Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite
Colorway: Bright Crimson/Blur · Style code: IF8508-600 · Release date: July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Price: $260 · Availability: Available now
Where to buy: Champs Sports · Tracked at 5 retailers
More colorways: Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite (IF8508-001) · GS Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Pro "Kylian Mbappé" (IR1653-701) · PS Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Club (IU1827-001) · GS Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy (IO1467-600) · PS Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor 17 Academy (IU1809-001)
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite in Bright Crimson/Blur carries red from its low collar to the underside of the cleat. A long metallic-looking Swoosh with a dark border stretches across the lateral forefoot, while a smaller logo sits farther back on the medial side. Fine knit texture remains visible beneath the branding. Underfoot, curved raised sections link the studs around a contrasting central logo panel.
Nike combines an Atomknit upper with a thin FlyLite plate on this Elite version. Atomknit is identified as a lightweight form of Flyknit, while the plate supplies the shaped structure beneath the foot. Chevron studs form the traction arrangement, and a cushioned sockliner sits inside the narrow-looking upper. This specific configuration is intended for dry natural-grass fields. Nike's US product page listed a regular price of $260 on September 22, 2026.