Nike Phantom Venom Prototypes Boots Revealed + Designer Interview
Feb 9, 2019, by Chris
The all-new Nike Phantom VNM football boot has been already released in mid-January 2019. There was no big launch event of the boot, but Nike recently has shared an interview with the Senior Footwear Design Director Jeongwoo Lee that gives us interesting insights as well as a look at some prototypes.
Nike Phantom VNM Designer Interview
As revealed in the video, Senior Footwear Design Director Jeongwoo Lee and his team used a robot leg to test and inform data-driven designs in order to create Nike's most precise boot ever.
The Volt prototype boots shown off by Nike give us a preview of an upcoming colorway, the 'New Lights' Nike Phantom VNM football boot thta is set to be released at the start of next season.
Lee's team started by meeting with a range of players, from elite professionals like Harry Kane and Alex Morgan, to aspiring youth players and everyday ballers. According to Nike, attackers need more than just speed or power in the modern game—they need precision.
"'Clean-strike' was a word we heard a lot", Lee said. "It's that accuracy that we really wanted to elevate on the Phantom Venom to redefine what the modern-day finishers' boot should be. As the modern-day game is getting faster, we really want to leverage the data".
The consistency of the robot allowed them to eliminate human variables and engineer the boot's forefoot into a striking area. Test results from the robot leg were used to fine-tune the geometry, height and angle of the blades on the Strike Zone to optimise performance in four areas: spin, elevation, power and accuracy.
With more than fifty prototypes were tested at the Nike Innovation Lab before the Strike Zone was perfected, it was no problem for the Swoosh to reveal some of them.
"That", Lee said, "is something you cannot sketch".
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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.
Jordan PSG 26-27 Third Collection Hoodie Leaked
A new lifestyle hoodie from the upcoming Jordan Paris Saint-Germain 26-27 third collection has been shared by PSG experts La Source Parisienne. Arriving in a red base, the pullover hoodie showcases large gold-outlined "PARIS" lettering across the chest, filled with a purple and black graphic pattern and integrated with a golden Jumpman silhouette. Placed directly above the central graphic is a minimalist gold PSG crest, matching the design aesthetic featured throughout the club's wider third range.
