In order to launch the next generation of Mercurial 2024 (Vapor 16/Superfly 10) boots, Nike had to go through a thorough R&D phase with countless different prototype versions and designs before finalizing the final production. Unisport has shared a video of some of the prototypes of the Mercurial 2024 that didn't make the cut, so let's take a look at them.
Next-Gen Nike Mercurial 2024 Boot Prototypes
There were many different prototype versions and designs during the process of perfecting the final product of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 boots.
We can also see a prototype in the early stages of development with pencil and crayon drawings.
Among these, we can see a prototype version with a striped Swoosh design. Although not finalized, it seems that this design has been utilized for the design of the Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 8 boots.
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The next-gen Nike Mercurial 2024 boots have a new design with a small zig-zag embossed upper - the big 'AIR' on the heel has been slightly changed from the Vapor 15. The big Swoosh is similar to the Nike Mercurial Vapor 11.
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Which of these prototypes do you like best? Comment below.