Revolutionary or OVERHYPED? - Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite - Review + On Feet

[@omrac]

I could not believe my eyes! Although it was just for a split second, I'm so delighted to know that string bag ratings ARE BACK! 😆

[@Joshh_2001]

Great to see both Adi and Nike at the pinnacle of innovation, both carbitex and air zoom is some seriously well designed and implemented tech

[@agentfries1560]

@Teamgeist but not correctly

[@aplelab4708]

what if they where combined 🤯

[@li._.dub_-]

@@aplelab4708 boot price: $1000

[@mougi.a8185]

@@li._.dub_- €1500*😂

[@horchatakevin]

I think this boot really improved in cornering, mainly because of the stud pattern and the zoom unit because it springs down when stepping giving u a lower center of gravity and car people know that lower center of gravity gives better cornering and the fact that it's lighter means it could be a bit snappier. Just my thoughts though.

[@GoodGathering]

It was between the Mercurial Vapor and the Legend Tiempos. I absolutely loved the additional padding/cushion for high touch points on the boot for the tiempos. However, I felt the tiempos were ever so slightly more narrow/tight. The Mercurial Vapors were SUPER comfortable, to the point where I was shocked. It doesn't have additional padding or much protection vs the Tiempos. However, the comfort factor was enough for me to go with the Mercurials.

[@pederklevjer8630]

Do you think the AG version will be as revolutionary AND feel the same as the FG version?

[@owenmacgillivray8404]

And will the ag stud pattern be the same?

[@prismatic3695]

Haven't watched the video but the ag stud pattern is probably gonna be the same as it is on the current tiempo and gt2.

[@stephenwang3937]

@@owenmacgillivray8404 The new ag will look like the a hybrid from the vapor 13 AG-pro and the Phantom GT AG-pro

[@julianweidmann3667]

The ag sole plate wil also have zoom. They are also reverting back to the ag plate

[@andrewpalmer1873]

I'm sooo excited for the ag plate of this!

[@hectorgutierrez7063]

I feel like this is what the phantom GT should’ve been, a softer less aggressive Mercurial. They really veered off where they were heading w/ the mercurial with this one.

[@fahmidamona5228]

Mercurial is narrow as fu*k man! I have these boots, the forefoot is really narrow, the toe - box is narrow the overall fit is weird, I donno the heel area is Shallow, and the studs are literally 2mm longer than any other boots, but.... The lockdown is great, the touch on the ball is Barefoot and comfy. Overall, good boot snug and comfortable fit. I give this a - 7.7 / 10

[@johnepayne]

This boot is definitely one I will be picking up for fall season. Love the videos keep up the hard work.

[@GoodWillRacing]

Zoom v Carbitex is a much needed comparison

[@fevangelista10]

I think Nike lost a chance with this vapor without making it different from the superfly, except for the sock. I thought they could reintroduce the stand alone tongue as they did with the zoom ultra prototype

[@jfreeko]

Agreed

[@josemejia6093]

I mean yeah, the only difference between the two is the collar. Which most people would prefer the Superfly

[@fdgfdg2055]

I don’t see a problem with it I like the socklike tongue without being blistered by the collar

[@chanchaniceman]

I would have liked if they just kept the updated Vaporposite upper on the Vapor while superfly have full flyknit. Stand alone tongue would be awesome tho but then Nike wouldn’t do it cuz they’ll say it’s obsolete

[@JRCP144]

@@josemejia6093 If you've ever seen a player break an ankle wearing a superfly, you'd know why someone would want to avoid them.

[@CC-2265]

Just hopped back on the channel and after 4 years…you have still stayed true!

[@chanchaniceman]

Been watching this dude for 8-9 years and if anything easily the only channel I can watch on a daily basis. He’s grown well and his channel grew but he have stayed true to his formula by just making subtle changes

[@harveyymcmb]

They need to go back to the upper that was used for the mercurial 13!! hugged the toe/metatarsal area so much better !

[@messishaanika7698]

Josh owes us another mercurial review All he’s done is gush about the zoom unit that’s allowing

[@jeziahyadig7878]

Ive already got mine, best looking boots I’ve ever seen

[@donalodoherty5673]

Most new balance looking mercurials ive seen!

[@SeaBear161]

In other words, they have a proper answer to Adida's carbitex now that is proprietary and well-executed. Sick!

[@lucasjohnson3207]

Will the new mercs be customizable? Also which do you prefer the superfly or vapor?

[@iamfrxstyy]

Probably later on, and he prefers vapors.

[@dar2977]

ACC..."play a match at the bottom of the ocean you should be good to go."

[@spade6240]

Even though I’ll probably end up getting the elites I’m very excited to see what the pro model is like. Should they be of simmilar performance I might just go and save a couple bucks

[@Jd-nc4uh]

So you might not get elites

[@spade6240]

@@Jd-nc4uh have they shown the pros?

[@Jd-nc4uh]

@@spade6240 if they are the same as the youth pro model its still pretty thin, just a lil more break in time i would assume, not too sure if pros will have zoom air since youth sizes were never going to get it in any tier regardless

[@luk303]

I am very conflicted about the idea behind the air unit. The whole concept of „bounce back“ or energy return works wonders if you run straight lines like marathon runners; exactly because of that compression and decompression system the nike alphaflys are without a doubt the „fastest running shoes“ in the world. But the nike alphaflys are also notoriously unstable, exactly because of that energy return system. Try and run a slalom in high speed with the alphaflys and you’ll end up with sprained ankles guaranteed. Now, the air technology in the new mercurials are either just a functionless gimmick or they actually work in some noticeable way (which btw if you actually feel the air unit, then there must be compression and decompression) which will eventually lead to instability. I am sure though that if the technology actually has an effect it’s probably minimal so the instability factor too. But going forward, I think this will end up a dead end for nike or one time swoop. These shoes will have no effect on speed like the alphaflys, obviously. But I also don’t think the boots have enough compression and decompression that its actually noticeable in a way that goes beyond the „placebo“ affect (I know the term is not 100% correct in this example, but you get the point). It is very likely this is just further marketing in the shadow of dynamic obsolescence.

[@ashwithnohitbox3562]

The zoom air bags that the alphaflys and the mercs have are very different with 2 goals in mind. The alphaflys instability comes from the very large zoom unit that is fully exposed along with a ton of foam around it and with a pretty high ride height. The mercurials won't have the same instability issues the alphaflys have because this zoom unit is built into the strobel unit, is significantly smaller and it's caged and segmented. Plus this zoom air unit is specifically designed to handle the sharp cuts and constant side to side movement that players will take while playing.

[@SeaBear161]

I think it will see favor mostly in terms of long-term foot pain prevention. Goodbye stud bite, I've got suspension bby

[@luk303]

Thanks for the reply! I am aware that the alphaflys, which basically have three layers of energy return one of them being the air unit, and the mercurials do not have the same air unit nor the same feel to them. That was not my point, though. My point was that given x amount of energy return that also must come with x amount of instability. Energy return without any loss in stability is physically impossible. That is what my rant is all about. Either these shoes have good measurable bounce or energy return which will then ultimately lead to more instability or they don’t have noticeable energy return which means it’s just a gimmick; another way of dynamic obsolescence (like minimal changes in the iPhones to entice more people leaving their iPhone 12 for a minimally changed iphone 13)

[@JRCP144]

@@SeaBear161 Agree, as a 7s rugby referee the idea of having an air cushion built into my boots when I'm spending multiple hours over consecutive days running on rock-hard ground... heck yes that sounds revolutionary. The increased level of instability would have to be pretty bad to cancel out that benefit.

[@franciscofrota7735]

Curious for what the takedown models will offer

[@aeugh..]

Same

[@conormcmanus4345]

There on the Nike app well the pro is anyway and it’s so ugly nothing like the elite

[@imre6161]

I think the elite socks from vapor 14

[@mygeneral5264]

@@conormcmanus4345 Do they have the nike mercurial vapor 15 Turf available on the app as well ?

[@chanchaniceman]

Kinda wish they had a separate upper for the Vapor and superfly but all in all a good video and an exciting generation of mercurials

[@ivandesember9773]

we miss the playtest video with the 99 shoot power

[@FootballUK11]

Do they still have the anatomical sole plate now there’s the zoom unit? Probably one of my favourite features of the past few vapors so I’d hope they’d keep it.

[@cavistunnavevo364]

The ACC part playing match at the bottom of the ocean got me🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@osareme2462]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 most useless tech ever

[@rizjeuchiha3439]

Hmm...a little bit of width? Do you recommend this to wide footed players?

[@Hero-and-Hooligan]

They remind me of the 1990s Nike uptiempo Scotty pippen basketball shoes with the "Air " written on it lol

[@kayaedwards.]

“If you need to play a match a the bottom of the ocean, you should be good to go.”😭😭🤣

[@TheGivemethattaco]

I’m hoping zoom finds its way to the next Tiempo.

[@GoodWillRacing]

Or at least we get an AG-Pro “Tiempo” style tooling

[@tbn1996]

These can’t be better than the Speedflows.

[@smallcock269]

The speed flows spring back energy but the mercs do make it feel smooth, listen boy

[@matteoludes9600]

When is the Take down-Version coming?

[@RHaidar-PJ]

Vapor vs Superfly which should I buy? Thanks Josh

[@danielbrown3449]

Wish these came in indoors, they always make the best workout shoes.

[@milesrankin8122]

Great review, cheers Geoff

[@simonrumpl]

Hi Josh, can you please review the new german brand imotana? They claim to produce custom fit boots for everybody and this sounds pretty interesting to me 🤔

[@sander16v11]

I miss the old vapors with the sexy carbon plates

[@jeffg490]

Would insoles fit with the zoom unit?

[@EvanB1260]

Wondering the same thing

[@Shuddho1980]

That mesh upper with a speed cage below it seems to be ‘borrowed’ from the Puma Ultra 1.3/1.4 formula. Even the upper material looks a bit similar.

[@leighanncheung6072]

You should do a take down tier list… Keep up the great work Josh!

[@steepussteep4218]

A LOT of similar visual characteristics to the nb furon. First thing I think about when I see them up close.

[@Petardi1997]

I recently purchased a pair of Vapor 15 Elite and have encountered a problem. The collar is too wide and playing on synthetic is a problem since rubber pellets get in. Have any of you experienced the same problem ?

[@jasonfoerster9935]

I respect your opinion nor because you aren’t afraid to be negative about a new boot.

[@jasonfoerster9935]

More

[@fifaislife963]

Do you think the takedowns will have the Air Zoom technology (Club, Academy, Pro)? If they don't, the AIR decal on the side would be a bit of odd on the shoe

[@vhirch6260]

they definitely won't have the technology but I'm guessing they'll just remove the air branding on the takedowns, I'm not 100% sure though

[@oliviaxjaramillo]

Josh will you be reviewing the Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Pro?

[@salvadorchavez5543]

Hey josh you should do lineage videos on cleats, I would really like to see a side by side comparison of all of the previous tiempos

[@danimalman3]

I think it would be cool if nike made a match mercurial version of these.

[@Onestopshop1994]

Josh: acc tech play in the bottom of the ocean Nike: thank a lot ads for free and very effective

[@Ruzzer-ur8mi]

are they good for wide feet? old mercurials and adidas speedflow are too tight for me

[@adel_bs229]

Making a difference between the vapor and the superfly is chances and nike is werner

[@jaden9389]

Do you think these are more responsive and feel more explosive than the adidas carbitex soleplate?

[@victorvelasquez3851]

I’m a size 10 do you recommend going half a size big on the shoe ?

[@juliefrancisco2240]

when will the pro version be released?

[@longylongy16]

Great video are these good for people with flat feet?

[@erlendm1320]

Will the ag boots have the air zoom unit aswell??

[@hippolytetenailleau5850]

Obviously. Imagine taking off the major asset of your product. You won’t be selling any

[@matorojus]

@@hippolytetenailleau5850 adidas doesn’t do carbon on its ag x speed flows so don’t be so sure

[@duck1x]

Maybe the tech is cool but Something about it just doesnt sit right with me. I'm usually the 1st to get the new boots as i'm a Superfly/Merc fanatic but I think i'll stick to the superfly 8.

[@c4jayden]

do they fit true to size?

[@nonder92]

Sweet Jesus I wish I was younger again so I can justify buying these. What a masterpiece ❤️

[@hengzhihen9548]

hey man, age dont matter, class is forever. just get them and enjoy :))

[@nonder92]

@@hengzhihen9548 I have to get rounded studs instead of the chevron style on mercurials because of my acl a few years back

[@hengzhihen9548]

@@nonder92 ah mate, ACL sucks dude. Two of my mates have got ACL from football earlier this year and have yet to return. If you need to have rounded studs you can always opt for the AG version of the vapor 15, i have seen a few on the internet

[@georgi.georgiev]

Why there is such severe shortage of Pro TF mercurials (at least in Europe) ? I literally can’t find the Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro TF in my size and I guess it will be the same with the 15’s.

[@mohammadalghazo3237]

How do u think the cheaper versions will compare to this one?

[@simonbiggit6475]

Do you think these could be used on AG/are they better to use on AG than previous generations?

[@redeye8526]

Still blades so no

[@nobih1875]

The triangles wouldn’t be good because they will stick too much

[@mrnew7067]

Yo guys I really need ur advice should I buy speedflow.2 or predator edge.2 Pls let me know Plus I kinda got a wide feet

[@iamfrxstyy]

Would go with Speedflow, however predators are apparently cheap in my area. $64 for the predators .2

[@brandonlobos9735]

Great video Jonathan !!

[@fahmidamona5228]

😂 he's not Jonathan, he's Joshua 😂😂

[@josemejia6093]

Should I get the Vapor 14’s or the new 15’s?

[@chanchaniceman]

If your budget allows it go for the Vapor 15 if not just buy any of the Vapor 14 on sale which is still a great pair of boots despite not having the insane zoom air tech. Which also helps you to wait given these boots will go on sale

[@RCF_GH0ST]

You should review the mercurial victory 2

[@PhinestSyzygy]

Would this be a good option for hard ground to reduce stud pressure?

[@Whereswolly-hl5kk]

Hey Man. How would these compare to the Puma Ultra 1.4 or Ultra Ultimate.

[@hippolytetenailleau5850]

Nike really saw Adidas and Puma get better and decided to kill the competition

[@daralcantara1860]

Kill? No way...

[@KutlwanoTau]

The Vapor’s structure is the same as the New Balance Furon But 🔥tho

[@edwinvargas4653]

You know when they come out cuz in the Nike app it still says “coming soon”

[@atriana2]

Hey Josh, would you pick these over the mizuno morelia neo iii beta mij?

[@tsk_sebas05]

Do they feel exactly like the 14’s?

[@seyitojuoluwasakin1365]

Miss watching Play test Videos 😔

[@jocsanschray007]

My biggest worry for these boots is that the air pocket will pop after a few uses :(

[@Tonix0102]

I bought elite ones 2 weeks ago and that just happened to me, only on the right boot... Should I return them?

[@alexstekcub]

@@Tonix0102 well… duh

[@flaco2746]

What do you mean air pocket?

[@MrRrosale2]

Pre ordered early july and still waiting on them to come in.

[@SomSovan]

Thanks Josh for another awesome review. I have a question about fit. Your buddy Jay Mike said that the toe box is a bit higher and more roomy (which I like because of my big toes). So I just wanted to know if you notice the same thing. I've worn Vapors before and they fit nicely after broken in. By the way, I've been a fan for years and glad that your channel is still growing nicely. Keep up the great work!

[@vitamind2382]

5:46 idk if this counts but all my friends Nike air max 270’s air pockets popped lmao.

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Not the same thing at all. Air Max and Zoom Air are very different.

[@kobegaming9220]

Bruh I ordered a pair the day they came out and they still haven’t even gotten to the warehouse

[@eduardomendoza2989]

Sameee

[@Inside_Kartingg]

Hi josh, why have you went down to 1080p?

[@Pointmikecalibre]

The heel blades remind me of what someone's teeth would look like after a mistimed goalie punch.

[@supernovaboom7326]

Hey Josh, how would say they compare to the x speedflow?

[@iamfrxstyy]

He prefers it over speedflow

[@DetronizedHD]

Joey has been going to the gym it seems

[@mightysounder24]

Would you recommend these or the phantom gx elite?

[@Jefferson-kd6it]

Thank you for all the info. But Does it have the anatomical sole still ?

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Yes it does!

[@Jefferson-kd6it]

@@Soccerreviewsforyou thank you so much was trying to find this out . Keep up the great work !

[@gabrielb1152]

Would u choose this mercurial vapor 15 or the mizuno morelia DNA ?

[@rossimessi1]

Is this going to end up a mythical boot. Or are they going to roll this out to all there top boots?

[@quingrobbel5799]

Kind of looks like a new balance boot

[@kmush654]

Good pair of turfs ?

[@ev1627]

I wonder if the turf and indoor versions will have zoom as well

[@danviv64]

The Turfs already had air zooms in them.

[@ev1627]

@@danviv64 I mean like exposed and more than 80%

[@ev1627]

@@danviv64 I looked it up and it’s mainly foam. Maybe they’re also calling their foam zoom or there’s a tiny bit of zoom so they can get away and call it zoom tech but zoom is like the air bubble with pillars that get squished and they’re mainly exposed

[@danviv64]

@@ev1627 Nike put the Air Zoom in the heel area instead of the forefoot, which it makes it hard to tell how effective it is. Hopefully, they'll move them into the forefoot in turfs as well.

[@ev1627]

@@danviv64 yea that’s what i meant to say I was mentioning m! I couldn’t explain it so well 😭 hopefully they make the whole sole possible I used to play soccer with a pair of “all out zoom fly knit running shoes” because they reminded me of the superfly 4s

[@PuraVidaMasVida]

In hand is the AIR on the side of it very much so red?

[@jonathanlopez3461]

Will there be academy, pro, and elite versions available?

[@levichavers10]

Do you know if the AG Vapor 15 is like the AG Vapor 13?

[@christineboling2463]

Don’t sleep on ACC finally can play in the heart of a volcano

[@dave-ld8mo]

Hey Josh I don't know if you have access to a decathlon store. If you do it would be really interesting if you could test a few pairs of their in house football boot brand KIPSTA. If I remember correctly you already tested Walmart as well as Sports Direct (Sondico) football boots and I enjoyed both videos. While the quality of those brands was not on par with products from the main sportwear giants, I am quite optimistic with decathlon. They tend to use latest tech in their products while offering them for half the price. I haven't tried their footballboots yet, but I have tried the top end products of their in house tennis (Artengo) as well as padel tennis (Kuikma) lines. For those sports at least in my opinion there is nothing better in terms of value for money. I also heard positive reviews about their in house bicycle brands. That's why I would love to hear your opinion about their football boots

[@Eezy345]

Can the currex cleat pro insoles work with these or will they affect the performance of zoom air unit??

[@johntubalado7236]

from a performance standpoint which of the technologies do you think provides more benefit the zoom on these or the carbitex on the x speedflow?

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

When it comes to true performance gains, I would argue neither. You can definitely feel both pieces of tech though.

[@jasonmason6910]

Can wait to try it

[@Garcia.234]

Will these be extremely limited hoping to get a pair i like this color way not to resell but i think the resellers will beat me

[@Icon137]

Josh is this a wearable finish ??? Please please please lmk lol

[@tx95]

Where they are manufactured ?

[@Djpivaral]

Will you be doing a video on the Pro model?

[@Soccerreviewsforyou]

Of course!

[@kornratha3531]

Should I get the vapor14 of vapor 15