Vini Jr.'s "Laser Orange" Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Is Inspired by Brazilian Funk

Nike Football has officially unveiled another pair of Mercurial Vapor 17 boots inspired by Brazil's Vinícius Júnior.

The Real Madrid attacker hasn't had the start to the 2026-27 season that he envisioned, but he's ready to pick things up for the remainder of the campaign. To help him out, the Swoosh has put together a "Laser Orange"-colored set of football boots for Vini Jr., drawing inspiration from the Brazilian Funk music that raised him in Rio de Janeiro.

As with other projects dedicated to the footballer, the citrus-clad Nike Mercurials help more of his story get told on-the-pitch.

The pair's Atomknit upper boasts a gradient makeover that couples the aforementioned "Laser Orange" with a deeper "Fuchsia Flash" around the lower heel. Large Swoosh logos deviate from either tone in favor of a dark, purplish-black that features different graphics nodding to Vini's native country.

The footballer's logo appears on the sock-like collar and insole. "Acredite" shows up on the latter, serving as a reminder to "Believe" (the Portuguese word and its translation also appear on the outsole).

Enjoy official images of Vinícius Júnior's next special-edition Mercs. Pairs release on Nike.com and select retailers on Thursday, Nov. 12, for $270 (Elite FG version).

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