Nike Phantom Luna 2

Phantom Luna 2

Nike Phantom football boots have been a mainstay of the sporting world for several years and worn by elite players like Ella Toone. In the early 2020s, Nike worked with female athletes to produce a new football boot designed from their perspective. After almost three years, the silhouette was ready, and in 2024, the brand released a stunning follow-up called the Phantom Luna 2.

Built for agility and precision, the Nike Phantom Luna 2 incorporates a series of features that enhance both of these attributes. It has a groundbreaking Cyclone 360 soleplate with a unique stud arrangement that provides incredible traction while also allowing quick release from the ground, thus preventing the foot from getting stuck. This ensures that players can move with confidence as the risk of injury from twisting at the knee is greatly reduced.

Just as this innovative soleplate delivers precision of movement, the upper of the Phantom Luna 2 brings a precise touch and excellent control, firstly through the Gripknit material it is made of. This durable weave is infused with a tacky substance, and its textured surface is covered in a series of swooping ridges that emanate out in circles across the entire front half of the shoe. Meanwhile, the offset laces have been repositioned to present a larger surface area for making contact with the ball, and more subtle ribs work their way up the collar for even more control in that area. All of this combined means that the upper is fully optimised for receiving, dribbling and striking the ball with the utmost skill and speed in any weather conditions.

As well as having these precision-focused features, the design of the Nike Phantom Luna 2 provides an incredible fit with exceptional lockdown and high levels of comfort. The position of the laces accommodates a broad range of foot types, particularly in the arch, as it allows the fit around the midfoot to be adjusted specifically to the shape of the wearer’s feet. The high-cut Flyknit collar works in tandem with the asymmetrical heel to mould closely around the ankle, holding the foot securely in place without adding pressure to the Achilles.

Along with this high-tech construction, the Phantom Luna 2 has a dynamic style forged by the textured design of the upper and the minimal branding used across it, which includes a collection of swooshes in various locations. Combined with the striking colourways that have been released, such as the distinctive Electric Pack which was designed specially for the 2024 Olympics, this makes it an excellent choice for both performance and style.

The Nike Phantom Luna 2 is an elite football boot featuring some of the brand’s most advanced technologies. Designed with attacking players in mind, it offers an exceptional blend of control, agility, speed and precision.