Nike Fuse Icons Again — Meet the Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor x Air Max 95

Nike are cooking. Again. And this time, they’re blending sneaker culture and on-pitch performance with a silhouette that’s pure heritage and pure heat. Introducing the Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor x Air Max 95 Special Edition — a boot that celebrates 30 years of a streetwear icon, reimagined for the speed freaks of today.

A Legacy Reborn

Hot on the heels of April’s Superfly x AM95 drop, Nike have turned their attention to the Vapor — and it might just be the cleanest crossover we’ve seen in a minute. Officially landing in a Black/Solar Red colourway, this special edition boot pays homage to the Sergio Lozano-designed Air Max 95, which first dropped in 1995 and became an instant streetwear grail.

That DNA? You’ll see it everywhere here. The signature wavy layering from the AM95 is embedded in the Vapor’s upper, cloaked in stealthy black with sharp iridescent pops. A good reminder of the Cosmic Speed 1 we saw last year. Underneath? A shimmering chrome soleplate stamped with ‘1995’ — marking 30 years of Air Max attitude.

This drop’s not just style for style’s sake though. As always, Nike marry design with innovation. Expect the Vapor’s Air Zoom unit, Gripknit upper and razor-sharp traction to keep you flying. And with Vinicius Jr. and Cole Palmer fronting the launch, you already know this boot’s got sauce on and off the pitch.

Iconic Details.

It’s all in the details:

• Nike Air callout on the heel
• Air Zoom remixed Air Max tongue logo
• Chrome-effect soleplate with ‘1995’ nod
• Iridescent Cosmic Speed flashes for a futuristic twist

This is football meets sneaker culture. A flex for ballers who know their history, but move like the future.

The Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor x Air Max 95 is available soon in-store and online at ultrafootball.com — but move quick. Like all elite collabs, it won’t hang around.

Q&As: Nike Mercurial Vapor x Air Max 95

Q: When is the boot available?
A: It will be landing very soon, in-store and online at ultrafootball.com — but it’s limited edition. Stay tuned to our socials to be the first one on it.

Q: What’s the inspiration behind this boot?
A: It celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 95, blending sneaker heritage with modern Mercurial tech.

Q: What’s the difference from the Superfly x AM95 drop?
A: Same theme, different silo — this one’s the Vapor model, built for players who prefer a lower cut.

Q: Does it have the same tech as regular Mercurial Vapors?
A: Yes — full Air Zoom unit, Gripknit upper, and lightweight traction plate underneath.

Q: Who will wear these on-pitch?
A: Vinicius Jr. and Cole Palmer are leading the charge with these on their feet. Be next.