NIKE MERCURIAL VAPOR XVI “VINI JR”

Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Vini Jr — Never Released in Australia

The boot that never made it to the shelf — and it’s Vini’s. The Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite FG Vini Jr Player Edition from 2025 is one of the rarest deadstock Mercurials to surface in Australia — a vivid Sunset Pulse coral-pink Flyknit upper with a deep Old Royal purple Swoosh, complete with Vinicius Jr’s personal heel logo marking this as a true Player Edition. Style code IM3643-640. This colourway was never officially released to the public in Australia. Rumoured to have been recalled before hitting shelves due to a reported issue with the chrome finish peeling prematurely — altering the appearance of the boot — stock was pulled before any units reached retail. What you’re looking at is authentic genuine, untouched pre-release stock.

The Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite features a refined Vaporposite+ upper — a textured Flyknit base with a fused skin overlay for a precise, second-skin fit and maximum ball contact at full speed. The Air Zoom Mercurial strobel unit delivers explosive energy return and a responsive underfoot feel with every stride. A carbon fibre plate with chevron and bladed stud configuration provides explosive, multi-directional traction on firm natural grass.

Key Features

• Vini Jr Player Edition — Vinicius Jr personal heel logo — IM3643-640 — a true PE, not just a colourway
• Never Released in Australia — Recalled before hitting retail shelves — pre-release deadstock — an extraordinarily rare find
• Sunset Pulse/Old Royal Colourway — Vivid coral-pink Flyknit upper with deep royal purple Swoosh — 2025
• Vaporposite+ Upper — Textured Flyknit with fused skin overlay for second-skin fit and maximum ball contact
• Air Zoom Mercurial Strobel — Zoom Air technology for explosive energy return and responsive underfoot feel
• Carbon Fibre Plate — Chevron and bladed stud configuration for explosive multi-directional traction on firm natural grass
• Elite Tier — Nike’s pinnacle Mercurial Vapor construction
• Low-Cut Design — Natural feel and freedom of movement — the classic Vapor silhouette

Condition

✅ Brand New

Details

• Brand: Nike
• Model: Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite
• Edition: Vini Jr Player Edition
• Style Code: IM3643-640
• Colourway: Sunset Pulse/Old Royal
• Year: 2025
• Surface: Firm Ground (FG) 
• Release Status: Never released to the public in Australia — recalled pre-retail

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