Models / Comparisons / adidas Predator vs Nike Mercurial
adidas Predator vs Nike Mercurial
Differences
The Predator is a control and striking boot, with rubber elements on the upper that grip the ball. The Mercurial is Nike's speed boot, with Atomknit and a snug fit on the Vapor 17 Elite. To control and shoot, Predator; for speed and quick turns, Mercurial.
- Focus: control and striking on the Predator; speed and direction changes on the Mercurial.
- Upper: mesh with rubber grip elements (Predator Elite); Atomknit knit (Vapor 17 Elite).
- Plate: Strikeframe on the Predator Elite; FlyLite with chevron studs on the Vapor 17 Elite.
- Fit: Nike states a snug fit on the Vapor 17 Elite.
- History: the Predator came out in 1994; the Mercurial at the 1998 World Cup.
| adidas Predator | Nike Mercurial | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Released in 1994, based on an idea by former footballer Craig Johnston. | Speed boot that Ronaldo Nazário debuted at the 1998 World Cup. |
| Kind | Football | Football |
| Upper | Rubber elements on the upper to grip the ball. | Atomknit, a light version of Flyknit (Vapor 17 Elite). |
| Sole | — | 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 ball control and accurate striking. | Players who want speed and quick direction changes. |
Price and sizes
| adidas Predator | Nike Mercurial | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from (adult pairs) | 22,00 € | 25,00 € |
| Usual price (adult pairs) | 82,50 € | 90,00 € |
| Under their usual price today | 221 of 475 | 190 of 393 |
| Adult pairs on sale | 475 | 393 |
| Shops with stock (adult) | 36 | 22 |
| Adult sizes in stock (EU) | 36–48 2/3 | 36–47 1/2 |
| Kids' pairs on sale | 233 · from 15,00 € | 245 · from 15,00 € |
| Kids' sizes in stock (EU) | 28–38 2/3 | 27–38 1/2 |
