Exclusive: Nike to Release All-New "Luna" Football Boots - Tested By Tchouameni On the Same Day as Our First Leak
Apr 21, 2023, by Chris
- New Boot Release: Nike is set to launch a new football boot called the Phantom Luna in July 2023.
- Female Focused Design: The Phantom Luna is Nike's first football boot primarily developed using insights from female players.
- Prototype Testing: Real Madrid player Aurelien Tchouameni was seen training in a whiteout prototype version of the Nike Phantom Luna.
Update: Aurelien Tchouameni, the French footballer playing for Real Madrid, was spotted today during a training session wearing a new prototype football boot from Nike. We can confirm that the boots are the Nike Phantom Luna, which we leaked information about just a few hours after the training session took place.
Tchouameni Trains in Whiteout Nike Phantom Luna Prototype Football Boots
Tchouameni, who frequently uses Nike's Phantom GX range, was seen wearing a whiteout version of the Nike Phantom Luna boots. Not much is visible from the images, but we can see that the outsole does not have an external heel counter and the upper appears similar to the player's favorite Nike Hyperpvenom Phantom 3.
20 April 2023: Exclusive: Nike to Release All-New "Luna" Football Boots
Tchouameni is a highly regarded young midfielder who has been linked with a move to several top European clubs. His choice to wear Nike's new prototype boot is sure to generate excitement among football fans who are always looking for the latest technology and style in football boots.
In around 3 months, Nike are set to launch a new football boot, the Phantom Luna.
Nike Phantom Luna 2023 Football Boots - First Nike Soccer Cleats Primarily Developed With Female Insights
The Nike Phantom Luna is the brand's first football boot primarily developed with insights from female players. Although the boot was developed with female footballers in mind, it will also be worn by male players.
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One reason for Nike to develop a football boot with Women's players in specific mind are injuries. Female athletes have a much higher risk for knee injuries, specifically for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears. Women are four to five times more likely to experience an ACL tear compared to men. Some possible reasons for this include differences in muscle mass and anatomical differences in the knee joint between men and women.
The Phantom Luna is based on the Nike Phantom GX. Like the Phantom GX, it is designed to help players with razor-sharp cuts and pristine ball possession.
There are no leaked pictures of the all-new Nike Phantom Luna football shoes yet.
Nike Phantom Luna - Features
- All-new football boot developed with Women's insights
- Builds on the Nike Phantom GX
- Made for female and male players
- Top model only in the beginning
- Exact tech features not known yet
- Price: around 280 USD
- Release date: July 2023
Nike's Phantom Luna is only launching in top models of the silo. We expect the Nike Phantom Luna soccer cleats to be launched shortly ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup, which kicks off on July 20, 2023.
Do you look forward to the new Phantom Luna football boots from Nike? Let us know in the comments below, and check out the Boot Calendar for all Nike football boot releases and leaks.
Special Virgil van Dijk x Patta Jersey Revealed
Amsterdam streetwear label Patta has teamed up with Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk and Nike to unveil a vibrant, one-off football jersey for the Virgil's Legacy Trophy. The international under-13 tournament, founded by the Liverpool defender in collaboration with his formative club Willem II, brings together 16 elite youth academies from across Europe to compete in Tilburg.
The shirt draws deep inspiration from Van Dijk's Surinamese heritage, taking stylistic cues from traditional pangi cloth, a brightly patterned woven textile central to Maroon and Surinamese culture. The design ingeniously weaves together the primary colors of every participating club, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, PSG, Ajax, and AC Milan, translating their identities into an eye-catching, blurred check motif across the entire shirt.
The reverse lists the complete roster of competing clubs under "The class of '26," complemented by a custom Patta x Nike co-branded jock tag on the lower hem.
The bespoke jersey has been created exclusively for the young players taking part in the tournament as a commemorative keepsake rather than receiving a general retail release.
First 2 Adidas 2027 Boot Packs Leaked
Video game modder BxR Mods has recreated the first two Adidas 2027 football boot collections, providing a clear preview of what the Three Stripes have prepared for early 2027.
The 2027 Base Pack marks an important transition for Adidas, centered around predominantly black uppers accompanied by heritage-inspired accent colors across all three core silos. Most notably, the collection features the next-generation Predator 27 with its classic fold-over tongue, the returning AdiPure line set to succeed the Copa franchise, and the updated F50 Hyperfast. Alongside the traditional black-based editions, the preview also showcases the first main pack of the year, the collection to be worn by Adidas' best players.
Both of these Adidas packs launch in January 2027.
Nike Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - New Image
A new image of the Nike Inter Milan 26-27 third kit has surfaced, confirming the retro-inspired look that pays tribute to the club's iconic 1997-98 third shirt worn during the Ronaldo era.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European Training Shirt + Collection Released
Liverpool and Adidas have officially unveiled their all-new European training collection for the 26-27 season. Promoted under the tagline "Made for Europe", the range will be worn by the squad during training sessions and media obligations ahead of Champions League fixtures.
The Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is built around a crisp white base complemented by vibrant red accents. The iconic Adidas Three Stripes run down the sleeves in red, while the chest displays a monochrome red Liverpool crest enclosed in a shield, alongside matching red Adidas and AXA sponsor branding. Streamlined paneling and high-performance cuts from the latest Adidas Tiro template complete the refined aesthetic.
The range includes authentic short-sleeve training tops, long-sleeve drill tops featuring integrated snood neck collars, and insulated sleeveless puffer vests. The complete Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is available now through the club's official online store and retail outlets.
Hong Kong 2026 Home Kit Released
Nike and the Football Association of Hong Kong, China have quietly revealed the new Hong Kong 2026 home shirt.
The Nike Hong Kong 2026 home jersey combines two shades of red in a subtle half-and-half design, with a centrally aligned chest layout. The circular HKFA crest is positioned right in the center of the chest, accompanied by a white Nike Swoosh directly beneath it.
First Time in 12 Years: Juventus Bring Back Long-Sleeved Kits on Pitch
Making his Juventus debut in the match against AC Milan, Nick Woltemade was the only Juventus player on the pitch wearing long sleeves. Excluding special-edition kits, the German strike became the first Bianconeri player made this choice since Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio back in the 13-14 season.
Remarkably, even Cristiano Ronaldo, a long-sleeve icon, never wore one during his time in Turin.