Al-Ain Goalkeeper Shows Off 2 Unique Custom Nike Phantom VSN Boots in Club World Cup
Dec 25, 2018, by Chris
If you watched the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup you might have noticed that Al-Ain's keeper Khalid Eisa has been lacing up in unique paint jobs of the Nike Phantom VSN soccer cleat. Big thans to Soccerbible for the images.
Al-Ain Goalkeeper Khalid Eisa Laces Up In 2 Custom NikeiD Phantom VSN Boots
Khalid Eisa laced up in two unique colorways of the Nike Phantom Vision football boot in the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup. In the semi-final against River Plate he wore a custom black, silver and turquoise paint job, while against Real Madrid he opted for a blue, black and Volt edition.
Both custom Nike Phantom Vision football boots were created using Nike customization service NikeiD.
Against River Plate - Black / Turquoise / Silver
Against Real Madrid - Blue / Black / Volt
Would you like to see more players wearing custom NikeiD football boots? Have you spotted any other players with interesting football boots in the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup? Let us know in the comments below.
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