2 Nike Phantom GT 'Elite' Launch Editions Released
Aug 3, 2020, by Pat
- Nike Phantom GT Launch: Two new Nike Phantom GT 'Elite' soccer cleats were released, one in white ('Gear Up' pack) and one in black ('United' pack).
- Design & Technology: The Phantom GT is designed with data-driven texture on the Flyknit upper, a new Hyperquick sole plate, and ACC finish for optimal feel and control.
- FlyEase Option: The Phantom GT is also available in a FlyEase version, featuring a fold-down heel and strap closure, for easier access.
After they appeared in PES 2021's trailer and screenshots, the two debut editions of the all-new Nike Phantom GT boots have been launched this morning.
The first one is white and forms part of the 'Gear Up' pack, Nike's first collection of the new season. The second one is part of the collection that was supposed to be used at the Olympics and which was originally called 'United' pack. Both of these names likely will change before launch.
Nike Phantom GT Soccer Cleats
Football boot design is unique. While all athletic shoes are designed to engage with the foot, football boots are also designed to engage directly with the object of play. For this reason, scientists in the Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL) have spent countless hours analyzing the various angles and intensities with which the ball comes onto and off of a boot when playing football.
The Phantom GT is designed for players who move the ball with a high degree of dexterity between and around opponents.
By studying at a micro level how the ball connects with the boot, pressure maps and data points were formed to guide parameters for generative design. Another integral consideration are vector forces. Both of these areas of study support the goal of creating a new, useful, innovative texture for a boot.
The design of the Phantom GT (Generative Texture) used these digital data sets to create a boot built to help perfect feel on the ball and unleash a player’s creative skills. During two years of development, hundreds of different configurations were evaluated before the design team landed on the optimal patterns and varying heights and angles of the texture. Designers learned how much texture is too much, so as not to make the boot excessively grippy. And by molding the texture right into the Nike Flyknit upper (as opposed to affixing texture atop it), the boot retains a soft, pliable, premium feel without risk of texture detachment.
This means every element of the Phantom GT upper is strategically beneficial for the player, backed by data-driven science and testimonials from the pros. The boot encapsulates the optimum balance of feel and grip, and is properly scaled to every size offering and coated with ACC (All Conditions Control).
The sole plate and traction of the Nike Phantom GT boot is also entirely new
In addition to its revolutionary upper, the sole plate and traction of this boot is entirely new, enabling sharp cuts and underfoot control. The new Nike Hyperquick System features a generative chassis with agility studs. It is built to be more rigid in the heel for planting, while the forefoot is designed for swift change of direction. Conical studs have been split for quick cuts, complemented by wide rotated chevrons. Together, they combine for the best FEA (Finite Element Analysis) traction pattern Nike has ever produced for medial and lateral movements.
The touch, the feel of the boot is the best I have worn in my career
Kevin De Bruyne “The Phantom GT is fantastic — it’s pretty much exactly what I need to help me play the way I do. The touch, the feel of the boot is the best I have worn in my career and I can’t wait to launch them. Nike has pretty much made my perfect boot.”
Kai Havertz “I felt a difference in the new Phantom boot as soon as I put it on. The fit and feel is incredible and not like any boot I have worn before.”
The underfoot design cues are striking. There is an open arch on the medial side, increasing the “boot to ball” control area. Anatomically tuned ribs on the lateral side, slightly reminiscent of Nike Free, have been engineered for optimal underfoot support. The coloring, gradient and graphic possibilities are endless and will be explored in future colorways.
Nike Phantom GT Elite FG - Official Features
The Nike Phantom GT Elite FG is a data-driven design engineered for precise attacks. Grippy texture across the Flyknit top and specialised traction on the bottom let you take control of the game.
Data-Driven Touch:
Informed by athlete testing, grippy texture is thicker and denser at the instep and toe to give you better touch for passing, dribbling and shooting
Feel the Ball:
Flyknit construction wraps your foot in stretchy yarns for a supportive, sock-like fit. All Conditions Control (ACC) finish means reliable touch in wet and dry conditions
Lightweight Agility:
Hyperquick system combines a tuned chassis with an open-arch plate for lightweight stability. An updated stud configuration creates dynamic traction for quick changes of direction.
More Benefits:
Off-centre lacing creates a clean strike zone, available as high-cut and low-cut version
Nike Phantom GT 'Gear Up' - White / Pink Blast / Black
This picture shows the new Nike Phantom GT Elite football boots in 'White / Pink Blast / Black'.
The 'White / Pink Blast / Black' Nike Phantom GT boots are white with black accents and pink logos. The upper structure is highlighted with black detailing to create a bold and futuristic look.
Nike Phantom GT 'Gear Up' - Features
- Flyknit upper
- Low-profile Dynamic Fit collar
- T90-esque off-center lacing
- All-new sole plate
- Price: 250 Euro
- Colorway: White / Pink Blast / Black
Nike Phantom GT 'United' - Black / Pink
Check out the new Nike Phantom GT Pro football boots from the 'United' pack below.
The other Nike Phantom GT soccer boots combine a black base with grey logos and pink accents.
Nike Phantom GT 'United' - Features
- Flyknit upper
- Low-profile Dynamic Fit collar
- T90-esque off-center lacing
- All-new sole plate
- Price: 250 Euro
- Colorway: Black / Pink
Both colorways are shown in the low-cut version in Nike's launch pictures, while a high-cut is available as well, featuring a Dynamic Fit collar.
For more details about the tech of the new boots and the special Tech Craft leather edition, check out our previous articles:
Nike Phantom GT FlyEase Football Boots Version
For the first time ever for Nike Football, the Phantom GT is available in a FlyEase option.
Consistent with Nike’s universal design principles, the Phantom GT Academy FlyEase features a fold-down heel for easy entry and a wrap-around strap closure in lieu of laces.
Carson Pickett, defender for the Orlando Pride, remarks about the FlyEase boots and the system, “Honestly, my first reaction when I saw the Phantom GT FlyEase was relief. I thought about my younger self and what it would have meant for me if something like this existed when I was growing up. I feel like this boot represents me and anybody else who is unique. FlyEase is very easy for anybody to put on quickly, which I love.”
The Nike Phantom GT is available August 3 on nike.com. The Nike GT Academy FlyEase releases in September.
What do you think of the Nike Phantom GT football boots? Comment below, and check out the Boot Calendar for more.
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The New Balance Bourges FC 2026-27 home shirt features classic red and white vertical stripes, with subtle diagonal light-grey geometric textures incorporated into the white panels. Solid red detailing covers the shoulders, sleeves and upper chest, while Air Senegal appears above the central city symbol and Groupe Alpha I.S.I completes the main front sponsorship.
What do you think of the new Bourges FC 2026-27 home kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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The Nova Beerschot 2026-27 away shirt features a predominantly white base with deep purple detailing on the collar, sleeve cuffs and sponsor branding. A subtle geometric pattern across the fabric takes inspiration from the historic mosaic floor of the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen (KMSKA), while purple shorts and white socks complete the look.
A stealth black goalkeeper kit is also part of the new away collection.
What do you think of the new Beerschot 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Viborg FF 26-27 Away Kit Released
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New Balance 26-27 'Blackout' Boot Pack Released
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Images shared online show the golden lion emblem and shield cracking and peeling away from the fabric after only a month of use, despite fans following strict hand-washing routines. The issue appears to be widespread, with staff at the club's official Loja Verde store reportedly acknowledging multiple complaints and advising customers to avoid machine washing.
Fortunately, Sporting CP's retail staff have been handling the situation proactively by exchanging defective jerseys on the spot and reapplying custom name and number printing at no extra cost. It remains to be seen whether any adjustments will be made to the badge application for remaining or future production runs.
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The Adidas Al-Arabi 26-27 home shirt features a vibrant red base dominated by a bold 3D geometric cube pattern across the front. White sleeves with red Three Stripes provide a strong contrast, complemented by a solid red crew neck collar. White monochrome logos, including the Doha Bank sponsor and the club crest, complete the look alongside matching red shorts and socks.
For the away strip, Adidas delivers a refined off-white shirt highlighted by deep maroon raglan sleeves, collar, and side panels. Gold Three Stripes run down the shoulders, while the chest logos and sponsor branding are rendered in clean maroon. The full kit is finished off with white shorts and socks.