Nike Vapor 12
Colorway: Smokey Blue/Light Bone/New Slate/White · Style code: FV5552-002 · Release date: July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Price: $180 · Availability: Available now
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The Nike Vapor 12 exposes a pale midfoot section between two dark herringbone tread areas. That underside belongs to the hard-court tennis edition in Smokey Blue/Light Bone/New Slate/White, with blue-green mesh and darker sculpted pieces around the toe and heel. White Swooshes break up the sides, and Light Bone gives the midsole a cream-toned strip. Fine raised lines follow the forefoot overlay and continue into the frame along the side.
The twelfth Vapor brings back heel Air Zoom cushioning and a firm plastic midfoot piece. Removing rubber from the center leaves that structure exposed underneath, while a full midfoot fit band works with the laces above. Engineered mesh is reinforced around the toe, and foam sits between the plastic and rubber components of the sole. This men’s hard-court colorway carried a U.S. list price of $180 as of September 15, 2026.