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.
Newcastle Jets 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
Newcastle Jets and New Balance have officially revealed the club's new home, away, and goalkeeper kits for the 26-27 A-League season. The launch completes the kit rollouts for all 13 clubs ahead of the league's kickoff on October 16. The release also marks the debut of Oz Shipping Containers as the men's team's new principal front-of-shirt partner.
The Newcastle Jets 26-27 home jersey arrives in the club's traditional gold, embellished with an understated tonal wave texture woven into the fabric. The shirt features a refined navy polo collar with a v-neck insert, bordered by subtle red and navy accents that continue down the sides and sleeve cuffs, and is worn with navy shorts. Meanwhile, the away kit opts for a clean white base paired with a champagne gold v-neck collar, side trim, and sleeve detailing, completed with gold shorts and white socks.
New Balance has also unveiled two goalkeeper strips to round out the collection. The first option is finished in vibrant teal, while the alternative is delivered in light blue, both showcasing bold geometric patterns and halftone gradients across the front. These strips complete the club's domestic wardrobe alongside their previously launched AFC Champions League Elite retro kits.
Raja Club Athletic 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Moroccan heavyweights Raja Club Athletic have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season, produced by long-term technical partner Umbro.
The Umbro Raja CA 26-27 home jersey comes in the club's traditional emerald green, distinguished by a striking geometric eagle graphic across the chest that nods to their 'Green Eagles' moniker. White piping traces the raglan sleeves and frames the collar and cuffs, paired with the iconic Umbro diamond and the club's crest on the chest. The home strip is finished with green shorts and matching socks.
Contrasting the home look, the Raja Casablanca 26-27 away jersey is built on a clean white base highlighted by bold green side panels. The shirt features an overlapping green-and-white collar, matching sleeve trim, and monochrome green branding, worn with white shorts and socks. Umbro has also introduced a distinctive goalkeeper jersey featuring a beige and orange chevron pattern.
Limited-Edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas Kit Released
Colombian side Internacional de Bogotá and kit supplier Umbro have teamed up with iconic Colombian hip-hop duo Tres Coronas to launch a special-edition shirt. The collaboration celebrates the release of the rap outfit's latest studio album, titled "INTER", blending the worlds of Colombian football and Bogotan underground music culture through their shared name.
Reimagining the club's 2026 away jersey, the shirt features a sleek black base adorned with subtle tonal vertical striping. The centerpiece is the album's title, "INTER", boldly rendered across the chest in gothic blackletter typography in a striking red tone. The chest also hosts Umbro's double diamond branding and the Inter Bogotá crest in gold, which is echoed on the sleeves alongside contrasting red and gold cuffs.
Custom details complete the collector's item, including a collaborative Inter x Tres Coronas globe badge on the right sleeve and the duo's official logo positioned below the Inter Bogotá name on the upper back. The special-edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas shirt was strictly limited to just 100 individually produced units, released exclusively via the club's official online store.
Chesterfield FC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Chesterfield FC and technical sponsor Puma have introduced the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 campaign. Commemorating the 160th anniversary of the club's founding in 1866, the designs incorporate celebratory elements and feature the logo of long-standing front-of-shirt sponsor Leengate Valves.
The Chesterfield 26-27 home shirt is rendered in the club's classic royal blue, accented by gold detailing across the Puma branding, front sponsor, and a special anniversary badge. Subtle pinstripe ribbing in blue and white decorates the sleeve cuffs and the button-up henley collar, while traditional white shorts and blue socks complete the first-choice look.
For the away kit, the Spireites step out in a predominantly black design distinguished by an offset vertical stripe in two tones of grey running directly through the crest. Metallic silver is used for all brand and partner markings, which is complemented by a stylized retro CFC monogram crest alongside matching black shorts and socks.
Sport Recife 2026 Pink October Kit Released
Brazilian club Sport Recife and kit supplier Kappa have officially unveiled a special shirt in support of the 2026 Pink October (Outubro Rosa) breast cancer awareness campaign. Built around the theme "Paixão que Move Vidas" (Passion that Moves Lives), the initiative aims to raise awareness about early detection and the importance of self-examination, starring four female survivors and supporters in the launch photoshoot.
The Sport Recife 2026 Pink October jersey is predominantly light pink, detailed with subtle tonal horizontal bands running across the front in a nod to the club's traditional striped identity. A black V-neck collar features a contrasting central pink stripe, mirrored cleanly on the sleeve cuffs. Black Kappa Omini branding appears on the right chest opposite the full-color club crest, while the upper back is adorned with a stylized lion graphic flanked by the letters "SPT REC".
The special Sport Recife 2026 Pink October jersey is offered exclusively in women's and youth sizes, available through the club's official online store and the Cazá do Sport store at Ilha do Retiro.