of direction in tight spaces.
- The Superfly 11 features the most responsive speed system yet, enabling a marathon mindset for attackers who turn open grass into their advantage.
Nike Mercurial 2026 Soccer Cleats
Superfly & Vapor - the collar of the Superfly is gone, and both cleats have different tech again.
The next-generation Mercurial Superfly 11 and Vapor 17 boots mark the biggest changes to the speed boot line in over a decade.
Both versions have different tech again, after sharing the exact same features except for the collar height for 10 years.
Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 2026 Soccer Cleats
Here are the new Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 football boots.
The Nike Mercurial Superfly XI 2026 soccer cleats return to a low-cut collar for the first time since 2014, marking the end of Nike's Dynamic Fit collar era on the Superfly.
Also, for the first time ever, the Nike Mercurial Superfly 2026 football boot features a new FlyWeave Ultra upper designed to provide a contained yet thin touch on the ball.
Nike has upgraded the responsiveness with a forefoot Air Zoom unit built for long-sprint acceleration. The Air Zoom chamber now includes three additional studs for improved traction during explosive movements. A ZoomX foam sockliner has been added to deliver extra energy return with each step.
The Mercurial Superfly XI is engineered for explosive acceleration and lockdown, targeting players who rely on pace and agility. The removal of the collar represents a major shift in Nike's speed boot philosophy after more than a decade of Dynamic Fit technology.
Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 - Features
- FlyWeave Ultra upper for a contained yet thin touch
- Forefoot Air Zoom unit for long-sprint responsiveness
- Three additional studs on the Air Zoom chamber for improved traction
- Low-cut collar returning for the first time since 2014
- ZoomX foam sockliner for added energy return
- Built for explosive acceleration and lockdown
- Price: around $300
- Release date: May 2026
Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Soccer Cleats
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 football boots are all about speed - they are the lightest Mercurial in history. To achieve this, they introduce several key innovations focused on reducing weight while maintaining performance.
Concretely, the Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 soccer boots feature an Atomknit upper providing a lightweight, close-to-ball feel. Nike has developed an all-new FlyLite plate that is both thinner and stronger than previous versions, contributing to the boot's featherweight construction.
According to the leaked specifications, the Vapor 17 is 20% lighter than the previous Vapor generation, representing a significant reduction in weight. The soleplate uses rounded chevron studs designed for faster cuts and directional changes, optimizing traction for explosive speed.
The entire design philosophy centers on speed and responsiveness, pushing the boundaries of how light a performance football boot can be while delivering the precision and touch expected from the Mercurial line.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 – Features
- Lightest Mercurial in history
- Atomknit upper for a lightweight, close-to-ball feel
- All-new FlyLite, thinner and stronger than previous versions
- 20% lighter than the previous Vapor generation
- Rounded chevron studs for faster cuts and directional changes
- Featherweight construction focused on speed and responsiveness
The new Mercurial Superfly XI/Vapor XVII soccer boots from Nike are set to be available from 1 June 2026.
What do you think of the collar-free design for the Mercurial Superfly 2026? Do you like the Vapor 17, the lightest in history of the silo? Let us know in the comments below, and have a look at the Boot Calendar for all Nike football boot releases and leaks.
Newcastle United 27-28 Home Kit - Early Prediction
Kit insider grhaer9 has shared an early prediction for Newcastle United new 2027-28 home kit, based on leaked information. This is part of a series of his farewell kit designs before stepping away from the concept and leak scene. However, it is important to note that this design is still highly speculative.
The new Newcastle United 2027-28 home kit is expected to feature the new Newcastle United crest, whereas grhaer9’s concept still uses the old crest.
