The Nike Phantom Vision Remastered/Remix

The new Nike Phantom Vision II Hypervenom Remastered football boots are now a reality. There’s been a huge amount of hype surrounding this launch, and that’s because Nike is well aware of the impact Neymar Jr’s football boots have – take his current Nike Mercurial Vapor Speed Freak boots, for example.

To put this into context, the American brand has decided to pay tribute to a boot range that was once a firm favourite, both on and off the pitch. The first Nike Hypervenom boots were launched in 2013, facing the daunting task of replacing the iconic Total 90 range. They introduced a new technology called Nikeskin, which delighted football fans everywhere. Within the evolution of the Hypervenom range, we believe these were the most sought-after, as was their colourway. A highly prized item in the world of football boot reselling.

Technical features: Nike Phantom Vision II Hypervenom Remix

Following the Nike Phantom Vision II Player Inspired edition, we didn’t expect such a fleeting release to appear within this range. A boot with a very distinct philosophy, designed for fast-paced football – a game in which it’s becoming increasingly difficult to evade opponents, and where the battles between forwards, defenders and midfielders are becoming fiercer with every passing season.

As always, let’s start with the upper. For a superb fit, the upper of these Nike football boots is constructed from a symmetrical Flyknit outer layer, complemented by the now-familiar lace-concealing system – Ghost Lace – which provides a uniform striking surface and allows for customisation of the lace fit with a single pull; this is why they’re one of the go-to boots for midfielders. The QUADFIT technology makes a return, of course (the triangle on the inside), as it has become the hallmark of this range. It stands out and looks absolutely ready for striking the ball, with a particular emphasis on durability. This time, this technology is positioned further forward on the boot compared to the second generation.

Moving on to the chassis and support. Everything’s just right – we can see that the heel counter is very similar to the one in the first generation, perfect for withstanding all those sudden movements that are so common in our sport. Rounding off the fit, and as a new feature, we see a new Dynamic Fit Collar, designed to provide a more dynamic and elegant silhouette. The ‘sock’ has been lowered below the medial malleolus to maximise ankle mobility and support, much like the design found in the Nike Mercurial Superfly football boots. In addition, tabs have been added to make it easier to slip the boots on and off.

The new plate stands out for being both ultra-lightweight and responsive, thereby reducing weight and maximising the power generated by our legs. The stud layout combines traditional and modern features: there are 14 studs distributed across the areas of lowest pressure, with three of them positioned around the big toe in a circle to aid turning, and four laminated studs on the heel for greater stability.

A question we’ve already tried to raise publicly via ‘El Vestuario’: Is this really a new generation? Or is it more of a restyling? Let’s not kid ourselves, the answer is obvious, but it’s true that Nike has placed a great deal of emphasis on tweaking what could be improved, particularly the distribution of the QuadFit and the new design of the Dynamic Fit Collar. In the first generation of the Nike Phantom Vision Elite, we saw that the fit and the material were perhaps not quite up to scratch for a top-of-the-range boot. Of course, you’ll find this special edition available on the Fútbol Emotion website.