Fasten your seatbelts—Vini Jr. Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite just cleared for takeoff.

Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior isn’t just dancing through defenders anymore—he’s doing it in his own Nike Player Edition boot. And let’s be real, it’s louder than a stadium full of vuvuzelas. The boot’s upper is decked in a gradient rainbow—from Brazil’s green and yellow to Flamengo’s red and gold—with the words “VINI FLY” stamped all over like he owns the airspace. Spoiler: he does.

The colorway screams, “I’m faster than your WiFi,” while the heel says “Vini Voa” just in case you forgot he flies. His personal logo sits proudly on the tongue, right where royalty belongs. Even the soleplate gets a glow-up—iridescent, rainbow, and slicker than your ex’s DM excuses.

After some minor drama in 2023 where Vini covered the Swoosh (yes, that happened), he and Nike patched things up through 2030. Now? They’re besties again, and this cleat is proof. He’s sticking to the Mercurial series—because if it ain’t broke, just make it flashier.

Vini Jr Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Release Date

The Vini Jr x Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite drops globally on May 26, 2025, for $300 via Nike.com and select retailers. It’s not cheap—but neither is greatness.

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