UPDATE: Neymar Trains In Mysterious Blackout Boots - All-New Nike Phantom GT?
Jan 21, 2020, by Chris
- Neymar's Blackout Boots: Neymar was seen training in unreleased, all-black Nike boots with a unique swoosh placement, potentially indicating a new model.
- Hazard's Similar Boots: Eden Hazard was previously seen in similar, unbranded blackout boots, hinting at the possibility of a shared prototype.
- Phantom GT Speculation: These blacked-out boots are speculated to be the upcoming Nike Phantom GT model, slated to replace the Phantom VNM in Summer 2020.
Update: We were made aware of another image from the PSG training session during which Neymar tested an unreleased, blacked-out pair of Nike boots earlier this month. On it we can clearly see the Swoosh placement, which is different from any existing Nike models - which makes it more likely he was indeed trying out the upcoming Phantom GT.
PSG superstar Neymar already some days ago trained in totally blackout football boots. Let us take a closer look at them - Neymar was not the first Nike athlete to wear them...
Neymar Wears Same Blackout Boots As Hazard in Training - All-New Nike Phantom GT?
The boots worn by Neymar are totally blackout. They have a synthetic upper that appears to be quite thin but relatively stiff, a very low collar and no distinct tongue. The sole plate seems to be similar to the Nike Mercurial sole plate.
While it first seems like that Neymar was wearing a never-seen-before soccer cleat without any brandings, a closer look and a look in the past reveals that Neymar's blackout cleats could be the same as those used by Hazard in training in November 2018.
Both Eden Hazard and Neymar usually lace up in the Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 football boots. However, as the current-gen Nike Mercurial soccer cleats were just released half a year ago, it is possible that they were not testing the Mercurial but an all-new boot silo - the Nike Phantom GT.
The Nike Phantom GT is the all-new Nike Phantom boot silo that will replace the Nike Phantom VNM in Summer 2020.
Stay tuned for more about the cleats worn by Neymar and Neymar in the coming months.
What do you think of the blackout boots first worn by Neymar and now also by Hazard? Do you think these are the all-new Nike Phantom GT? Comment below and check out the Boot Calendar for all upcoming boot information and leaks.
Premium Material Returns to the World Cup Champions Badge
Alongside the second star above the crest, Spain officially unveiled a new 3D embossed World Champions badge during their recent 3-2 victory over England in the UEFA Nations League. This badge previously appeared on Spain's jersey after their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph.
Compared to the heat-applied plastic version seen on Argentina's kits, the new badge from Cromotransfer offers a significantly more premium look, featuring an embossed surface and a multi-layered structure. Before that, Adidas has increasingly shifted to pre-applying tournament and champions badges directly in its manufacturing facilities.
However, this upgrade will be exclusive to the authentic player-version jerseys. The fan-version replica shirts will continue to feature the standard heat-transferred plastic badge.
Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for the collage.
Newcastle United 27-28 Home Kit - Early Prediction
Kit insider grhaer9 has shared an early prediction for Newcastle United new 2027-28 home kit, based on leaked information. This is part of a series of his farewell kit designs before stepping away from the concept and leak scene. However, it is important to note that this design is still highly speculative.
The new Newcastle United 2027-28 home kit is expected to feature the new Newcastle United crest, whereas grhaer9’s concept still uses the old crest.
