Red / Gold Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Boots Leaked
- Release: The next-generation Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 boots are expected to be released in Summer 2026.
- Design: The 'Coral' colorway of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 features a red/coral upper with a large gold Nike Swoosh outlined in black, and an iridescent soleplate, reminiscent of the 'Mango' colorway from 2016.
- Features: The Nike Mercurial Vapor and Superfly will have distinct materials and tech, including FlyWeave Ultra upper and forefoot Air Zoom unit (Superfly) and Atomknit upper and FlyLite plate (Vapor).
Update - Sunday, May 31, 2026: News Soccer Shop LLC has shared photos of the unreleased red & gold Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite soccer boots in the AG version. They are the first in the US to have this next-generation model in hand ahead of its expected June 2026 release. In the background are the white and orange as well as the Cactus Jack Phantom.
We can leak a new colorway of the next-generation Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 boots. The design brings back memories of the iconic Vapor 10 and Superfly 4 models. Big thanks to AllenSoccer.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Summer 2026 - Red/Gold/Black
This picture shows the Nike red, gold, and black Mercurial 2026 soccer boots.
The new Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 'Coral' boots feature a striking look. The upper is predominantly a red or coral shade, depending on the lighting and angle.
This base color is combined with a large gold Nike Swoosh that is outlined in black. The soleplate also features a shimmering, iridescent finish.
Overall, the visual style evokes memories of the popular 'Mango' colorway of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 10 and Superfly 4, which was released exactly 10 years ago in February 2016.
Nike Mercurial 2026 'Coral' - Features
- The Nike Mercurial Vapor and Superfly are going to be fundamentally different boots again from the 2026 World Cup and the next-gen launch, with distinct materials and tech after years of being largely the same. We first revealed this in November 2025, and now the leak confirms it.
- FlyWeave Ultra upper for a contained yet thin touch, forefoot Air Zoom unit for long-sprint responsiveness, low-cut collar returning for the first time since 2014 (Superfly)
- Atomknit upper for a lightweight, close-to-ball feel, all-new FlyLite plate, 20% lighter than the previous Vapor generation (Vapor)
- Price: $250
- Colorway: Light Orange/Gold/Black
The new Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 'Coral' boots are set to be released in the second half of 2026, in summer 2026.
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Norway Debuts Whiteout 2026 World Cup Third Kit
Norway's 2026 World Cup whiteout third kit by Nike was debuted in their friendly match against Morocco. Serving as a direct inverse to the black away kit, this precautionary white alternative is designed to prevent kit clashes and marks the first time in the Norwegian Football Federation's history that the national team has been equipped with three match uniforms for a major tournament.
Norway will not wear the whiteout kit in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Adidas x Willy Chavarria Megaride AG Copa Mundial Sneaker Revealed
Adidas and New York designer Willy Chavarria are set to release a special Megaride Copa Mundial sneaker on June 10, 2026. Priced at 219 Euro, the shoe blends classic football heritage with urban streetwear. The sneaker merges the Copa Mundial soccer cleats with a Megaride sole equipped with Bounce technology for lightweight comfort.
