*Update! The Mercurial Vapor VI is available to order now!*

The lowdown on the Mercurial Vapor V.Nike Mercurial Vapor V

The Vapor V is one of the popular football boot releases of the year. Here’s four colourways set to hit football pitches worldwide.

Already on sale is the Mercurial Vapor V in Orange, Abyss and Silver (the orange one) in Abyss, Orange and White (the purple one) and most recently the Black & Voltage Yellow.

The Mercurial Vapor V is built around Nike Flywire – a revolutionary construction method that uses super-light filaments to help make the Vapor V strong and light.

Weighing in at just 230 grams, the Vapor V features an ultra-light Teijin synthetic upper that adjusts to the shape of your foot for total comfort. And its carbon composite outer works with direct-injected studs to race-tune your acceleration.

What is Flywire?

The Mercurial Vapor V incorporates Nike Flywire, a strong, light fibre inspired by the high tensile cables that hold together suspension bridges.

As you will see in the image, it is used in the medial section of the Vapor V, which helps the upper conform better to the shape of your foot, whilst offering extra support.

Vapor V Traction

The stud at the toe end of the Vapor V is designed to give grip whilst twisting and turning at high speed.  Nike call the studs ‘direct injected’ and the stud configuration should help your traction and penetration with the surface.

Tech Specs

A lightweight performance product built for speed.

Upper:

• Soft, supple Teijin synthetic leather adjusts to the foot shape

• Contoured speed last mirrors the foot shape

• Lace cover increases ball contact area

Midsole:

• Revolutionary internal chassis creates instant acceleration

• Contoured sockliner with EVA inserts reduces studs pressure

Outsole:

• Direct injected heel studs for weight reduction

• Vapor forefoot plate with multi directional traction pattern

Weight: 230g

Availability: Now, order yours here – Buy in Europe – Buy in America

Recommended Retail Price: £129.99, $219.99

Mercurial Vapor Timeline

1998 – Ronaldo wears the Nike Air Mercurial football boots.

2002 – Ronaldo wears the boots in the semi finals and final of the 2002 World Cup.

2004 – Thierry Henry gets in on the act by joining Ronaldo as they launch the Vapor II.

2006 – Featuring Tejin microfibers, the Vapor III comes out out in white and gold.

2008 – A massive year for the Vapor IV as no less than 10 colourways are released including the infamous Pink Berry.

2008 – First pictures begin to emerge of the Vapor V.

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133 Comments

1. Yannick
   June 21, 2009
   11:14 pm

   In response to ryan's comment:

   I got also blisters !
   I hope i’ll get none with the V.. I think to buy the adidas f50i.. what do you think ?

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2. forsoccer
   June 22, 2009
   4:00 pm

   hey where do u find the black and yellow superflys?

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3. samuel ofiani
   June 24, 2009
   10:01 am

   these boots are sick

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4. *Joe*
   June 25, 2009
   7:57 pm

   oioi

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5. JAMAICA MAHHN
   June 27, 2009
   6:38 pm

   In response to shearer's comment:

   THEY COME OUT IN APRIL OF 09

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6. michael
   July 1, 2009
   6:48 pm

   In response to Jake's comment:

   were can you buy this stuff

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7. Fenboy
   July 1, 2009
   7:14 pm

   In response to forsoccer's comment:

   forsoccer – you can get them here:

   http://www.kitbag.com/stores/kitbag_4_5/footwear/bootroom/product_browse.aspx?cid=6984&portal=I5O1MQT8&portal=B6H7JP6B&network=AW&awc=686_1246471877_9e94d3d7fda2880cba71c8a2e4c41b6c

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8. I’m living my life, without you! «
   July 1, 2009
   11:58 pm

   [...] mor, to herlige søstre, og en fantastisk far. I dag snakket jeg og Vita med pappa, og han bestilte Vapor 5 til oss! Jeg ble virkelig glad, har ønsket dem i en stund nå, så blir deilig å endelig få [...]

9. helderc@mpox
   July 6, 2009
   1:52 pm

   ola

   era so para pedir umas chuteiras mercurial vapor 5 brancas
   e vermelho

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10. cr9
    July 12, 2009
    7:06 pm

    Hello I am a Christian ronaldo I like much the brand(mark) nike as that it(he,she) has the best shoes of football and as to my supports the nike I have used all the shoes of football nike jaja and estan very chidos and ami they give them to me

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11. agon
    July 12, 2009
    10:30 pm

    these boots mercurial V black/yellow are great I have a pair of those they are wonderful Now I m the best player on my team inter on junior

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12. nc21
    July 23, 2009
    2:34 pm

    does anyone know the next colorway after the black/yellow ones?

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13. Maff
    July 24, 2009
    12:30 am

    Vapors are amazing

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14. pooace
    July 29, 2009
    9:28 pm

    In response to alex's comment:

    August the 1st

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15. pooface
    July 29, 2009
    9:35 pm

    prefer vapors to supefly as the superflys dont have lace cover and that effects your shooting

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16. momo
    August 2, 2009
    11:36 pm

    dese boots are savage ……but the in soles are too loose and the flywire section gets crumpled up easily…..apart from that there the best boots around ……

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17. Luke
    August 5, 2009
    9:27 pm

    In response to shap's comment:

    The MV5 Is Pretty much A tweaked Version,Changing Things like The looks, Common Breakages , And Not to Mention The Deadly CarbonFibre Heel Things Has been removed, which in many peoples mind was what ruined the boot.I personal think these are a good investment as i had problems with the last Model.

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18. Luke
    August 5, 2009
    9:34 pm

    In response to Xenesis's comment:

    Maximise Profits ? There the same price as last year. And if the 4′s were so great and these are supposedly the same, why arent these great to. Releasing the Same Boot every year would get boring, So why not Tweak it abit. And personaly i like the get new boots each Season and so do many other people,

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19. david
    August 13, 2009
    8:46 am

    try putting lotion on the back of the boot when you first get them then the boot wont rub you wrong and give you blisters

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20. jesus cristian M.A
    August 13, 2009
    8:22 pm

    SOY DE BAJOS RECURSOS ME PUEDEN REGALAR UNOS LOS QUE QUIERAN QUI SIERA ESTAR EN UN EQUIPO PERO NO TENGO TACOS

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21. wako jako
    August 18, 2009
    12:36 pm

    In response to Kat's comment:

    yer man they awsome boots ay i got two pairs

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22. luco willi
    August 31, 2009
    11:00 am

    if they give you blisters then they arent for you…..have to be one of the chosen few to wear them…hahaha
    vapors are slim fitting so if you have broader feet then total 90s would be better, also you have to wear them laced to the top and relatively tight to ensure your feet dont move around inside the boot

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23. Leeshii
    September 6, 2009
    7:55 am

    i’m personally prone to blisters, i just cover my heel with strapping tape and i don’t get blisters anymore..

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24. Jimetinho
    September 8, 2009
    6:45 pm

    dese boots r tight!!! i jus got the
    vapor v black/voltage yellow 2day.nd i luv dem

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25. jarra7
    September 18, 2009
    1:10 pm

    not dilavery from kuwait

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26. Stephen_R_N
    September 28, 2009
    11:02 am

    are these boots thin cause i wanna get them but im scared they might rip and also are they hard to shoot with.
    Which is better talaria or vapor?

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27. tareek
    October 11, 2009
    2:27 am

    very good boots better for players focused on speed

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28. sparks
    November 13, 2009
    11:03 pm

    hey guys well im gettin the vapour v black bolt yellow for christmas i just want to know if there a good boot because ive quite a fat foot and i dont now wether or not they will be good

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29. Mazze
    December 12, 2009
    12:24 pm

    You should tru every boot in the store before you buy one. I made so many misstakes when buyin boots just becasue i think they look awsome.

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30. Raul Carmona
    December 29, 2009
    3:12 am

    I heard that nike is going to make all thier soccer shoes carbon fiber is that true?

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31. kristian
    January 8, 2010
    10:34 pm

    yes it’s true about the carbon fiber.

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32. Gerry The Great
    January 31, 2010
    3:29 am

    Vapor Superfly’s are way better than these boots.
    If u are going to get boots I reccomend getting Superfly’s

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33. Tony
    May 13, 2010
    8:42 pm

    if youre tight like me, buy the talaria, no crap lace cover, no rediculously thin upper, no flywire, just a nice light boot, no gimmicks, need to buy some vaseline and pray the blisters dont get me

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