As worn by the likes of Ronaldo & Mbappe, Nike football boots are the most popular boots in the world, and you can jump straight to their latest releases by clicking on the images below.
What You’ll Find On This Page:
- Boot Models – Superfly, Vapor, Phantom, Tiempo & Premier
- Nike Boot Reviews
- The Latest Nike Releases
- Which Players Wear Nike Boots?
- Different Price & Quality Levels – Elite, Pro, Academy, Club
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Children’s Nike Options
- Old Nike Boots
What Football Boots Do Nike Make?
Nike’s current football boot lineup is as varied as its number of star players. Currently, the brand silos are the Mercurials (Superfly 10 and Vapor 16), Phantom GX 2 and Luna 2 (Phantom Luna 1 for Women) and Tiempo Legend 10. They each come in Elite, DF, Pro, Academy and Club editions, more about those options below…
The Mercurial is one of the most iconic of all time and known for being a speed boot. Brazilian striker Ronaldo made them popular, with Cristiano Ronaldo taking the mantle to new heights.
Nike Mercurial Superfly
The Swoosh’s flagship boot with a dynamic fit sock collar as worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Jadon Sancho.
Some select-Nike players led by CR7 and Mbappe wear the Mercurial Dream Speed series, now on its 8th generation. Check out the boots below:
Mercurial Vapor
The Vapor is the most popular boot in the world and worn by Robert Lewandowski, Bruno Fernandes and lots of professional footballers worldwide.
Phantom GX
Worn by Erling Haaland, Mason Mount and Phil Foden this is the collarless version of the Phantom, ideal for those who want the Gripknit upper without the sock.
Phantom Luna
The Phantom is designed for the skill players, with a grippy upper, the Luna pairs have a sock collar and are worn by fewer pro players than the low, the original Phantom Luna 1 was marketed as a female boot, but is now for all.
Tiempo Legend
The Legend is Nike’s heritage leather boot, offering comfort and tradition worn by Virgil Van Dijk, Jorginho and Thiago Silva.
Known as Nike’s premier leather boot for a long while, the Tiempo Legend has just switched to a synthetic leather make following the brand’s announcement of discontinuing the use of K-leather.
Premier
Soon to be phased out as Nike goes all in on synthetic leather, the Premier is the last remaining retail option from the Swoosh brand for a pair of premium K-leather boots.
| Model | Quality | Pitches | Linkout |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mercurial Superfly Elite |  Gripknit+AtomKnit upper with Flyknit DFAir Zoom Outsole |  |  >> Get Elite Mercurial Superfly 10 at Nike |
 Mercurial Vapor Elite | Gripknit+AtomKnit upper and Zoom Air outsole | |  >> Get Elite Mercurial Vapor 16 at Nike |
 GX Elite | Gripknit & Flyknit upper Cyclone 360 Outsole | |  >> Get Elite Phantom GX2 at Nike |
 Luna Elite | Gripknit, Flyknit & sock collar Cyclone 360 Outsole |  |  >> Get Phantom Luna at Nike |
 Tiempo Legend Elite | FlyTouch Plus upper Hyperstability Outsole | |  >> Get Elite Tiempo Legend 10 at Nike |
Nike Boot Reviews
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Latest Nike Boot Packs
Vapor 1 Remake
Nike has released the ultimate tribute to the Mercurial by launching the special edition Vapor 1 remake. When it was launched in 2002, the Mercurial Vapor was indeed a showstopper, and in retrospect can be considered as the Big Bang of modern football boots. Its groundbreaking benefits of lightweightedness and ‘barefoot feel for the ball’ are now basic expectations. The snug and narrow fit, plus its indirect benefit of a secure lockdown, introduced the phrase ‘Mercurial DNA’ into football boot parlance.
With this remake, one will get to experience a variation of the Flytouch+ upper used on the Tiempo Legend 10. But at the very least, this 2024 revival includes the external heel counter and the extended tongue piece that can be folded down. Like modern remakes, the Vapor 1 SE sits on the Zoom Air soleplate that is on the Vapor 16/Superfly 10.
Nostalgia kicks in even further with the choice of Chrome/Lime for the release. It was the same colourway worn by the Brazilian Ronaldo during the 2002 World Cup. If one needs a reminder, there’s the R9 logo that can be made visible once you fold the tongue down. The cluster of wavy, embossed lines was of course part of the Vapor 1 look, and fortunately made its way into the remake.
Mad Voltage Pack
Nike’s Mad Voltage Pack put up a combination of striking and sombre and used that contrast to light things up this fall. The release was timed right in the middle of the opening phase of the 2024/25 Champions League. Volt and grey were the themes of the pack, and each silo did its own interpretation of the Mad Voltage colourway.
In this case, the Mercurials went all-out in being the striking one and opted for an almost full-volt look. It was only interrupted by the black outline of the AIR heel branding and the solid fill of the silver bordered Swooshes. Like in previous packs, the Phantom gave the balanced take, using grey for the Gripknit upper and volt for the gradient quarter.
Lastly, the Tiempo tried to be the low-key one by colouring its Flytouch Plus with grey and switching the outline of the black Swoosh to volt. Arguably though, the upper’s metallic finish somehow delivered the Mad Voltage Tiempo some amount of glimmer and shine.
Nike Shadow 2024/25
Black choices for your favourite Nike silos for 2024/25 are now out with the release of the Nike Shadow Pack. The Phantoms and the Tiempo succeed their black with white and black with royal blue, respectively. But for the Mercs, this is the first under the Superfly 10 and Vapor 16. All eyes are on the Nike speed boots as this is their first under the Nike-tradition black Shadow boots. For this Shadow Pack, the chosen accent is Deep Jungle, and as implied by the name it is indeed a deep shade of green that usually colours military outfits and camping apparel.
 | Mercurial Superfly 10 Shadow |  |
 | Mercurial Vapor 16 Shadow |  |
With black, the Mercs are able to somehow shadow the slanted seam separating the Gripknit and AtomKnit on the sides of the boot. And as the dark paintjob dominates the boots, the accent blends in well that it might be easy to miss. Deep Jungle actually outlines the Swooshes, both the one at the front towards the lateral and the small logo deep into the medial side. The AIR logo on the heel is another item outlined by the deep green colour. A brighter shade of Deep Jungle covers the studs and the Air Zoom window.
It’s always a good mix with Tiempo and black. It’s a different material now, I know. But with black the Tiempo is still able to give that natural vibe its synthetic leather is trying to exude. Like in the Mercs, Deep Jungle outlines the Swooshes on the Tiempo. However, it maintains its dark tone when colouring the studs of the Tiempo Legend.
The theme accent takes off its foot on the gas with the Phantoms. Besides the Swoosh on the lateral side of the quarter, it does not show up on any other brandings and logos on the upper. It leaves off the small Swoosh on the quarter medial side and the heel branding with a solid fill of the predominant boot colour. The blades though pop with a lighter shade. The same could not be said with the rest of the studs that have a translucent blue finish.
Who Wears Nike Boots?
The most popular brand of choice amongst pro players, wearers include:
Cristiano Ronaldo
Original headline wearer of the Nike Mercurial, he would have regular special editions for big tournaments & achievements and wore the Dream Speed editions too, in recent times he has been taking a step back from being the face of Mercurial.
Kylian Mbappe
New contender to the Superfly throne, Mbappe has his own Signature collection and has also worn the GS360 and other Limited Nike boots, as well as the MDS 001 to 008.
Virgil Van Djik, Jadon Sancho, Frenkie De Jong, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Robert Lewandowski are amongst the other professional names wearing Nike boots.
What is difference between Nike; Elite, Pro, Academy & Club?
Ever wondered what makes a Nike pair of shoes get an Elite or Academy label? We will tell you about these different labels and what to expect from each version….
The Elite are the best available pairs, as worn by professional footballers. Then you get the Pro, Academy, and Club as take-down versions (in that order from highest to lowest). As you go down each level, some if not all the features in the Elite are either re-configured or removed. This reduces the price each to time you go further down the tiers.
Elite versions all have ACC treatment, a technology applied to the upper to maintain your touch and control on the ball in wet or dry conditions. The Pro, Academy and Club do not have this coating applied to them.
Pro Nike Boots
The Nike Pro boots are the first set of boots under the Elites that represent minor changes from the top-tiers to bring down the price by around £100. Understanding these will help you work out if you can get more value for money by going to the Pro boots instead.
| Model | Quality | Pitches | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nike Mercurial Superfly Pro |  Flyknit upper with DF collarLimited Zoom Air Tech |  |  >> Get Mercurial Superfly 10 Pro at Nike |
 Mercurial Vapor Pro | Flyknit upper Limited Zoom Air Tech | |  >> Get Mercurial Vapor 16 Pro at Nike |
 GX Pro | Engineered Mesh upper | |  >> Get Phantom GX Pro at Nike |
 Tiempo Legend Pro | FlyTouch Pro upper | |  >> Get Tiempo Legend 10 Pro at Nike |
The Mercurial Pro gives significant value for money considering it does feel good, though arguably not as premium as the Elite. That is because the Flyknit upper does not have that Gripknit technology. The Pro Mercurial limits the Zoom Air unit to the heel, with the rest of the outsole traditionally reinforced with an inner board. This makes the Pro less lightweight than the Elite.
It’s unfortunate that Nike is not able to pass on Gripknit to the Pro-level Phantoms. What you get is an engineered mesh coated with a Nikeskin plastic. It’s soft enough for comfort but does have a more structured feel. The quarter is comprised of a neoprene fabric that compress nicely to the foot shape. For those that find the Elite’s soleplate too flexible, the Pro is a welcome change because of its stiffer, more stable midfoot. And while the top GX model has a heel structure where the counter is limited to just the sides for the sake of comfort, the Pro opts for an internal heel counter to perhaps focus back on lockdown instead.
If the Mercurial Pro already gives value for money, wait ’til you get the Tiempo Pro. There is really no telling if there’s a difference in the Flytouch material used for the Pro and for the Elite. Changes occur on the peripheries, and they appear to be insignificant to really differentiate the Pro. The cutouts on the conical studs are less prominent now, though we doubt that really does much in affecting the feel of the traction.
Among the three, the Tiempo Pro is the one most similar to its Elite counterpart in terms of feel. The GX Pro, as mentioned above, has a soleplate that has a rigid midfoot as opposed to the flexible one on the Elite. Mercurial Pro’s tooling feels relatively thicker because an inner board takes up the space left by the Zoom Air unit, which is now limited to the heel. No changes on the stud layout from any of the Nike Pro boots.
Club Options
Quality-wise, I feel it’s better to save up some more and look at other available boots, most especially those Elite old colourways or generations that are now discounted. You are also better served by at least considering the Academy model. The Club still serves its purpose, especially for really young players and if you are simply looking for the cheapest boot possible to get started.
| Club Model | Quality | Pitches | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mercurial Superfly Club |  Textured Synthetic materials and textile collarMultiground plastic soleplate |  |  >> Get Mercurial Superfly 10 Club at Nike |
 Mercurial Vapor Club | Synthetic upper and MG outsole | |  >> Get Club Mercurial Vapor 16 at Nike |
 GX Club | Textured Synthetic materials MG outsole | |  >> Get Phantom GX Club at Nike |
 Tiempo Legend Club | Textured Synthetic materials MG outsole | |  >> Get Tiempo Legend 10 Club at Nike |
For the Club, Nike uses a generic synthetic material, and the brand simply adopts texturing and graphic techniques to make them look like the Elite model. With a generic material also comes a generic fit. Club boots are multi-grounded by default, this means they can be worn on firm grass and artificial pitch surfaces, there are also models with TF outsoles for those playing in older generation, carpet-like synthetic grass pitches.
Nike Academy Boots
The Academy boots are usually the most sold as they provide the good balance between budget and functionality. You can click on the the images below to go straight to our Academy reviews.
Frequently Asked Nike Boot Questions
What are the best Nike football boots?
The Elite models, with all the features, technology and benefits as worn by professionals.
What are Nike Academy boots?
Academy boots are a cheaper alternative that look like those worn by pros but with less quality materials & technology used.
What are Nike Elite boots?
These are the top-end and most expensive models of all their boots that include all the premium qualities and material and are worn by professional players.
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Many Nike boots use Flyknit fabric for the upper construction, this can also be found on many PRO models, but is absent in the academy and club that use cheaper upper materials. In the Mercurial lines, the Elite boots use one piece of 360 degree flyknit, whilst the Pro Vapor & Superfly still have Flyknit, but it doesn’t wrap the boot in the same way, on the Academy and Club the flyknit is replaced completely by synthetic leather.
Nikeskin a thin Nike synthetic layer (a polyurethan film) is also used on many Elite and Pro boots, but is not on the cheaper models, where you’ll find a more basic trophy synthetic.
Why Are Nike Boots at different price points?
The technology and quality of material varies between boots. An Elite GX for instance has the Nike-proprietary Gripskin technology, a special variation of Flyknit with integrated sticky yarns for enhanced ball grip. Such is not the case on the Pro and Academy versions, which does not have the sticky upper and instead resorts to cheaper mesh material with a plastic coating overlay.
Elite boots have the lightest soleplates, with technology removed or the quality reduced, as you move down the scale.
Academy sole-plates often only come in mixed soles (MG) a combination of Firm Ground and Artificial to suit both surfaces. FG and AG are on Elite pairs, with soft ground (SG) only on some tiers, Anti Clog tech only comes as standard.
Designed for different styles; the Nike Mercurial silo suits Speed, Phantom Skill and Tiempo for Comfort. Elite, Pro, Academy and Club at full retail price are around £250, £140, £80, and £60.
A popular choice amongst professionals and amateur players alike, if you like the look of Nike boots, then we can help you find a pair that will fit and perform to your expectations. There are different styles for speed, skill and comfort, and varying options for different price points with different materials and technology, hence the new Elite, Pro, Academy and Club naming convention as well as DF for used to indicate Dynamic Fit collars.
Nike’s Jr. Boots For Kids
Nike football boots for Kids come in all of the brand’s current lineup: Mercurial Vapor and Superfly, Phantom GX, and Tiempo Legend. To cater to the level of physical demand in kids football, the features available in each silo have been made tailor-fit; Pro models are available only in the Mercurials, with Academy being the highest model for the Tiempo Legend and the Phantom. Regarding the soleplates, the Mercurial are available in FG whereas the the other two are multi grounded. Despite this, the stud configurations of the boots are patterned to their mother boots, so the sole looks and performs in a similar way. The only exception to all of these is the Phantom Luna, since even in the adult version the Luna only has an Elite model to begin with.
Tech-wise, the children’s boots use many of the similar features of the adult boot; the upper in the Mercurials and the Phantoms has been made Kid-friendly while the silos’ distinct features like the Mercurials’ Zoom Airbag and the Phantom Academy’s NikeSkin coating have been retained. The Tiempo Legend has been scaled down though with its FlyTouch Lite upper, rather than the Plus on the Elite Tiempo. It gives a more protective, padded feel which should be sufficient for kids football.
A history of Old Nike Boots
Besides the current lineup, Nike’s dominance on the pitch had been carried out by some of the most recognised boots in the history of the game.
Phantom Venom
Nike’s strikers replacement for the Hypervenom Phantom (Kane, Rashford, Lewandowski)
Phantom Vision
Phantom VSN 2 – Quadfit, Ghost Laces (De Bruyne)
The Phantom Vision and Venom were Nike’s power and control boots respectively. It was no surprise that strikers like Lewandowski and Kane were proud wearers of the Phantom VNM while midfielders De Bruyne and Havertz were picked to play with the Vision. These two boots have since been superseded by the Phantom GT a boot designed to work for Venom and Vison wearers together.
Hypervenom Phantom
With a revolutionary NikeSkin upper and designed for a new breed of attack like Neymar Jr.
No one can forget the Hypervenom which introduced a soft and supple, mesh-based Nikeskin upper that was never before seen at that time. It had Neymar for it’s launch and was immediately worn by other stars like Ibrahimovich and Rooney. Despite some early reservations with the replacement of the beloved T90 series, players became receptive to the Hypervenom eventually because of its revolutionary technology.
Magista Obra
The first boot with a flyknit upper, the Magista Obra was designed as a midfielders control boot.
Nike’s patented Flyknit technology was engineered for football for the first time with the release of the Magista, the Magista’s Flyknit upper enabled the boots to have a more direct feel for the ball and none other than the technically savvy Iniesta had become the face of the silo. But perhaps the most spectacular highlight in Magista’s lifetime would be Mario Gotze scoring the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup Final wearing them.
T90 Laser
Total 90 was another Nike silo that was beloved by players, it was specifically known for its striking elements and arguably the spiritual predecessor of the Phantom VNM. Spanning a decade from 2000 up to 2011, the T90 had been part of some of football’s greatest moments-Rooney’s bicycle against Man City, Roberto Carlos’ free-kick against China, and Torres’ record-breaking goal against Tottenham for the most goals in a debut season from a foreign player in the Premier League.
The T90 also had iconic ads, capped by the ‘Take it to the Next Level’ 2008 commercial featuring a first-person view of a player’s progression from grassroots football to international level, showing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic, Ronaldhino, and even legendary manager Arsene Wenger along the way.
CTR 360 Maestri
Tracing the family tree of Nike’s control boots would lead you to one of its roots in the form of the CTR360, constantly being debuted by Cesc Fabregas, it complemented Nike’s other silos at that time like the Total90 and Vapor; lines that were designed for strikers, by being created for playmakers. Specifically for the CTR360, Nike developed a new synthetic leather at that time called KANGALITE that was water-resistant and had better ball feel and touch.
If the Phantom VNM has the T90 and the Phantom VSN2 has the Magista and CTR360, the Tiempo Legend has its start with the likes of the Air Legend. The 2006 boot was made famous by Andrea Pirlo and was also worn by Fabregas and Tevez. It had Nike’s Zoom Air technology which is a cushioning system designed for speed and agility.
Nike Boot History
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Nike Boots UK
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The well known Swoosh logo and the trademark ‘Just do it’ arrived later in the story of Nike, they began life as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964, not becoming Nike Inc until 1978, the company made their first soccer shoe in 1971, since many classics have been created including the Tiempo and Mercurial lines, worn by some of the greatest players to play the game, are you next?
