In Detail - Nike Total 90 Laser III vs Green Strike Nike Phantom Venom
Apr 17, 2020, by Chris
On Monday, Nike released the second iteration of the Future Lab pack, the Nike Future Lab II. The pack includes a striking green colorway for the Phantom Venom boots that has much similarities to the launch edition of the Nike Total 90 Laser III soccer cleats, which was released in late 2009.
Nike Total 90 Laser III vs Nike Phantom VNM
Just as the current Nike Phantom Venom Future Lab II, the Nike Total 90 Laser III launch colorway from late 2009 boasted a striking look in green, red and black. The official color combo was "Electric Green / Red / Black" - the cleat was mainly green with black logos and striking red for the ‘shot shield'.
The Nike Total 90 Laser III was designed for a cleaner strike with more power and swerve - the result was that remarkable instep area with the 'Shot Pad'.
The remarkable feature of the Nike T90 Laser III are five pods on the instep that create a uniform contact point that creates a smoother surface for even pressure distribution. The pods are configured as five separate units that operate as one to remain flexible and fluid when interacting with the foot.
Nike Total 90 Laser III - Features
- UPPER:The premium-grade synthetic leather upper provides lightweight comfort and superior touch. The shoes also use new adaptive shot-shield technology. This makes both instep and swerve kicks more accurate, so to better your shots and passes
- MIDSOLE:The molded EVA sockliner has Poron® inserts. This reduces stud pressure and provides contoured arch and heel support
- OUTSOLE: The lightweight TPU outsole has optimized stud placement. Not only will there be no slipping while making instant accelerations and quick moves, but it provides structural reinforcement, too, which makes these shoes stable as can be
- Price: 130 GBP
- Colorway: Electric Green / Red / Black
- Release date: 10 December 2009
Nike Phantom Venom - Features
- Grip control zone on instep
- ACC (All Conditions Control) technology
- Partial lace cover
- Price: USD 250 (EUR 240, GBP 190)
- Colorway: Green Strike / Black
- Release date: April 2020
The Nike T90 Laser III was launched on 10 December 2009 for 130 GBP. The Total 90 Laser III was available in Teijin synthetic leather, or premium leather for overall fit, comfort and performance.
T90 Laser III or Phantom VNM? Which boot do you prefer? us know in the comments below.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
