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.
What If Adidas Made Barcelona Kits?
Kit collector and insider @memorabilia1899 has shared an intriguing concept imagining how FC Barcelona would look if Adidas were the club's technical sponsor. Despite Barcelona having a long-term partnership with Nike extended through 2038, the fantasy of the German sportswear giant designing the Blaugrana's kits continues to spark conversation among football shirt enthusiasts.
The Adidas Barcelona concept leans heavily into retro aesthetics, combining classic vertical red and blue stripes with the iconic Trefoil logo on the chest. A dark blue polo collar, styled with 'BARÇA 1899' detailing, is paired with gold-orange accents seen across the Three Stripes on the shoulders and the centered Spotify sponsor logo. The full look is completed by navy blue shorts and matching socks.
Would you like to see Adidas manufacture Barcelona kits in the future, or does Nike remain the perfect fit for the Catalan giants?
VfL Osnabrück 26-27 Special DFB-Pokal Kit Released - Worn Against Bayern Munich
German club VfL Osnabrück have unveiled a special kit for their DFB-Pokal first-round clash against FC Bayern Munich. Manufactured by Capelli Sport, the one-off jersey pays homage to one of the biggest cup upsets in German football history, when Osnabrück defeated Bayern 5-4 at the Olympiastadion in Munich on September 23, 1978.
The Osnabrück 26-27 DFB-Pokal special shirt closely mirrors the clean aesthetic worn during that historic 1978 triumph. Predominantly white, it features a bold retro polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs in Osnabrück's signature purple.
Completing the look, the special edition kit is paired with matching white shorts and socks accented by purple detailing. The kit will be worn exclusively during the home cup tie against Bayern Munich at the Bremer Brücke and is available through the club's official retail channels.
Sergio Camello Scores Against Barcelona in White Adidas Predator 94 Remake Boots
Rayo Vallecano forward Sergio Camello delivered a notable boot spotting during their La Liga clash against FC Barcelona, taking to the pitch in the white Adidas Predator 94 remake boots. The Spanish striker put the heritage silhouette in the spotlight at Spotify Camp Nou, finding the back of the net twice while laced up in the inverted 1994 classic featuring a white base, black Three Stripes, and small, signature red accents.
