Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Academy MG review
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This shoe has a 6% penalty on its expert reviews because it has fewer than 5 reviews. This is to avoid that shoes with few reviews unjustly receives high scores.
Learn moreVerdict from 100+ users
Pros
- Snug fit
- Amazing heel clutch
- Reliable traction
- Steady strides
- Light
- Supportive underfoot
- Stylish
Cons
- Needs break-in
- Too tight

71% say it's true to size.
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Notable features of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Academy MG
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Academy Multiple Ground soccer cleat brings versatility into the pitch. Designed to work in artificial and natural grass surfaces, the stud configuration includes a combination of chevron and half-moon-shaped studs.
There are a total of eleven studs: seven in the forefoot and four in the heel. Nike’s Aerotrak technology has been incorporated into the area, as well.
Ball touch is ensured by this soccer cleat’s synthetic upper that features texturing from the forefoot to the heel area. For a second-skin-like fit and comfort, a lining wraps around the player’s foot.
Reinforcing this is a central lacing system that also helps with fit customization and lockdown.
Customizable fit
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Academy MG carries a central lacing system that serves as a fit customization tool.
Form-fitting hug
The upper of this Nike soccer cleat is constructed from a soft synthetic material. This upper element brings comfort as it wraps around the wearer’s foot.
The material also comes with texturing from the toe to the heel area for enhanced touch especially for a speedy play session. Reinforcing comfort and bringing a second-skin-like fit a lining which also envelops the wearer’s foot.
Mercurial Vapor 13 Academy MG: A shoe that bites!
Designed to deliver traction and grip for artificial grass and natural grass surfaces, this Nike Mercurial’s outsole carries a combination of chevron and half-moon-shaped studs.
It is also infused with the Three Stripe’s Aerotrak technology. There are a total of eleven integrated into the area. Seven are found in the forefoot and four are placed in the heel.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Academy MG in colors
The Mercurial Vapor 13 Academy from Nike is available in several colorways including:
- Black/ Black
- Laser Crimson/ Laser Crimson/ Black
- White/ Metallic Silver/ Chrome
- Blue Hero Obsidian/ White
- Black/ Cool Grey/ Metallic Cool Grey