Better Durability? Nike Changes Upper of Nike Hypervenom Phantom III Boots
May 31, 2018, by Chris
We can exclusively reveal that Nike has updated the upper of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom 3 football boots. The new upper of the Nike Hypervenom 3 football shoe was already introduced with the special Nike Hypervenom Phantom III Game of Gold football boot and has been used for all Nike Hypervenom boots since then.
Nike Updates Upper Of Nike Hypervenom Phantom III Football Boots
The updated Nike Hypervenom Phantom III football boot comes with a new texture on the upper. The new texture is thicker and completely synthetic. Nike has not announced why they changed the upper. It is most likely that the new upper texture provides better durability.
Interestingly, the Nike Mercurial Superfly & Vapor 360 soccer cleats come with a very thin upper texture that is only applied to very specific parts of the boots,. This might be not perfect for durability as Kolarov's match-worn Mercurial boots reveal.
The new upper is also added to the low-cut Nike Hypervenom Phantom III soccer cleats. Apart from new upper texture, the Nike Hypervenom Phantom III cleat is the same as before.
It is not the first time that Nike changes a soccer boot during the lifespan of its generation. Nike heavily updated the upper of the second-gen Nike Hypervenom boot in 2016 and the upper of the Nike Magista Opus in 2017.
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FC Barcelona 27-28 Home Kit Leaked - 2 Real Images
Footy Headlines can leak two real images of the new Barcelona 27-28 home kit. However, these still appear to be products created based on a previous concept. They have an accuracy of about 80% and will differ slightly from the final version.
Deportivo Cali 1965 First Title Commemorative Kits Released
Colombian club Deportivo Cali and their technical sponsor Hillside have launched a special-edition capsule celebrating the club's historic first league championship won in 1965. The release consists of two retro-inspired jerseys — one in green and another in white — that pay tribute to the monumental title won over six decades ago.
Both shirts embrace a classic mid-60s aesthetic, anchored by an open polo-style collar. The green shirt features a contrasting white collar and cuffs, complemented by a tonal sublimated pattern of stripes, pennants, and historic club insignia across the fabric. In turn, the white version offers a clean, elegant look highlighted by rich emerald green trim. On the collar ribbing, knit detailing spells out "19 CAMPEÓN 65" in tribute to the landmark campaign.
Each jersey is adorned with a vintage Deportivo Cali crest topped by a single embroidered golden star representing that maiden triumph. Additional commemorative touches include a retro script Hillside graphic at the lower back and a stitched authentic crest patch near the hem displaying "Cali - Un Amor para toda la Vida 1912". The limited-edition pieces are delivered in custom collector's packaging alongside a certificate of authenticity.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
