{"title":"group_nike-vapor-17-elite-firm-ground","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"nike-vapor-17-elite-firm-ground-soccer-cleats-breakout-pack-su26","title":"Nike Vapor 17 Elite Firm Ground Soccer Cleats - Breakout Pack (SU26)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNike Vapor 17 Elite FG: The Burst That Wins in Tight Spaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the ball with your back to goal, a marker breathing on you and no room to turn. Then you do turn, one quick feint, a touch into the gap, and you're gone before the defender reads it. That half-second is what the Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite FG lives for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the agility line in Nike's Mercurial family, the low-cut cleat for the winger cutting inside and the number ten dancing through a crowded midfield. Where the Superfly chases straight-line speed down the channel, the Vapor is for the player who beats people in a yard of grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy AtomKnit Keeps the Ball on Your Foot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeating a defender one-on-one is footwork, the same way a boxer slips a punch: small feints, fast feet, and a touch you trust without looking down. The AtomKnit upper gives you that touch. It's Nike's lightest, thinnest Flyknit ever, a near-barefoot layer that wraps the foot so the ball sits closer to your skin through every quick cut. You feel the ball, not the cleat, which is exactly what you want when the play happens in a yard of space and there's no time to settle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt Light for Firm Ground and Fast Direction Changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FG plate is made for firm, dry natural grass, the pitch most clubs and schools play on. Under the forefoot, the ultra-thin FlyLite plate strips weight and snaps you into the next direction, and the chevron studs bite so you can plant and pivot without sliding. The whole cleat is stripped back to almost nothing, which is the point: less weight, faster feet, a sharper change of direction. Want the speed build instead of the agility build? Compare the line in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prosoccer.com\/collections\/nike-mercurial\" title=\"Nike Mercurial cleats collection\"\u003ethe Nike Mercurial collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtomKnit upper: Nike's lightest, most transparent Flyknit, for a near-barefoot ball feel close to the foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlyLite plate: ultra-thin lightweight plate that cuts weight and adds snap for fast acceleration and direction change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChevron stud pattern for grip, sharp pivots, and stop-on-a-dime cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-cut collar for a natural ankle range through quick changes of direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to the lightest Mercurial build to date at the Elite tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm-ground (FG) outsole for dry natural grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorway: Multi-Color \/ Black (Breakout Pack, SU26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElite tier: Nike's top-level Vapor build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs About Nike Vapor 17 Elite AG Cleats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vapor 17 is a low-cut cleat. How does the fit run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most players, true to size, with a snug, sock-like AtomKnit fit through the midfoot. It's a low collar, so there's no ankle sleeve to size around; you just get a close, locked-down feel. If you have a wider forefoot or wear thick game socks, try them on with those, and if you're truly between sizes the snug knit means you can usually stay at your normal size rather than going up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThese are firm-ground (FG) cleats. Where can I wear them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn dry, natural grass, which covers most league and school matches. They're not built for turf (look for the TF version), for artificial grass (the AG plate), or for an indoor court (an IC shoe). The FG studs wear down fast on hard turf, so match the cleat to your surface to keep the plate and studs intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Vapor 17 and the Superfly 11?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame Mercurial family, two different jobs as of the 2026 generation. The Vapor is the low-cut agility cleat: AtomKnit upper, FlyLite plate, built for quick cuts and winning in tight space. The Superfly is the high-collar speed cleat built for top-end, straight-line pace down the open channel. If you live on the dribble and the change of direction, the Vapor is your cleat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Elite worth it over the Pro tier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elite is the top build, with the full AtomKnit upper and the FlyLite plate, so you get the lightest, closest-to-barefoot feel Nike makes in the Vapor. The Pro tier drops to a slightly heavier upper and plate at a lower price and still plays the same agility game. If you want the lightest touch and the sharpest cuts, the Elite is the one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prosoccer.com\/collections\/nike-breakout-soccer-cleats%20\" title=\"Nike Breakout pack\"\u003eShop the Breakout Soccer Cleats Pack by Nike\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 4.5 \/ W 6","offer_id":48660226179327,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 4.5 \/ W 6","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 5 \/ W 6.5","offer_id":48635089518847,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 5 \/ W 6.5","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 6 \/ W 7.5","offer_id":48582913097983,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 6 \/ W 7.5","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 6.5 \/ W 8","offer_id":48582913130751,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 6.5 \/ W 8","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 7 \/ W 8.5","offer_id":48582913163519,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 7 \/ W 8.5","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 7.5 \/ W 9","offer_id":48582913196287,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 7.5 \/ W 9","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 8 \/ W 9.5","offer_id":48582913229055,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 8 \/ W 9.5","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 8.5 \/ W 10","offer_id":48582913261823,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 8.5 \/ W 10","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 9 \/ W 10.5","offer_id":48582913294591,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 9 \/ W 10.5","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 9.5 \/ W 11","offer_id":48582913327359,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 9.5 \/ W 11","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 10 \/ W 11.5","offer_id":48582913360127,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 10 \/ W 11.5","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 10.5 \/ W 12","offer_id":48582913392895,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 10.5 \/ W 12","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 11 \/ W 12.5","offer_id":48582913425663,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 11 \/ W 12.5","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 11.5 \/ W 13","offer_id":48582913458431,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 11.5 \/ W 13","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multi-Color\/Black \/ M 12 \/ W 13.5","offer_id":48582913491199,"sku":"IO1560-900-M 12 \/ W 13.5","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/0427\/5199\/files\/nike-vapor-17-elite-firm-ground-soccer-cleats-breakout-pack-su26-5224223.jpg?v=1781907313"},{"product_id":"nike-vapor-17-elite-firm-ground-soccer-cleats-shadow-fa26","title":"Nike Vapor 17 Elite Firm Ground Soccer Cleats - Shadow Pack (FA26)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWeightless, and that's the whole point\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou drop your shoulder and the defender's already leaning the wrong way. The lighter the cleat, the sooner that moment lands. The Vapor 17 Elite feels like a bead of quicksilver under your foot, darting sideways before anyone can answer it. Not straight-line speed. Change of direction, the kind that opens a pocket out of nothing. The blackout Shadow colorway leans in: black on black, a flash of Illusion Green.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAtomknit and a plate that barely registers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNike stripped this one down to almost nothing. The Atomknit upper, their lightest Flyknit, wraps so close the ball sits right against your touch. Under it, the thin FlyLite plate and chevron studs grip and release fast: plant and they stop you clean, push off and they let you go. It's a featherweight package the Pro tier can't match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the winger on dry grass\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one's for the top-tier winger or attacking mid who wins with quickness, not muscle. Firm, dry, natural grass is its home. The Vapor is the low-cut agility side of the Nike Mercurial range, the counter to the high-cut Superfly line. If the blackout pulled you in, the full Nike Shadow Pack runs the darkest silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details: Vapor 17 Elite FG\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper: Atomknit, Nike's lightest Flyknit, for close foot-to-ball contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlate: thin, strong FlyLite; low-cut collar, cushioned sockliner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuds: chevron, tuned for quick stops and direction changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface: FG, dry natural grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorway: Black\/Black\/Illusion Green (Shadow Pack, FA26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: IF8508-001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vapor runs low and snug, cut for a low to medium volume foot, and the Atomknit hugs close from the first wear. If you're between sizes and want a locked-in feel, stay true. Our Pasadena fitting room is open until 8 pm if you want to check first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-dry after every match; stuff with newspaper to hold shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep them off dryers, radiators, and direct sun, which warp the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush off dried grass and dirt before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the Atomknit clean with a damp cloth; no conditioner needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs about the Vapor 17 Elite FG\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Vapor 17 Elite FG run true to size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt runs true for most players, with a low, snug fit for a low to medium volume foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat surface is this cleat for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirm ground: dry natural grass and well-kept pitches. Soft ground wants a different stud setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Elite and Pro tiers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elite is the featherweight build, with the Atomknit upper and thin FlyLite plate. 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