GS Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy
The GS Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy (IO1467-600) released Monday, August 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET for $65 retail. It's in stock at 3 of the 3 retailers Just Drops tracks.
Lowest resale ask: $87 on Flight Club (Nov 10, 2026)
Colorway: Bright Crimson/Blur · Style code: IO1467-600 · Release date: August 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET · Retail (Nike US): $65 · Availability: Available now
Source: Nike.com · listed Aug 10, 2026 · date unchanged · stores checked Nov 10, 4:43 PM ET
Where to buy: Nike · Tracked at 3 retailers · Nike release dates
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About the GS Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy
This is the artificial-grass version of the Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy in big kids' sizing. The upper uses NikeSkin, the thin synthetic layer Nike applies across the Mercurial line to keep the barrier between foot and ball minimal, which is where the barefoot framing in the brand's copy comes from. Underneath sits a lightweight plate, and the studs on that plate are hollowed out rather than solid, which Nike says improves traction on harder synthetic surfaces. Additional studs across the forefoot are there for acceleration and changes of direction. The collar is cut low, lacing is standard, and the colorway pairs Bright Crimson with Blur.
Academy sits in the middle of Nike's Mercurial tiering, above Club and below Pro and Elite, and the Vapor half of the Mercurial family is the low-cut shape as opposed to the Superfly's higher collar. Nike specifies this pair for longer artificial-grass pitches, and a turf version of the same shoe arrives at the same price on the same day.
Written with AI from brand specs; facts checked against Nike.com on Jul 29, 2026.