PSG Players Show Off All-New Nike Phantom GT Boots - Off-Center Lacing System + Rubber Elements Confirmed
- New Boot Debut: PSG players Cavani and Icardi were the first to wear the new Nike Phantom GT boots, replacing their usual Nike Phantom VNM cleats.
- Design Features: The Phantom GT boots have an off-center lacing system and rubber elements on the upper, designed to increase the striking zone.
- Phantom VNM Discontinued: Nike will discontinue the Nike Phantom VNM in favor of the new Phantom GT model.
Update: Better pictures of PSG's training session last week have emerged. They give a very good look at the design - including small but visible rubber pads on the upper. Thiago Silva also trained in the boots.
Paris Saint-Germain strikers Edison Cavani and Mauro Icardi have become the world's first players to be spotted wearing the brand-new Nike Phantom GT boots instead of their usual choice, the Nike Phantom VNM. Thanks to @chukdaejeonkr for the heads-up.
Just yesterday, we revealed that the all-new Nike Phantom GT will feature Predator-like rubber elements and Total 90-like off-center lacing system.
PSG Players Trains In Nike Phantom GT Soccer Cleats
The Nike Phantom GT football boots have a knitted upper with a synthetic overlay and a low collar. However, while all those elements are not pretty special. it is the lacing system that makes them as interesting.
The Nike Phantom GT have an off-center lacing system to provide a larger strike zone. The lacing system is as tight that there is almost no space between the "left and right" lacing holes - very interesting.
The rubber elements of the Nike Phantom GT are not really visible on the pictures - the final boot will have them, even though not as eye-catching as the Predator 20 soccer shoes.
This also means that the cleats worn by Neymar and Hazard are not the all-new Nike Phantom GT soccer cleat but another boot.
Stay tuned for more updates on Nike's brand-new 2020 football boots in the coming weeks.
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Brighton to Wear 125th Anniversary Kit Against Arsenal
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Nike Creates Personalized Mercurial 2026 World Cup Boots for Kylian Mbappé's France Goalscoring Record
Kylian Mbappé has officially cemented his legacy as the greatest goalscorer in the history of the French national team, surpassing Olivier Giroud to take the top spot. To celebrate this historic milestone of reaching 58 international goals, Nike has presented the star forward with a personalized pair of Mercurial Superfly 11 boots. This special edition footwear arrives just in time as Mbappé prepares to make his 100th appearance for Les Bleus.
The custom Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Mbappé 2026 World Cup boots features a distinct "58" lightly printed on the lateral side of the heel, representing his record-breaking goal tally. Additionally, a small French tricolor flag is prominently positioned near the heel collar, paying direct homage to his national team.
