Nike Football (Soccer) is going full celebration mode with the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite “Solar Red”, a fiery nod to the Air Max 95s 30th anniversary. That’s right—three decades of visible Air magic now finds its way onto the pitch. Who says football boots can’t flex heritage?

The cleat’s wildest feature? A Zoom Air unit stamped with “1995” and “2025,” bridging sneaker history like a wearable time machine. The iridescent outsole screams style, while the color-shifting overlays give off serious “midnight jungle rave” energy.

Nike ditched the old-school greyscale for vivid Solar Red accents—seen on the Swooshes, heel text, and tongue badge. The red hits aren’t shy, but let’s be honest, neither is your game. And just when you thought it couldn’t get cooler, they threw in a matching drawstring bag that practically yells, “I got exclusive heat.”

Priced at $310, the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite “Solar Red” drops May 12, 2025 on Nike.com and select football retailers. Lace up and make history—Air Max style.

This celebratory cleat connects the worlds of retro runners and elite football boots. A bold tribute that’s ready to score on and off the pitch.

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UPDATE 5/12/25: The soccer cleats are now available on Nike.com.

Photos: Vini Jr