Following the silo's reveal last week, let's take a look at all the different tiers of Phantom Venoms that will be available, from the much-seen Elite to the rather basic 'Club'.
Phantom Venom Elite - $250
- Nike Flyknit constructed upper integrates areas of high breathability stretch and support. The one piece tongue-less design virtually eliminates seams for comfort.
- Flywire cables link directly into the laces to wrap your midfoot. They move within the upper for a dynamic fit that adapts to your foot.
- Asymmetrical lacing system expands the striking area. The Flyknit constructed upper covers the lower half of the laces to create a clean surface.
- Injected blades on the instep help create spin on the ball for precise powerful strikes.
- Honeycomb micro-texture is moulded into the toe and vamp for advanced ball control.
- Nike All Conditions Control (ACC) technology provides consistent ball control in wet and dry conditions.
- Contoured sockliner wraps and cushions your foot while the textured NikeGrip top cloth helps hold your foot in place eliminating slippage within the boot.
- HyperReactive plate flexes in key areas for consistent contact with the field and multidirectional traction on firm-ground pitches.
- Rounded diamond studs in the forefoot provide rotational traction while chevron studs in the midfoot and heel ensure quick lateral cuts and stability.
Phantom Venom Pro - $120
- Soft synthetic upper with NikeSkin overlay conforms to your foot.
- Flywire cables link directly into the laces to wrap your midfoot. They move within the upper for a dynamic fit that adapts to your foot.
- Moulded blades on the instep help create spin on the ball for precise powerful strikes.
- Honeycomb micro-texture is moulded into the toe and vamp for advanced ball control.
- Asymmetrical lacing system expands the striking area. Stretchy mesh covers the lower half of the laces to create a clean surface.
- Stretchy mesh tongue conforms to your foot. It is completely anchored to the boot for a consistent fit all match long.
- Contoured sockliner wraps and cushions your foot.
- HyperReactive plate flexes in key areas for consistent contact with the field and multidirectional traction on firm-ground pitches.
- Rounded diamond studs in the forefoot provide rotational traction while chevron studs in the midfoot and heel ensure quick lateral cuts and stability.
Phantom Venom Academy - $80
- Mesh upper with NikeSkin technology overlay conforms to your foot.
- Screen printed ridges on the instep help create spin on the ball for precise powerful strikes.
- Honeycomb micro-texture is built into the toe and vamp for advanced ball control.
- Asymmetrical lacing system expands the striking area. Stretchy mesh covers the lower half of the laces for a clean striking surface.
- Contoured sockliner wraps and cushions your foot.
- Artificial-ground plate provides traction on natural grass pitches.
- Rounded diamond studs in the forefoot provide rotational traction while chevron studs in the midfoot and heel ensure quick lateral cuts and stability.
Phantom Venom Club - $60
- Soft synthetic upper conforms to your foot
- Stretchy neoprene tongue is anchored for a consistent fit.
- Allover micro-texture enables advanced ball control.
- Asymmetrical lacing system expands the striking area.
- Contoured sockliner wraps and cushions your foot.
- Plate provides traction on firm-ground pitches.
Nike Phantom Venom Comparison Overview
| Name | Phantom VNM Elite | Phantom VNM Pro | Phantom VNM Academy | Phantom VNM Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price ($) | 250 | 120 | 80 | 60 |
| Control elements | Injected blades | Moulded blades | Screen printed ridges | Screen printed ridges |
| Asymmetrical lacing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flyknit | ✓ | X | X | X |
| ACC | ✓ | X | X | X |
| NikeSkin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| HyperReactive plate | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| VNM stud config | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ground types | FG
SG | FG
IN TF | FG
IN TF | FG |
Having taking in all this info, which tier of the Nike Phantom Venom do you think offers the best value for its money? Drop us a line below.