Blackout Nike Phantom Vision Elite Stealth Ops Boots Released
Nike today released the first-ever Phantom Vision football boot colorway, an almost complete blackout, as part of the new Nike Stealth Ops pack. The boots are available to buy at Nike and select retailers already, with the rest of the collection and more stores set to follow later.
Blackout Nike Phantom Vision - Black / Black / Hyper Crimson
This image shows the blackout Nike Phantom VSN 2018 football boots.
The Nike Phantom VSN Phantom 2018 cleats Stealth Ops edition will almost completely blackout, with only very few colorful element (likely a Hyper Crimson (red) Swoosh on the outsole). The brandings on the upper of the Stealth Ops Nike Phantom Vision soccer cleat will feature a iridescent effect.
Tech-wise, the Nike Phantom Vision football boots are made for the modern midfielder. Made for ultimate agility and touch, the Nike Phantom VSN cleat features an all-new Ghost Lace system, a Flyknit upper and a fleible outsole with a mixture of conical and triangular studs.
Nike Phantom Vision Elite - Features
- Dynamic Fit collar links foot and lower leg
- Flyknit upper
- Synthetic outer layer with ACC (All Conditions Control)
- Ghost Lace system for concealed lockdown
- Internal bootie confirms to foot
- Interior heel counter
- Contoured sockliner provides low-profile cushioning
- Price: USD 275 (EUR 270, GBP 230)
- Release date: July 18, 2018
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England 2026 World Cup Match Boots Stolen in Kansas City
The England national team has suffered a major setback ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign, as the match boots of several top players were stolen from a transport van. The incident, first reported by Craig Hope and Jack Gaughan for the Daily Mail, has left the squad's staff scrambling to secure replacements before their first training session in Kansas City on Saturday.
In addition to the players' custom footwear, the thieves also made off with nearly all of the team's training footballs, reportedly leaving just a single ball behind. The logistical nightmare means kit managers and equipment staff must now work rapidly with their respective brands to supply the squad with new boots in time for their opening matches of the tournament.
Awesome: Leeds United 26-27 Home Kit Concept Based on Leaked Bayern München Away Kit
A stylish Leeds United home kit concept has caught the attention of fans online. Created by Leeds supporter and graphic designer @ZK1919, the concept directly adapts the design of an Adidas FC Bayern away kit, transforming it into a Leeds home shirt.
The concept features the classic Adidas Trefoil logo and integrates Leeds United's front-of-shirt sponsor, Red Bull. To match the club's traditional colors, the designer swapped the original red accents for yellow and outlined the Red Bull logo in blue. The concept also sparked discussions among supporters regarding the exact shade of yellow, the choice of the club badge, and the potential constraints of Red Bull's corporate branding rules on future kits.
While purely a fan-made design and not an official leak for the 2026-27 season, it highlights the potential of an Adidas Trefoil Leeds kit. The actual Leeds United 26-27 home kit has been very unpopular ahead of its release.
Bayern München 26-27 Away Slides Leaked
We can leak images of Adidas Bayern München slides, revealing a design mirroring by the club's upcoming away kit.
The slides feature a white base and a textured strap showcasing the traditional FC Bayern München e.V. crest. As 2026-27 away kit's color palette, the strap is accented with Adidas' signature three stripes in a distinct navy, red, and navy combination.
2026 World Cup Sleeve Patches Guide Revealed
FIFA is introducing an updated sleeve patch system for all national teams competing in the 2026 World Cup. Now, an official document confirms which kit goes with which kit.
The seven former World Cup-winning nations will wear exclusive gold-themed patches on their right sleeves, while the rest of the teams will use standard black-and-white versions. Additionally, the left sleeve patch will update dynamically, changing for every matchday during the group stage and continuing to update for each knockout round from the round of 32 through to the final.
