Nike Kids' Mercurial Vapor 16 Academy Turf Soccer Cleats (DJ 5955-040)
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About this product
The Nike Kids' Mercurial Vapor 16 Academy Turf is a boys' soccer cleat in US size 2.5 with a slip-on closure. Designed for turf surfaces, it features a leather outsole and rubber cleats. The upper material is not specified but likely synthetic. This shoe is intended for active wear and soccer, suitable for spring and summer seasons. Made in Indonesia, it offers a slip-on style for easy on and off.
Our take
For my son's first turf cleats, the Academy Turf is fine for the price. The slip-on design is convenient for quick changes before practice, though the fit is tricky—without laces, it can feel loose if not snug. The rubber cleats provide decent grip on artificial turf, but I worry about the leather outsole's durability on rougher surfaces. At just $13.49, you can't expect top-notch materials, but for a kids' cleat that may be outgrown quickly, it's a reasonable option. However, the lack of lace adjustment means a less customized fit, and the narrow size range limits usability.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Slip-on closure for easy wear
- Rubber cleats for turf grip
- Very affordable price
Cons
- Leather outsole may wear fast
- Slip-on fit less secure than laces
Specifications
- UK Shoe Size 2.5
- Closure Slip On
- US Shoe Size 2.5
- Occasion Activewear
- Color Black
- Cleat Type Rubber
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- Vintage
- No
- AU Shoe Size
- 2.5
- Brand
- Nike
- Department
- Boys
- Type
- Athletic
- Customized
- No
- Model
- Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor
- Outsole Material
- Leather
- Style
- Succer
- Shoe Width
- Standard
- Season
- Summer, Spring
- Performance/Activity
- Soccer
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Product Line
- Nike Mercurial Vapor
