Compare Nike Hypervenom 2 - Nike Hypervenom Phantom II vs Phinish vs Phatal II DF vs Phelon II vs Phade II

Jun 4, 2015

by Pat

Released two weeks ago, the all-new Nike Hypervenom II Boots are still making the headlines, as Neymar is ready to give the new Nike Hypervenom Phantom 2 a run-out in the UEFA Champions League final this Saturday.

We are almost ready to move on, but first we want to give you the most in-depth comparison possible of all six versions that are available of the second generation of the Nike Hypervenom.

Nike Hypervenom Phantom II

With the Nike Hypervenom II, Nike introduces the Dynamic Fit collar, known from the Mercurial Superfly and Magista Obra boots, to the Hypervenom, bringing with it improved fit as well as the iconic look of the higher collar.

Additionally, the Nike Hypervenom Phantom II, available for 275 USD (275 Euro, 230 GBP), got a new textured NikeSkin upper with added Flywire strings in the midfoot part of the boot for increased stability and lockdown.

Nike Hypervenom Phinish

A new entry in the Nike Hypervenom family, the new Nike Hypervenom Phinish Boot is maybe the rightful heir to the first-generation Nike Hypervenom Cleats. The Nike Hypervenom Phinish comes with a traditional sockliner, as well as a textured NikeSkin upper with ACC and Flywire technologies for improved control under all conditions and a better lockdown of the feet.

The soleplate of the Hypervenom Phinish is identical to that of the first-generation Hypervenom in terms of construction and stud alignment, making it a safe choice for fans of the first generation.

Nike Hypervenom Phatal II

Available for 130 USD (110 Euro, 110 GBP), the Nike Hypervenom Phatal II is the first alternative to the Hypervenom Phinish. The Hypervenom Phatal II Boots come without NikeSkin or ACC, but still include Flywire strings in the midfoot area. A thicker upper material, called Mirage, is used for the Nike Hypervenom Phatal II Football Boots.

Nike Hypervenom Phatal II DF

Nike also revealed the all-new Nike Hypervenom Phatal II DF (Dynamic Fit) Boots, the first-ever Nike boots to include a Dynamic Fit collar for less than 200 USD. Other than the higher collar, the Nike Hypervenom Phatal II DF Cleat is technologically identical to the regular Nike Hypervenom Phatal II.

Nike Hypervenom Phelon II

The Nike Hypervenom Phelon II Boot retails at 75 USD (70 Euro, 60 GBP) and, while including the split-toe agility soleplate of the more high-end Nike Hypervenom Cleats, it does feature the thicker Trophy synthetic upper and does not include Flywire tech.

Nike Hypervenom Phade II

Retailing at just 55 USD (55 Euro, 45 GBP), the Nike Hypervenom Phade II Boot is the cheapest model of the Nike Hypervenom 2 Cleat line. The Hypervenom Phade II Boots come without most of the features of the editions leaning towards the higher end of the scale and is the only Nike Hypervenom 2 version that comes without the iconic split-toe sole plate.

Nike Hypervenom II - Full Overview

Version	Phantom II	Phinish	Phatal II DF	Phatal II	Phelon II	Phade II

Upper	Textured upper with Dynamic Fit collar	Textured upper	Mirage synthetic upper with Dynamic Fit collar	Mirage synthetic upper	Trophy synthetic upper	Trophy synthetic upper
ACC	✓	✓	X	X	X	X
Flywire	✓	✓	✓	✓	X	X
NikeSkin	✓	✓	X	X	X	X
Outsole	Split-toe nylon / pebax plate	Split-toe nylon / pebax plate	Split-toe nylon / pebax plate	Split-toe nylon / pebax plate	Split-toe TPU plate	Standard TPU plate
Types	FG AG SG TF / IN (Nike HypervenomX Proximo)	FG AG SG TF / IN (Nike HypervenomX Finale)	FG AG SG	FG AG SG TF / IN	FG AG SG TF / IN	FG AG SG TF / IN
Weight	209g (7.4 oz)	198g (7.0 oz)	215g (7.6 oz)	215g (7.6 oz)	221g (7.8 oz)	221g (7.8 oz)
Price	275 USD 275 Euro 230 GBP	200 USD 200 Euro 160 GPD	170 USD 170 Euro 130 GBP	130 USD 120 Euro 100 GBP	75 USD 70 Euro 60 GBP	55 USD 55 Euro 45 GBP

Which version of the Nike Hypervenom II is the best value for the money? Are there two many choices? What do you think - let us know in the comments below.