The next-generation Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Soccer Boots introduce the Dynamic Fit collar to the Hypervenom, while the totally new Nike Hypervenom Phinish II Soccer Cleats are the cutting-edge low-cut version of the next-gen Nike Hypervenom. But what are the differences between the Nike Hypervenom Phantom vs Nike Hypervenom Phinish that justify the significant price difference?
The totally new Nike Hypervenom 2 Soccer Cleats will be available from May 27, while the next-generation Nike Hypervenom Phantom and Phinish Boots were already debuted last weekend. The Nike Hypervenom Phinish Boot is the actual successor of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom 1.
Nike Hypervenom Phantom II vs Hypervenom Phinish II
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The new Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Boots and the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Cleats offer almost the same technologies, even though both boots feature a different look at first glance because of the iconic Dynamic Fit collar.
Upper
The Nike Hypervenom Phantom II and Hypervenom Phinish feature the identical upper.
While the Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Cleats feature a striking Dynamic Fit collar, the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Cleats offer a traditional low-cut ankle design with tongue-less boot design. Made for a glove-like fit, the Dynamic Fit collar offers a revolutionary design, even though various players such as Wayne Rooney, Pedro and Harry Kane opt for the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Football Boots.
Apart from the Dynamic Fit collar, the upper of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom and Hypervenom Phinish Boot is identical. The micro-textured Nikeskin upper of the Nike Hypervenom 2 Cleats features ACC (All Conditions Control) technology for better ball control in any condition, while the brand-new Flywire strings in the upper are made for more stability in the the midfoot area.
Sole Plate
The Nike Hypervenom Phantom II outsole features a striking design.
The Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Boot and Nike Hypervenom Phinish Boot feature the same sole plate with conical studs for rotational agility. However, the Nike Hypervenom Phantom II outsole boasts a striking graphic pattern to make a statement on the pitch, while the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Cleats feature a solid orange sole plate.
Overview
| Version | Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2
| Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2
Dynamic Fit collar for a glove-like fit and iconic look
| Textured upper with NikeSkin and ACC
Tongue-less design for a sock-like fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Fit | ✓ | X
| |
| ACC | ✓ | ✓ | |
| NikeSkin | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Flywire | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Outsole | Agility traction pattern and split toe
Stunning graphic pattern | Agility traction pattern and split toe
Solid orange sole plate | |
| Players
| Welbeck, Lewandowski, Isco | Rooney, Kane, Bellarabi | |
| Types | FG (Firm Ground)
AG (Artificial Ground) SG (Soft Ground) TF / IN (Nike HypervenomX Proximo) | FG (Firm Ground)
AG (Artificial Ground) SG (Soft Ground) TF / IN (Nike HypervenomX Finale) | |
| Weight | 209 gram (7.4 oz) | 198 gram (7.0 oz) | |
| Price | 275 USD
280 Euro 230 GBP | 200 USD
200 Euro 160 GBP |
Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 vs Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2 - Overall
Nike will also offer a lower-priced Nike Hypervenom 2 Boot with a Dynamic Fit collar, the new Nike Hypervenom Phatal II. Check out also our comparison of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom 1 vs Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2.
The Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 Boot retails at a price of 275 USD, which makes them 75 USD more expensive than the Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2 Soccer Cleats. So if you don't need the iconic look of the Dynamic Fit collar and prefer a traditional low-cut design, we would recommend the Nike Hypervenom Phinish Football Boots. Worn by players such as Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane, you likely won't regret your decision.
Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 or Nike Hypervenom Phinish 2? What's your choice?