All-New Nike Phantom Venom - Nike to Discontinue Hypervenom Boots
Update: Three weeks ago, we revealed that Nike would discontinue the Nike Hypervenom Phantom football boots line. Now we we can reveal the name of Nike's all-new soccer cleat silo - Nike Phantom Venom. The first-ever Nike Phantom Venom football boot is set to be released in early 2019 - there won't be a fourth generation of the Nike Hypervenom.
Nike to Release All-New Nike Phantom Venom Football Boot Silo
We can exclusively reveal that Nike will ditch the Hypervenom with a new football boot silo in 2019.
The Nike Hypervenom Phantom football boot was introduced in 2013 by Brazilian superstar Neymar at an event in Rio de Janeiro. Made for ultimate agility, Nike has released three different generations of the Nike Hypervenom (Nike Hypervenom Phantom 1 - 2013, Nike Hypervenom Phantom II [+ an updated Hypervenom Phantom II with a different upper - 2016], Nike Hypervenom Phantom III - 2017) .
Nike to Replace Hypervenom Football Boots
There will be no fourth generation of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom soccer cleats.
Introduced in 2013, the first generation of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom football boot was an instant hit amongst footballers featuring a Flyknit upper. However, the second-gen, high-cut Nike Hypervenom Phantom II football boots were not as good as the first generation - Nike even had to change the upper during the lifespan of the second-gen Nike Hypervenom boot.
The current-gen Nike Hypervenom Phantom III was released in 2017. The silo was not anymore worn by Neymar, who switched back to his favorite silo (Mercurial) as he had problems with the Hypervenom boots.
There is no leaked info about Nike's all-new football boot that replaces the Hypervenom yet. It is expected that the new Nike silo will be again made for modern strikers, possibly with a bigger focus on the shoot aspect.
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
New York City Releases 50 USD Handmade 2026 World Cup Jerseys
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a limited-run, affordable NYC-inspired jersey to celebrate the 2026 World Cup. Priced at just 50 USD and sold at cost, the initiative provides an accessible alternative to expensive official FIFA merchandise (via GQ).
The jerseys are manufactured locally by Mazzi Sports, a custom sports apparel business operating out of its Brooklyn factory since 1986, and were designed by Brooklyn-based illustrator Arsh Raziuddin.
The local NYC kits feature distinct city motifs, including Big Apple and pigeon graphics, and are available in three colorways: black and white, yellow and black, and blue and orange.
Positioned as community pride gear, this grassroots release directly contrasts with the official FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey host city merchandise (375 USD).
2026 World Cup Teams Use Different Sleeves for New Debutant Patch
For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has introduced a special 'Debut Patch' to be worn by players making their first appearance in the tournament, but the placement of this new badge varies between national teams. Mexico has positioned the debutant patch on the left sleeve of their kits, whereas South Africa has opted to place it on the right sleeve. This new addition for the competition allows federations flexibility in integrating the debutant patch alongside other official tournament sleeve badges.
Wycombe Wanderers 26-27 Third Kit Released
The Wycombe Wanderers 26-27 third kit has been officially released, with the simple Hummel shirt combining a white base with navy chevrons on the shoulders and navy logos. It completes the team's set.
Enzo Fernandez Trains In 5-Year-Old Nike Mercurial Boots Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Enzo Fernandez has been spotted training with his Argentina teammates in the Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 'Rawdacious' pack, which was originally released back in 2021.
