Models / Comparisons / adidas F50 vs Nike Mercurial
adidas F50 vs Nike Mercurial
Differences
Both are speed boots. The F50 Elite has a thin Fibertouch upper and a Sprintframe 360 plate; the Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite uses Atomknit, a light knit, and Nike states a snug fit. Choose by material and fit.
- Upper: thin Fibertouch with Sprintweb 3D (F50 Elite); Atomknit knit (Vapor 17 Elite).
- Sole: Sprintframe 360 plate (F50 Elite); FlyLite plate with chevron studs (Vapor 17 Elite).
- Fit: Nike states a snug fit on the Vapor 17 Elite and suggests half a size up for room.
- History: the Mercurial debuted at the 1998 World Cup; the F50 before Euro 2004.
| adidas F50 | Nike Mercurial | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Speed boot launched before Euro 2004 and relaunched in 2024. | Speed boot that Ronaldo Nazário debuted at the 1998 World Cup. |
| Kind | Football | Football |
| Upper | Thin Fibertouch upper with Sprintweb 3D texture (F50 Elite). | Atomknit, a light version of Flyknit (Vapor 17 Elite). |
| Sole | Sprintframe 360 firm-ground plate (F50 Elite). | FlyLite plate with chevron studs (Vapor 17 Elite). |
| Fit and sizing | — | Snug fit; Nike suggests half a size up for a looser fit (Vapor 17 Elite). |
| Made for | Players who want a light boot for acceleration. | Players who want speed and quick direction changes. |
Price and sizes
| adidas F50 | Nike Mercurial | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from (adult pairs) | 24,99 € | 25,00 € |
| Usual price (adult pairs) | 90,00 € | 90,00 € |
| Under their usual price today | 263 of 508 | 190 of 394 |
| Adult pairs on sale | 508 | 394 |
| Shops with stock (adult) | 36 | 22 |
| Adult sizes in stock (EU) | 35 1/2–48 2/3 | 36–47 1/2 |
| Kids' pairs on sale | 263 · from 13,00 € | 254 · from 15,00 € |
| Kids' sizes in stock (EU) | 28–38 2/3 | 27–38 1/2 |
