Did Nike discontinue Hypervenom?
Nike to Release All-New Nike Phantom Venom Football Boot Silo. We can exclusively reveal that Nike will ditch the Hypervenom with a new football boot silo in 2019.
Why was Hypervenom discontinued?
However, Nike chose to discontinue the Nike Hypervenom Phinish from the third silo onwards due to confusion that the mid-cut version was better than the low-cut. The mid-cut version will be called “Hypervenom Phantom DF”. The silo was replaced by the “Phantom Venom” in January 2019.
What replaced Nike Hypervenom?
Nike Phantom VNM
The Nike Phantom VNM replaces the Nike Hypervenom boot.
What does DF mean in cleats?
DF is short for Dynamic Fit Collar and if it shows in the boot’s name, you can be sure it has the sock-like construction, and if it doesn’t, well, it’s without it.
Who wears Phantom venom?
The headlined players of the Nike Phantom VNM are Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane, Edinson Cavani, Gonzalo Higuaín, Marcus Rashford, Mauro Icardi, Riyad Mahrez and Aubameyang. Other players who are lacing up in them are Thiago Alcantara, and some like Milner could also lace up in them.
What happened to the Magista?
Although the Magista received a tonne of backing from Nike, a number of factors led to its discontinuation in 2018. Firstly, the boot simply lagged behind other boots from Nike’s stable in terms of popularity. The biggest draw of the Magista suddenly become less of a ‘feature’.
When did the Hypervenom Phantom 3 come out?
Go for the high-cut Phantom. Destined for glory, the deadliness of the new HyperVenom III will be sure to set a scoring standard on the grasses in Australia. Available on the 2nd of February in-store and online at Australia’s True Football destination.
When was Hypervenom discontinued?
Three versions of the Hypervenom were released, but after dwindling popularity (which included even Neymar himself swapping over to the Mercurials) and failure to recapture the hype of the first iteration, they were discontinued in 2018 as part of Nike’s streamlining operations, and along with the aforementioned …
What does FG AG mean?
Firm Ground
Basically the acronyms stand for Firm Ground (FG), Soft Ground (SG) and Artificial Grass (AG) and describe the construction of your sole/studs. It’s to determine what type of surface you play on.
What does FG stand for in football boots?
Firm Ground (FG) Boots Firm ground football boots are the most popular boot type sold. They are designed to give maximum grip and comfort on natural grass pitches in dry to slightly wet conditions.
Are laceless boots good?
Why Wear a Boot Without Laces? A laceless boot is made to provide a cleaner surface which gives off two primary benefits; one, this cleaner striking surface extends the striking area to the top space of the boot for a better contact with the ball for passing and shooting.
