First-Gen Nike Phantom Vision 1 vs Next-Gen Nike Phantom Vision 2 - Every Detail Compared
Nike last week revealed the next-generation Nike Phantom Vision football boot silo, the Nike Phantom Vision 2. With the launch of the boots being on January 23, we today compare every detail of the Nike Phantom Vision 1 and 2.
Nike Phantom VSN 1 vs Phantom VSN 2 Soccer Cleats
Upper
The next-gen Nike Phantom VSN 2 soccer cleats again have a Flyknit upper with a lace cover and a texture on it for better ball control in all conditions. However, a closer look reveals that there are not only visual changes.
The NG Phantom Vision 2 now have a boot upper that is constructed with a symmetrical Flyknit external layer. An external heel clip is notched for better lateral containment, as well as adding structure and support to one of the main irritation zones.
The PhantomVSN 2 texture is significantly reengineered and informed by four different quadrants — medial trap zone, strike zone, knuckle zone and dribble zone. Additionally, a 20 percent thinning of materials across the touch zones helps increase ball control.
The cuff (collar) has been lowered under the medial malleolus bone to maximize ankle mobility versus containment, and pull tabs were added for a better entry.
Sole Plate
The sole plate of the Nike Phantom Vision 2 2020 cleats is exactly the same as the one of the current generation.
Nike Phantom VSN 1 vs Nike Phantom VSN 2 Football Boots - Overall
The next-generation Nike Phantom Vision 2 boots are not a revolution, but an evolution for the silo. They bring many small new changes that likely make them a better boot - we would have liked a bit more changes, however, especially for more "excitement".
The Nike Phantom VSN 2 2020 football boots will be available for around 250 USD (220 Euro, 190 GBP).
Are you a fan of the next-generation Nike Phantom Vision 2 2020 football boots? Share your thoughts in the comments below and check out all leaked boots in the Boot Calendar.
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MLS Players Wear Their National Flags on Kits Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Major League Soccer last weekend hosted a dedicated "Farewell Week" to send off its international stars. To mark the occasion, all clubs across the domestic league took to the pitch wearing specially customized kits that honored the various nations represented within their squads.
The most prominent visual update to the MLS uniforms was the addition of official national flags printed directly on the chest for all players and coaching staff. In a highly thoughtful and personalized touch, the league provided specialized double-flag variations for athletes holding dual citizenship. This bespoke detail allowed these specific players to proudly represent both their current homelands and their heritage simultaneously before joining their respective national team camps.
Beyond the chest graphics, teams also sported a unique set of squad numbers on the back of their shirts, featuring a custom pattern made up of the flags of all 48 countries participating in this summer's World Cup.
What do you think of this customized flag concept for the MLS World Cup Farewell Week? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Śląsk Wrocław Announces Macron Kit Deal - No More Nike
Macron has signed a multi-year agreement to become the technical partner of Polish club WKS Śląsk Wrocław.
Starting from the 2026-27 season, the Italian brand will provide technical apparel for the club's men's first and second teams, women's team, youth academy, and blind football team. The five-season deal is the most significant technical partnership in the club's history and includes plans for a new merchandising line for supporters.
Śląsk Wrocław secured promotion to the Ekstraklasa after an impressive campaign in the second tier. Founded in 1947, the Wrocław-based club has won two Polish league titles, two Polish Cups, and one Super Cup, with experience in European competitions. Macron is developing bespoke game sets that will be revealed before the start of the new season.
The partnership bolsters Macron's presence in Polish football alongside existing deals with Lech Poznań, Widzew Łódź, and GKS Katowice.