Brand new: Phantom Gt Scorpion

There are just two days left until the end of the month, and Nike wanted to round it off in style. And that’s exactly what they’ve done. The brand has just unveiled the new Phantom GT, although they won’t be available to buy until the 2nd of November. Nike has sought to bridge the past and the present, and today we’ll explain why.

As you know, the Phantom GT is Nike’s latest model – a pair of football boots that have only been on the market for a short while, but which we’ve already seen in several colourways: in white, in black, and also as part of the Tech Craft Pack, made from leather. This time, however, Nike has sought to link the present with its history. The more observant among you will have quickly spotted a small detail: the scorpion on the outside of the boot.

This is a reference to one of Nike’s most iconic adverts, which featured a secret football tournament played inside a cage – a competition with a distinctly underground vibe. At the start of the advert, a group of players appeared wearing hoods to keep the secret, alongside a football placed next to a scorpion. That is the inspiration behind this new Phantom, and that is precisely what the American brand wanted its most loyal fans to relive.

In terms of technology, there are no changes. We still have the same boot as always: an upper made from Flyknit, which is very light and flexible; ACC (All Conditions Control) technology, which guarantees maximum grip in both dry and wet conditions; and finally, a sole inspired by the original Total 90, with a stud configuration that offers excellent traction on the pitch.