Nike and adidas Boot Remakes Compared: Mercurial Vapor, Predator Mania, Phantom VSN
Nike and adidas have recently released three nostalgic remakes that celebrate iconic football boots from the past. The Nike Phantom VSN 2 “Future DNA Hyper
Nike and adidas have recently released three nostalgic remakes that celebrate iconic football boots from the past. The Nike Phantom VSN 2 “Future DNA Hypervenom”, adidas Predator Mania “Tormentor”, and Nike Mercurial Vapor “Future DNA Mercurial” each offer a unique blend of modern performance and throwback styling. This guide breaks down what each pair delivers, helping you decide which remake fits your needs.
Nike Mercurial Vapor “Future DNA Mercurial”
Retail: $249.99
Category: Speed
Weight: 6.8 oz
Nike placed the iconic Max Orange/Silver colorway from the 2009 Mercurial Vapor Superfly onto the current Mercurial Vapor 13 Elite silo. The result is a striking visual that evokes lightning-fast speed, ideal for players who want to look fast and feel fast on the pitch.
The upper uses high‑tenacity yarns—an evolution of the original Nike Flywire technology—to prevent stretching. Additionally, the 2020 iteration features All Conditions Control, which stops the boot from becoming porous.
Nostalgia Effect: 3/5
Remake Value: 4/5
Original Performance: 3/5
adidas Predator Mania “Tormentor”
Retail: $349.99
Category: Power
Weight: 7.8 oz
Of the three remakes, this one stays closest to the original release. It revives the iconic look from the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, featuring a kangaroo leather upper, a central lacing system with a fold‑over tongue, and the most aggressive Predator elements ever put on a boot. However, the modern version is trimmed down to be lighter and more contemporary.
The main drawback is the high price. If you have the budget and want to relive glory days, this boot delivers, but there are better value options available.
Nostalgia Effect: 5/5
Remake Value: 1/5
Original Performance: 5/5
Nike Phantom VSN 2 “Future DNA Hypervenom”
Retail: $274.99
Category: Control/Agility
Weight: 7.6 oz
Nike took the visual design from the original Hypervenom Phantom (released in 2013) and applied it to the current Phantom Vision 2 silo. The look channels the spirit of its predecessor with throwback colorways. The updated boot has texture placed exactly where control is needed: on the instep for trapping and along the outside of the foot for creative dribbling and flicking passes.
This is the first of four “Future DNA” releases from Nike. It’s a classy look that sparks conversation on and off the pitch as players reminisce about the original.
Nostalgia Effect: 4/5
Remake Value: 3/5
Original Performance: 4/5
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