Catalogue/Nike/Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite FG
👟Speed — FG
92Score

CoreScore breakdown

1,840 reviews · 32 expert tests

Comfort82
Durability80
Performance96
Value72
Fit accuracy85

Nike

Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite FG

Pure speed.

Weight

180g

Heel drop

0mm

Stack

12mm

court

Best for

Speed playersWingersNatural grassElite level

Not ideal for

Artificial turfWide feetCasual play

Best price

$275

RRP

$275

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01

Lab measurements

Weight

180g

UK size 9 men's

Heel drop

0mm

Zero drop

Heel stack

12mm

Forefoot stack

12mm

Midsole hardness

55HC

Firm

Energy return

70%

Higher = bouncier

Toebox width

86mm

Breathability

78/100

Outsole grip

90/100

Flexibility

85/100

Heel counter

3/5

Ankle hold

Sustainability

15%

Recycled content

02

Fit guide

Sizing specs

SizingRuns narrow. Half size up. Lock-down fit.
Size rangeUK 5–13
Width optionsD
Arch supportneutral
Removable insoleNo
Orthotic readyNo

Best for

Speed players
Wingers
Natural grass
Elite level

Not ideal for

Artificial turf
Wide feet
Casual play
03

Price tracker

7-month price history

$275
Oct
$261
Nov
$234
Dec
$275
Jan
$250
Feb
$275
Mar
$259
Apr

Current prices

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$275
Amazon
$283

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04

Construction

upper

Vaporposite+ synthetic

midsole

Soleplate carbon fibre sprint frame

outsole

Conical + bladed studs FG

insole

Fixed thin sockliner

heel Counter

Minimal heel clip

lacing

Traditional

05

What people say

1,840

Reviews

32

Expert tests

91

Sentiment

What people love

Lightest boot available
Exceptional sprint speed
Carbon fibre frame

Common complaints

Very expensive
Narrow fit
Minimal cushioning