The Two Entirely Different Outsole Designs of The Purple Nike Hypervenom Phantom Boots | Which Is The Correct One?
Sep 25, 2015, by Chris
Such big differences are rather uncommon. When Nike released the striking Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Electro Flare Pack Boots on Monday, it was quite a surprise that the sole plate of the cleats featured a mainly black sole plate while previous leaked pictures suggested that the boots would boast a yellow outsole. So which sole plate design is the correct one?
Black or Yellow Sole Plate - Which is the final version?
Yellow Sole Plate vs Black Sole Plate.
In June 2015, we leaked the first images of the Hyper Grape Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Soccer Boots, which introduced an all-new splatter graphic pattern. Our version of the purple Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Boots featured a mainly black sole plate with striking yellow details.
But three weeks ago, the first real images of the Hyper Grape Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Boots were leaked showing a striking yellow outsole design, which entirely changed the look of the boots. Immediately, the question had arisen whether our first drafts or if the leaked pictures showing an early prototype featuring a yellow outsole were wrong. We knew that only the launch of the Nike Hypervenom Electro Flare Pack Boots would clear up things.
On September 21, Nike finally launched the all-new Nike Electro Flare Soccer Cleats Collection including the Nike Hypervenom, Magista, Mercurial and Tiempo. And while all other boots were exactly the same as previous leaked boots, Nike's images of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Boots showed a black sole plate instead of the bold yellow design. So which version is the correct one?
Even though Nike's official images suggest that the black sole plate design is the final version, Footy Headlines understands that Nike have made a rather unusual mistake and showed the wrong version of the boots - an early prototype featuring the black sole plate.
The final version of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom II Cleats will feature the bold yellow sole plate, similar to the low-cut Hyper Grape Nike Hypervenom Phinish Boots. In fact, the Nike Hypervenom Phinish with the yellow sole plate was already worn by Leicester City player Riyad Mahrez in yesterday's training session. As all previous colorways, the low-cut and high-cut versions will both feature the same sole plate main color.
We'll watch out for Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 players such as Robert Lewandowski, Edinson Cavani and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for the final proof this weekend.
Special Coventry City 2026 Pink October Kit Released
Coventry City and Hummel have unveiled a special limited-edition all-pink shirt to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Released on October 1, the jersey inaugurates a month-long series of club initiatives dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the fight against breast cancer.
The Coventry City 26-27 Breast Cancer Awareness kit is predominantly vibrant pink, styled with alternating tonal vertical stripes that incorporate a subtle pattern. Clean white accents complement the design, utilized for the Hummel logo, the monochrome club crest, and principal partner Monzo across the midriff. Positioned prominently at the center of the chest is the iconic breast cancer awareness ribbon.
The special one-off release joins the Sky Blues' 26-27 collection as a dedicated charity drop, highlighting an important cause with an eye-catching tonal aesthetic.
Copa América Champions Badge Returns to Argentina Kits
After two years, the reigning South American Champions badge officially makes its return to the Albiceleste jersey, following the end of Argentina’s reign as world champions.
The badge last appeared during 2024 Copa América. Since then, despite holding both Copa América and World Cup titles, Argentina consistently gave priority to the World Cup badge.
Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for spotting and create the collage.
Melbourne Victory 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Melbourne Victory has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 A-League season. The launch marks the club's first matchwear collection produced under their new four-year technical partnership with Melbourne-based streetwear and activewear brand Elite Eleven.
The 26-27 home kit delivers a timeless look grounded in the club's traditional colours. It features a deep navy base accented by the iconic white Big V across the chest, complemented by white piping along the crew neck collar and raglan sleeve seams. Elite Eleven's signature logo sits centrally above the chevron, with Turkish Airlines remaining as the primary shirt sponsor.
In contrast to the classic home design, the Melbourne Victory 26-27 away jersey introduces a vibrant and modern aesthetic. It uses a bright neon fluro base paired with a large navy chevron and matching navy panels running along the shoulders and sides. Both shirts are available immediately for purchase through the club's official store.
FC Nantes 26-27 Octobre Rose Kit Released - First Pink Kit in Club History
Macron and FC Nantes have officially unveiled a special Octobre Rose kit for the 26-27 campaign, marking the first time in the club's history that Les Canaris will wear pink. Designed to raise awareness and support the fight against breast cancer during Pink October, the jersey will be worn in official competition by both the women's and men's first teams at the Stade de la Beaujoire throughout the month.
The Macron FC Nantes 26-27 Octobre Rose shirt is built around a soft pastel pink base decorated with a brushstroke pattern inspired by the deconstructed awareness ribbon in tonal shades. Deep burgundy trims accent the collar, cuffs, and monochrome branding, while a pink ribbon sits proudly on the chest between the Macron Hero and the embroidered club crest. On the back neck, eight embroidered pink ribbons replace the traditional stars that represent Nantes' eight French league championship titles.
Burgundy shorts and pastel pink socks with a burgundy turnover band complete the full kit. In support of the initiative, 50% of the profits from shirt sales will be donated directly to local charities Madame S and Ma Parenthèse, along with the FC Nantes endowment fund.
