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Foamposite's Shell Silhouette Hits the Gridiron: Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat Drops in "Game Royal"

Nike ports the shell-like silhouette of the Air Foamposite Pro onto a football cleat with the Vaporposite Pro Cleat, launching in a new "Game Royal" colorway on July 30, 2026 for $210.

Taylor Wu, Style Director
Foamposite's Shell Silhouette Hits the Gridiron: Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat Drops in "Game Royal"

That seamless, foot-hugging shell silhouette with no visible upper seams used to belong exclusively to the hardwood. Now it's making its way onto football cleats.

The Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat "Game Royal" carries forward the design language of the Air Foamposite Pro — that same molded, one-piece shell construction — this time dressed in Game Royal blue paired with black and white, under style code HM6870-400. From the name to the shape, it's clear this marks the first serious attempt to bring the Foamposite shell form factor onto a football cleat, rather than just slapping a new upper material on a seasonal refresh.

The shoe is set to release on July 30, 2026 via Nike.com and select retailers including Dick's Sporting Goods, priced at $210. Additional colorways in the Vaporposite Pro Cleat line are reportedly in the works, though specific release details have yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned to official Nike announcements for updates.

Foamposite's Shell Silhouette Hits the Gridiron: Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat Drops in Game Royal
Foamposite's Shell Silhouette Hits the Gridiron: Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat Drops in Game Royal
Foamposite's Shell Silhouette Hits the Gridiron: Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat Drops in Game Royal
Foamposite's Shell Silhouette Hits the Gridiron: Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat Drops in Game Royal
Foamposite's Shell Silhouette Hits the Gridiron: Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat Drops in Game Royal
Foamposite's Shell Silhouette Hits the Gridiron: Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat Drops in Game Royal
Foamposite's Shell Silhouette Hits the Gridiron: Nike Vaporposite Pro Cleat Drops in Game Royal

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